ASF cave divers, in small groups, have been active within their
respective ASF Caving Clubs since 1952. In 1957 the ASF appointed Sydney
Speleological Society (SSS) president and diver Ben Nurse to oversee
its cave diving projects.
The ASF Cave Diving Group formed in 2000 to facilitate
the exchange of information between these cave diving groups and is the
representative body for ASF cave divers in Australia. The main activities are
exploration and supporting the many areas of cave related sciences. The ASF-CDG
does not train divers. Cave qualified divers submit a membership request to the
Commissioner. If successful they are assessed in various cave diving
environments by experienced members. Overseas divers are welcome and can
participate in expeditions as visitors.
The relevant codes, membership information and links to
other organisations can be
obtained from the DOWNLOADS section.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the
Commissioner.
ROD OBRIEN
ASF Cave Diving Commissioner
asf.caves.diving@gmail.com
Latest News
4th Jul 2023:
The 32nd ASF Conference at Ceduna was finally held in April this year.
Some historical cave diving equipment and posters were on display in the
ASF Library/Museum display.
Tasmanian cave diving has been going full on with some record breaking
dives.
Underwater Drones are being used with mixed results. Still need a diver
to rescue them when they get stuck or entangled in the dive line.
Four new photos in the Gallery showing ASF Conference display and
Underwater Drones in action.
27th Feb 2022:
The last couple of years has been chaotic for cave diving in Australia.
Fire emergencies, floods and border closures due to COVID have all but
halted most cave diving exploration projects, not only in Australia but
on overseas projects as well. There have been two attempts at running
the ASF Bi-Annual Conference at Ceduna, South Australia but both dates
including post conference cave diving Nullarbor trips have been
postponed. It has been rescheduled for April 2023.
14th Dec 2020:
Two new photos in NSW Gallery, Three new Trip Reports
added, Vaughan-Taylor and OBrien in NSW, Eberhard in Tasmania.
27th September 2020
The ASF CDG website is now up and running - welcome!
Title photo is of John Dalla-Zuanna in Kija Blue
Sinkhole, Western Australia, photo by Richard Harris.
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