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The Association of Tobago Dive Operators is a great source for information about approved members, dive shops , diver training facilities, the type of diving available in Tobago, our recompression facility, how to find accommodation and ideas about what else to do and where to do it – when you're not diving, that is.
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Well and truly tested!
Why was Sherwood's new SR1 regulator awarded top marks in a recent DIVER magazine test? How did the Cressi Lightjac measure up as a travel BC? Is Sea & Sea's tiny new digital camera as good as it looks?
Find the answers - and see the results of hundreds of other in-water gear tests - on the DIVER Tests pages of Divernet, the website for scuba divers.
Gourmet dive weeks
Sample a new type of diving experience every day and enjoy gourmet dinners every evening - that's the appealing idea behind a new dive festival in the Pacific archipelago of Palau, Micronesia. Offering five themed diving days, ranging from shark encounters to blue holes to Japanese war wrecks, the 2009 Palau Diversity Fiesta is organised by local centre Fish 'n Fins, "to celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of Palau diving".It all happens from 16-30 September, but guests can, says Fish 'n Fins, arrive on a choice of days and still complete a full week's programme. Price: US$1950 per person, including 7 nights' hotel accommodation, 5 days' diving, airport transfers (but not international flights), breakfast, lunch, and participation in all fiesta special activities.
John Bantin dives the Japanese war wrecks of Palau
Shark hunt kicks off
The hunt is on for the ultimate in shark images, with entries now being accepted for the 2009 Sharks in Focus photo contest. Organised by The Shark Trust in association with DIVER Magazine, the contest is a great way for divers to get involved in the protection of the many shark species currently threatened by finning, over-fishing and habitat destruction. There are some great prizes on offer, and the winners will be announced in October at DIVE 2009, where the best images will be exhibited.The Shark Trust website is accepting entries until 6 September, so now's the time to check out the categories and prizes, and dig into your image bank - or, better still, plan some new shark diving!
Ducking and diving in Eyemouth
Following last year's successful Underwater Treasure Hunt and BBQ, Aquastars Dive Centre, Eyemouth will run the event again this year on Saturday 11 July from the shore dive sites.
Prizes, including computers, masks, fins, tee-shirts and dive bags, have been generously provided by Head, Sea & Sea, Fourth Element, Beaver, CPS Partnership and Submerge.
The Treasure Hunt will start at 11am and run all day to 5pm and the BBQ will be from 7pm until late. The Duck Challenge trophy competition will also take place in the evening, along with a fun auction of unclaimed treasure prizes and the Challenge Ducks, proceeds being donated to the RNLI.
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Place your 7-night dive package booking in July 2009 for travel between 29 August and 26 December, 2009, and get one same package FREE!
Anthony’s Key Resort is a PADI Gold Palm 5-Star Instructor Development Centre and is ranked as one of the top dive resorts in the world. AKR has much to offer the dive enthusiast, from fully-equipped boats and rental shop to highly qualified staff and available training.
The island’s reefs and drop-offs are teeming with colourful marine life and are ideally suited for novices and experts alike. Surrounded by the longest barrier reef in the hemisphere, Roatan’s diving sites offer everything from hard-core wrecks and deep fissures to peaceful eel gardens and shallow terraces where countless macro photo opportunities abound.
7-night dive packages include full-board accommodation, airport transfers, 3 boat dives daily, 2 night boat dives, buoyancy control workshop, shore diving during shop hours, use of cylinders & weights, as well as kayaking, canoeing, dolphin show presentation (with Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences), horseback riding and various social activities. 7-night dive package rates start at $1049.For details of snorkel and leisure packages, child rates, terms & conditions and further information, visit www.anthonyskey.com or email info@anthonyskey.com. |
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