February 18 2009 Cayman IslandsNew International scuba Diving Hall Of Fame Inductees The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has recognized four international pioneers and two Cayman Island honorees for their contributions to the recreational scuba diving industry. In a ceremony held on Grand Cayman Island on January 29, 2009, awards for the Inductees and local Ministry of Tourism Honorees were presented by the Hon. Charles E. Clifford, JP, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in Cayman.  The Honorable Minister praised the newest Inductees as dedicated and professional individuals who have taken their love for diving and applied it through various disciplines to promote awareness of the aquatic environment, maintain the admirable safety record of diving, and establish a foundation for the worldwide development of the sport.  The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Leslie Leaney, President of the Historical Diving Society in the US. Leslie is a NOGI award winner and member of the Board of Directors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.  International Inductees for 2009 are: more..  Full story...

August 25 2008 HawaiiArchaeologists have located British whaler sunk by bad weather in 1837 off Kure Atoll Artefacts from the remains of a wreck believed to be of the British whaling vessel Gledstanes lost for 171 years have been found off Kure Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The artefacts include four large anchors, cannons and cannonballs. The Gledstanes is the fourth whaling vessel found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, evidence of the area's significance as a 19th-century whaling area.  The divers who found the shipwreck were taking part in the 2008 Maritime Heritage Expedition, sponsored by NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries.  Full story...

February 3 2009 AustraliaAre YOU the Face of Australia?The Underwater Channel (UWC) in association with PADI is looking for you! The Underwater Channel (www.theunderwaterchannel.tv) in association with PADI (www.PADI.com) are looking to light up diving in Australia for UWC’s viewers around the world!  To do so we have launched an international competition to find an experienced and knowledgeable Aussie diver with bags of confidence and charisma to join The Underwater Channel’s team of presenters (aka Faces!) around the world to become the Face of Australia.  After an initial pre-selection of 6 semi-finalists a series of TV programs will be broadcast on UWC with a UWC/PADI judging panel who will feature the videos and comment (in a friendly fashion) upon the applications!  The viewing public will then be invited to vote, first for the semi-finalists and finally for the winner!   The Face of Australia will be chosen by our viewers!more...  Full story...

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Warm Water Divers Phuket where 5 Stars Shine
 Warm Water Divers
Phuket Where 5 Stars Shine

There's a lot more to Warm Water Divers on Patong Beach than meets the eye. On first impression they appear to be what can only be described as undoubtedly the best-stocked retail outlet on Phuket Island, but there's more. Flexibility is the word here; Warm Water Divers actually promote the full range of scuba diving services.

 Day Trips
In case you didn't realize it, its quite possible to visit any of the areas dive sites on any day of the week, no more traipsing round all the operators to find out where they are going and on what day, or even what their boat looks like. Warm Water Divers have all the answers conveniently catalogued and are the only Dive Centre able to offer this comprehensive service, and at no extra cost to the customer.

Liveaboards
Another unique service is the selection of live-aboards excursions on offer. All you have to do is tell them your time-table and budget and leave the rest to them. There's even pictures, diagrams and boat layouts to help you decide which boat and destination to select.

Education
Being an PADI IDC 5 Star Facility allows Warm Water Divers to offer the full range of multi lingual diving courses up to, and including Instructor. Instructor Development Courses (IDC) are held at the luxurious Amari Beach Resort on Patong Beach. All the essential elements for a smooth running course are here, including two air-conditioned conference rooms, swimming pool and even a private beach, everything you need is right on the very doorstep: the only thing missing is the stress!
As you would expect from a Five Star service there's something special as candidates get a unique opportunity to experience exactly how the local industry operates. They will also receive hands-on experience of how to adapt to different conditions and boat techniques.



In fact Just what you would expect, a Five Star service from a Five Star operator. Why not drop in and see for yourself?

 

 

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