This month in the scuba bulletin:
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Education news
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BSAC
announces Dive Leader and Advanced Diver lectures at The Big Scuba
Show in Olympia, Kensington,
February 2011 |
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New offers from the last minute board
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Dive
the Riviera Maya on board a purpose-built deluxe diving yacht.
Embark on a Borneo liveaboard and explore the exciting
Malaysian reefs
Discover the most amazing dive sites of Cozumel on a
liveboard |
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| Season's
greetings |
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We all
from GoodDive wish you a very succesful and prosperous
year 2011.
We thank you for staying faithful to GoodDive over
the past years. Happy New Year!! |
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| Dive
show news
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| The Paris International Dive Show (Salon International de la Plongée Sous-Marine)
will take place from January 14th to January 17th 2011.
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Exhibition Park – Porte de Versailles
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, the International
Dive Show is an event not to be missed!
The Paris International Dive Show is the answer for all divers
who are always looking for some information, and a good but
complete supply.
The Show remains, before all, the best known way to apprehend in
one same place everything from the new in-ways, the products, or
even services, to the fancy goods of the diving world.
It reunifies all the actors of this world, and actually
perfectly fits the present market.
Does what you do have any interest for the diving sector? The Paris International Dive Show (Salon International de la Plongée Sous-Marine) is THE show where you ought to take part.
By deciding to exhibit you are guaranteed to meet your clients and future clients, to bolster your reputation and grow your sales turnover. Taking part lets you take advantage of a publicity campaign spread over several months – at no extra cost.
This event is known and held in very high regard well beyond Europe’s borders. Its reputation goes beyond diving, and over the years its organisation has become a point of reference in the Fairs and Exhibitions sector.
To read more: http://www.salondelaplongee.com/
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| Travel
news |
Total Submersion Curacao
will take place from the 2-9 July 2011.
Ranked among the best for diving in the Caribbeans Curacao is
hosting the Total Submersion event. Curaco is home to
"Mushroom Forest" one of the top dives in the world.
Curacao is a treasure-trove of underwater life with 57 species
of coral, 500 species of fish and more than 60 dive spots in
which divers can enjoy the scenery.
There will be lots of diving where you will meet new dive
buddies and explore new reefs
The Dutch island of
Curacao boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture creating
an atmosphere like no other.
To read more: http://www.experiencecuracao.com
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| Equipment
news |
Ellipse Titanium/MC 9
from Cressi
Pairing of 2nd stage Ellipse Titanium with the 1st stage hyper-balanced MC9.
This is a very high performance regulator, with the best Cressi 1st stage that feeds a sophisticated 2nd stage; a true market leader thanks to its dimensions and lightness.
Ellipse Titanium/MC 9
2nd stage Ellipse Titanium
A latest generation regulator, loved by both professional and recreational divers thanks to its excellent performance.
The small size, combined with the use of sophisticated techno-polymers and various titanium parts allow the weight to be kept to an exceptional minimum.
Technologically the regulator is truly avant-garde, thanks to a series of unprecedented features, covered by a patent, that enhance its performance.
Amongst which:
The elliptical casing with special fold out opening.
Instant cam-lock closure of the casing.
The folding diaphragm for use with a large regulator lever.
The regulator lever with its computer designed profile.
The tilting movement of the piston.
The insulating anti-freeze between the regulator valve and casing.
The possibility of removing the entire regulating system from the body of the 2nd stage, for quick and easy maintenance.
To read more: http://www.cressi.it/Catalogue/Details.asp?id=72# |
| Education
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BSAC will be providing training lectures at the Big Scuba Show, focusing
on two of its diver grades – Dive Leader and Advanced Diver.
The lectures will be available on a pre-bookable basis and will delivered
at The Big Scuba Show venue of Olympia, Kensington on the 19th & 20th
February 2011.
BSAC members with the relevant diver grade and holding the relevant
training materials will be able to pre-book on a selection of lectures.
These lectures will then count towards their final qualification.
