Bay Dive, 26 Dunn Bay Rd Dunsborough W.A. 6281, Phone: +61 8 9756 8577, Mobile: 0415 775 325, Fax: +61 8 9756 7466, Email: baydive@westnet.com.au , Website:  www.baydive.com

SURFING
Have a look at these weather links. You'll find them useful before you go surfing, diving or boating.

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/national/charts/synoptic.shtml

Your Link to Swell & Weather:
www.oceanweather.com/data/
www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/

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What To Do & See

Please visit our "Events" page for activities occurring during the next 2-3 months

Rod's 4WD Tagalong Tours

Discover the magnificent South Western Corner of Western Australia driving your trusted own vehicle accompanied by a local and experienced four wheel drive enthusiast and competent guide. Follow your expert guide, Rod, in your own four wheel drive vehicle to beaches, forests and bush hideaways. Throughout the south west of Western Australia there are many wonderful places to visit and sites to see. But many of these are inaccessible to the family sedan. If you own a four wheel drive vehicle but are unsure of where to find these places or lack a bit of confidence in getting there, then Rod’s 4WD Tagalong Tours can help.

With many years experience in four-wheel driving, Rod offers non threatening, non aggressive type day tours to people who are interested more in off road scenery than bush bashing. You will be shown tips and techniques in aspects of four wheel driving, track care and environmental protection. You could play beach cricket with the kids somewhere or picnic in a secluded spot on the Blackwood River.

Tagalong Tours caters for only small groups of six vehicles so call now to book your spot for the next trip. 0417 929 750 or email blackwoodtanks@bigpond.com

WINO'S - DINNER WITH TELMO RODRIGUEZ -Thursday 21st April

Telmo Rodriguez is a leading figure of the modern Spanish wine scene - equivalent to the Barossa growers who resisted the vine-pull scheme in the 80s, and which lead directly to the international renaissance of old-vine Barossa shiraz. Similarly, Telmo stood in the breach during a time in Spain when modernising basically meant ripping out old-vine indigenous varieties (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell ...), and planting international varieties. Thankfully, Telmo stood up and proclaimed long and loud the shortcomings of this response; and demonstrated his point by snapping up some really great old, dry-grown bushvine plots of Tempranillo and other varieties. Since the mid-90s, these have resulted in a succession of outstanding modern wines realised from the best possible plantings of indigenous grape varieties. We're delighted to announce Telmo's forthcoming inaugural visit to Australia, accompanied by his importer, Scott Wasley of The Spanish Acquisition.

He is visiting Margaret River soon, and this is your invitation to meet and chat with Telmo while tasting Telmo's current vintages casually in the bar, and to then enjoy the top end and some back vintages over dinner at WINOS.

Tasting and nibbles in the bar, 5.30-7 (free of charge). Dinner, $75 per head from 7pm. (note: dinner places strictly limited) RSVP essential please to Mike Gadd at Winos, 9758 7155

Cape Lodge - Epicurean Master Class weekend

In celebration of being ranked “Number 4 in the World for Food” in Conde Nast Traveller UK’s “Best 100 Hotels of the World Gold List 2005”, Cape Lodge is hosting a Epicurean Master Class weekend. Planned for May 21 and 22, the weekend will bring together local wine makers, food producers and enthusiasts to share and enjoy epicurean workshops combined with some very special food and wine experiences showcasing fresh local ingredients, premium wines and some of the best Western Australian produce. The program includes a cooking classes, a farm house cheese and wine partnering

Master Class with Nick Bath of The Blue Cow Cheese Company and Cliff Royle from Voyager Estate. There is also a Olive Oil Class presented by Olio Bello, a Produce Picnic in the beautiful Cape Lodge grounds as well a Sunday Gourmet Brunch featuring Huon Tasmanian Salmon, Sip Organic Teas and a range of single origin coffees from  Yahava Koffee Coffee Works. The weekend’s highlight will be a five course Double Act Wine Dinner prepared by award winning Cape Lodge Head Chef Tony Howell and Guest Chef David Rayner from Noosa’s hottest new restaurant River House. David and Tony share a passion for menus created from the freshest of quality seasonal ingredients and local organic produce. Each dish will be matched with wines from the cellars of Vasse Felix and Cape Mentelle and will be presented by winemakers Clive Otto and John Durham.

Prices: 2 x Master Class & Picnic $145.00pp   Double Act Dinner $145.00pp For bookings please contact  9755 6311, Caves Road, Yallingup

Rivers of Silk - Discover the Pleasure of Silk Therapy

Indulge your creative senses and treat yourself to a whole day of creative exploration accompanied by a gourmet lunch.

For the Autumn months 'Rivers of Silk' has a special Saturday package which includes 6 hours of escape and lunch for just $150. All materials are provided, with endless tea and coffee, specialised instruction and guidance to create and play. Small groups only. Workshops are held at the Rivers of Silk Studio, 33 Turnbridge Street, Margaret River starting at 10am until 4pm. Bookings to Michelle on 0417 172 640; www.riversofsilk.com.au or riversofsilk@netserv.net.au

Wardan Aboriginal Centre

The Wardan Aboriginal Centre is 6km south of Yallingup set in 40 acres of beautiful bushland. Turn into Wyadup Rd, just south of the Wildwood Winery and follow the signs. Entry is $12 adults and $6 children, includes 1 free tour: Either "bush Story Trail; Stone Toolmaking Demo; or Boomerang and Spearthrowing. The Wardan centre also has the finest collection of Southwest aboriginal paintings available for slae. the centre is alive with the vibrant colours of indigenous art and visual stories. open daily 10am-4pm. For more information, please contact 97566566

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Featured Winery:

CARBUNUP CREST WINES

 AWARDS -Well a string of awards for 2004 with silver trophy at The Sheraton Wine Awards, two medals at The Perth Royal, three at The Mt Barker State Wine Show,  two medals at The Stanthorpe Small Winemakers Show and four medals at  The Margaret River Wine Show

WINE NEWS - James Halliday has released the 2005 wine companion which features Carbunup Crest as a four star winery with our wines  scoring very highly. 2001 Cabernet Merlot 90pts, 2002 Shiraz  93pts, 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon 86pts, 2002 Merlot Cabernet  86pts,  2003 Chardonnay 85pts and 2003 Classic White 84pts.

The Wine Society has accepted all of our wines for inclusion into The Wine Society Wine Club.

"Winestate" has given our wine three to five star rating with the 2003 Merlot listed in the TOP 40 BEST BUYS. Sorry unfortunately it is now sold out.

Qantas has accepted our 2003 Shiraz and 2003 Merlot onto Business and First Class Domestic and First Class flights. To be served from April 2005.

VINTAGE NEWS -The 2005 vintage is set to be a very  successful with the  Margaret River Region achieving a long even ripening season with only one elevated temperature spike in early to mid March over a period of two days. The reds and whites reaching optimum berry ripeness which will be reflected in the flavour and colour of our vibrant, vivacious full bodied reds.

For more information, please visit www.carbunupcrestwines.com.au           

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Where To Eat:

Driftwood Estate