PROTECT PROMOTE PRESERVE
16th & 17th November
ALLIMAN SHIELD
PROGRESSIVE TOP 10
- DERRICK CRUZ
- SCOTT WILLIAMS
- GUNTHER PFRENGLE
- BEN FAVORITO
- PHILIP SHEPPARD
- CHRISTIAN LOVETT
- JUSTIN DELANEY
- ADAM KEOGH
- TROY NAYLOR
- DERRYN ALLSOP
A BRIEF LOOK AT AUSTRALIAN SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING PERIODICALS
Inscriptions from the Depths of Time In February of 1951 the Underwater Spear Fishermen’s Association (USFA) produced its first magazine, “Spearfishing News”. With USFA secretary Jim Ferguson as editor this publication consisted initially of 6 typewritten pages....
SPEARFISHING AND THE USFA – NSW’S PIONEERING YEARS
Indigenous Australians were skilled at spearing fish from above the water surface and ventured underwater while breathing through hollow reeds to capture water birds and turtles, but it was not until 1917 that spearfishing as we know it was introduced to Sydney by...
VALE GEORGE DAVIES BEM PIONEER SPEARFISHER
Athol Bryan ( George) Davies was born on the 17 th May 1923 and left us on 5 th June 2019 at the age of 96. George could rightly be described as the father of Spearfishing in Australia. George’s interest in spearfishing began when the July 1939 issue of “Popular...
The Central Coast Sealions is a spearfishing and freediving club based on the Central Coast of NSW. Our members have one thing in common. They are all passionate about the ocean and respect its beauty and diversity. Our members participate in a large number of ocean based activities from SCUBA diving and snorkelling to underwater hockey and marine photography. Members also follow the philosophy of only taking what you need and keeping to the USFA Safe, Selective , Sustainable Seafood principles.
The Sealions are a very sociable club and participate is a large range of fun and social activities. Whether you are new to Spearfishing or snorkelling we would be happy to show you how to dive and spearfish safely.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
When you purchase this membership option you receive 12 months insurance and membership with the USFA. Junior memberships must be completed by a parent or guardian.
Includes a $5.00 administration fee.
You must be under 18 on the 1.1.(current year)
$50
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP
When you purchase this membership option you receive 12 months insurance and membership with the USFA.
Includes a $5.00 administration fee.
You must be over 18 on the 1.1.(current year)
$99
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP
5 YEAR
When you purchase this membership option you receive 5 years insurance and membership with the USFA.
Includes a $5.00 administration fee.
You must be under 18 on the 1.1.(current year)
$495
JOIN THE TRIBE!
NEED MORE INFORMATIONUSFA LIFE MEMBERS
Dick Charles
LIFE MEMBER
Founder of the USFA. He was the first person to be awarded life membership.
George Davies
LIFE MEMBER
George Davies was awarded life membership of the USFA in 1967
Merv Sheehan
LIFE MEMBER
Was awarded life membership in the early 1970's
Slim Ward
LIFE MEMBER
John Thompson
LIFE MEMBER
Life Member Since 30/06/1965