We meet on Friday evening at 7 pm,
- to get to know each other
- for a multi-media presentation where we learn about dolphins
- some amazing facts about their anatomy and biology
- some history of human-dolphin contact
- how we come to be swimming with these particular dolphins
- and most importantly, we learn "dolphin-swim etiquette", or
"how to be polite when visiting dolphins in their home.
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The Two one-hour Swims
- Both swims are for one hour.
- We swim on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7am.
- A trainer will facilitate two "Pat and Play" sessions, enabling you to touch, caress and even hug a dolphin.
- We see the dolphins first thing, when they are well rested and curious to see who has come to visit and play with them.
- Our time in the water with the dolphins is different from a regular "dolphin swim".
- We do not ask the dolphins to do any pushes, pulls or any tricks.
- We simply float, dive and play in the water with them.
- They
are free to hang out with us of their own will. We find them to be very
curious about us and want to see what we can do and how we will play
with them.
- After our swims we have breakfast at the
"Creekside Cafe" at the PPP, then (Saturday only) stay and watch the
"Marine Magic Show" - seals, sea lions and dolphins taking part in an
educational display.
- We meet in the afternoons for
further discussion, questions and answers, and to look at the hundreds
of photos you will take home on a CD.
- We end our program by 2 pm on Sunday to allow time for anyone who has to travel.
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WHAT TO BRING
- swimming apparel
- towels
- a hat
- fins
- wetsuit -especially in the cooler months for warmth and for added buoyancy
- optional: weight belt if you have one
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MASKS AND SNORKELS
- Masks and snorkels are provided.
- Small swim goggles are not permitted.
- It is not essential to use a mask and snorkel or fins although we do recommend their use as so much is happening under water.
- You
will need to be comfortable using a mask and snorkel before getting
into the water with the dolphins.
- If
you need them, wetsuits and fins can be rented from the Jetty Dive
Centre at 398 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour phone: (02) 6651 1611
They are about 2 minutes drive from the Pet Porpoise Pool.
Let them know you are with us (Dolphin EDventures). You will need to arrange your hire before 5pm on Friday when the Jetty Dive Shop closes.
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