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 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...

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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Australia Thousands $$$ in Prizes to be won at OZTeK 09
Combining speaker presentations, seminars and workshops with an action-packed dive exhibition offering unique insights into tomorrow’s world of diving adventure, everyone attending OZTeK’09 – whether as a Conference Delegate, a visitor to the Exhibition; a Gala Dinner guest or as an entrant in the Underwater Imagery Competition – has the opportunity to win one of the tens of thousands of dollars in trips and dive equipment that have already been generously donated as prizes.

Pre-booked Gold PassesEveryone purchasing a Gold Conference Pass before February 27 (details at:   www.diveoztek.com.au/tickets.html ) will be automatically entered into the Opening Ceremony draw to win a 7-night dive trip to Tulagi Resort, Solomon Islands, courtesy of, Solomon Airlines, Tulagi Dive, Vanitas Lodge and Dive Adventures. 

Lucky Door PrizesPeriodically throughout the weekend, visitors to the OZTeK’09 Exhibition will have the opportunity to win overseas dive trips and equipment that already includes:A 7-night dive trip to the Solomon Islands, courtesy of Invader Charters. 7 nights accommodations at Tawali Resort, Papua New Guinea for one person, courtesy of Tawali Adventures.  A 7-night dive trip to Santo Island, Vanuatu for 1 person, courtesy of Air Vanuatu, Deco Stop Lodge and Dive Adventures.  A 7-night trip to Hideaway Island, Port Vila, Vanuatu for 1 person, courtesy of Air Vanuatu, Hideaway Island Resort and Dive Adventures. A Zeagle Flathead XP First & Second stage regulator, courtesy of Scuba Imports with choice of DIN or Yoke fitting. Two limited edition ‘Closed Circuit Dive Club’ T-shirts and two ‘CCR – Closed Circuit Refresher’ DVD’s courtesy of C-19 A 7-night trip to Matava Resort, Kadavu, Fiji for two people courtesy of Matava Resort and Diversion Dive Travel ... and more! 

Gala Awards DinnerTo be held at Dockside Cockle Bay on the evening of Sunday 22nd March, everyone attending the Gala Awards Dinner has an opportunity to win great prizes that already include a 10-night dive trip to Lissenung Island Resort, Kavieng, in Papua New Guinea for 1 person, courtesy of: Air Niugini, Lissenung Island Resort and Dive Adventures. As well as the ‘Industry Recognition’ and ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Awards that will be announced on the evening, this year’s recipient of the OZTeK Technical Diver of The Year Award, will receive a VRX Mixed Gas Dive Computer, courtesy of VR Technologies.  

Underwater Imagery CompetitionSponsored by Scubapro Australia, the great range of prizes for the OZTeK’09 Underwater Imagery Competition already includes a 7-night dive trip to the Solomon Islands, courtesy of Invader Charters and an 8-night trip to Nusa Island Resort, Kavieng, in Papua New Guinea, courtesy of: Scuba Ventures, Nusa Island Retreat , Air Niugini and Dive Adventures. To be held at Australian Technology Park, Sydney on 21 – 22 March 2009, further information on all that’s happening at OZTeK’09 - as well as full details of all of the prizes on offer – can be viewed on the website at: www.diveoztek.com.au   

 

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