The move to utilise the Big Scuba Show as a ‘fast track’ lecture venue is
part of BSAC’s ongoing commitment to support its members to progress
within their diving. The lectures also tie in with BSAC’s new Dive Leader
2011 project, which aims to support BSAC branches in training more members
to what is considered to be a key diving grade.
The lectures on offer include The role of the Dive Leader, Dive Planning,
The Role of the Dive Manager, The Role of the Advanced Diver, Advanced
Diving, Organising Diving from Different Platforms and Expedition
Planning.
BSAC members who are interested in taking part will need to book on to
their chosen lecture in advance*. The deadline for pre-registrations is
Monday 31 January 2011, (*availability subject to room capacity)
The BSAC ‘fast track’ lectures are free however a Big Scuba Show entry
ticket will be required. Everyone who books a place on any of the lectures
by the 31st January will get a 25% discount on their show ticket.
To read more: http://www.bsac.com/ |
| Marine
conservation |
Coral Reef Program in Key Largo
Divers can work side-by-side with marine scientists to aid in reef restoration during a series of coral restoration dives set for October 19-22 at Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo.
Focused on environmental education, the group advocacy trips are to include educational lectures and dive programs to restore endangered staghorn and elkhorn corals. Hands-on activities are planned for both on land and offshore at Key Largo’s Coral Restoration Foundation nursery and surrounding reefs.
Leading the education and dive trips is coral restoration expert Ken Nedimyer, president of CRF, as part of the nonprofit organization’s mission. Staghorn and elkhorn are both listed on the endangered species list and Nedimyer’s goal is to turn that around.
Class sessions precede dive trips and focus on coral health, corals’ function in marine ecosystems, identification of natural and manmade threats to coral and means to protect the resource in the Florida Keys. Program participants receive hands-on experience in coral restoration and propagation, and learn directly about the impacts on Florida’s reefs and how individual citizens can help.
To read more:
http://www.coralrestoration.org/CRF/index.php
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| New offers from the last minute board |
Here are a few of the ads featuring in the last minute board:
Mexico
Price: 99 US$
Month of trip January
Precise date of beginning 01.01.2011
Precise date of ending 31.12.2011
Number of available places 20
This is brand new at the Riviera Maya. Starting from the 1st of January we will do a full day 3 tank diving excursion with a purpose-built deluxe diving yacht. You can enjoy the fantastic Caribbean weather on the lounchers on the sun deck, meet other diver for some small talk on the shady upper deck or have a coffee in the spacious air-conditioned saloon. The diving yacht provides a huge and well organized diving deck and a wide diving platform for easy entry and exit. Included in the price are 3 dives in small groups, full lunch aboard, snacks and hot and cold nonalcoholic drinks.
http://www.gooddive.com/board/classifieds.php?a=2&b=520
Borneo, Malaysia
Price: 99 euro 2 Days 1 night all inclusive
Precise date of beginning 23/11/2010
Precise date of ending 10/09/2011
Numberr. of available places 20
Special Offer until 21/01/2011 99 euro 2 Days 1 night all inclusive 79 euro extension night !! Dive Mataking, Pom Pom, Sipadan,Mabul,Mantabuan and other 22 islands in Borneo. All in one package trip. Great Price Package. 3Daily Boat dives,unlimited shore and night dives included, all meals and snacks, roudtrip transfer Airport to Island.
http://www.gooddive.com/board/classifieds.php?a=2&b=507
Mexico
Price: 199 US$
Month of trip January
Precise date of beginning 14.01.2011
Precise date of ending 17.01.2011
Number of available places 6
Live aboard Special: 4 days Cozumel (14. January - 17. January 2011) Discover the most amazing dive sites of Cozumel. Enjoy this 4 day dive experience at one of the top dive destinations of the world. 3 dives each day, accommodation aboard, full meals and snacks only 199 USD per day/person
http://www.gooddive.com/board/classifieds.php?a=2&b=519
Check the board http://www.gooddive.com/board/classifieds.php regularly for new great deals.
If you have a great offer don't hesitate to post it. This service is free!!
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