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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...

PADI & SSI

PADI and SSI Share the Stage for Peak Performance Business Solutions at DEMA

Innovative business program open to all retail and resort operators.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – 18 September 2007 - The rules for growing your business have changed, as have the rules for growing the industry, which is why PADI Worldwide President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Drew Richardson, and Scuba Schools International Vice President and Executive Director of International Sales, Doug McNeese, are cohosting an unprecedented seminar that delivers real-world answers to today’s changing dive business environment. All dive center and resort operators are invited to attend Peak Performance Business Solutions hosted at The Rosen Centre hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA on 30 October 2007.

“At first it may seem odd for PADI to share the stage at a business development conference with one of its more visible competitors, but this conference is not about our differences, it’s about our shared challenges,” says Richardson. “When it comes to bigger threats facing the dive industry, i.e., competing recreations, economic hardships, environmental damages and government regulations, we need to set internal conflicts aside and join forces and resources to combat them.”“This is a great approach to focus on what’s truly important – the ongoing success of the diving industry. As a Stakeholder, I feel privileged to co-host such an event that offers retailers and resorts a chance to find new opportunities and address threats in today’s ever changing business climate. We congratulate and thank PADI for inviting SSI to co-host such an event.” – Doug McNeese

Brought to you by PADI, SSI and Sport Diver magazine, Peak Performance Business Solutions emphasizes reaching new markets while expanding current ones. This innovative program draws on winning business strategies from cutting edge industries that have successfully navigated changing consumer demands. Featured speakers include acclaimed trend analyst Magnus Lindkvist, CEO, Pattern Recognition, who will look at rising retail trends and how to apply them to your business; Andy Wirth, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Intrawest, who will talk about how to thrive and grow during market transitions and Rob Campbell, Publisher, TransWorld Business, who will talk about increasing efficiency with web-based business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Other keynote speakers include pro surf and Gen Y icons Alex Gray and Holly Beck, Kristin Valette, PADI Americas Director of Marketing and Communications, and David Freygang, Group Publisher, Bonnier Group.

“This isn’t a PADI branding seminar,” continues Richardson. “This is information all serious retail and resort operators should know about today’s transitioning market, delivered by high powered business professionals from similar industries such as surfing, skiing and snowboarding, that have successfully turned market transition into opportunity and growth.”McNeese adds, “Success in the retail world is not based on how many divers we train, but how many enjoy the total diving experience and in doing so will keep diving and rewarding the industry for the enrichment of their lives.”Open to dive center and resort members of all training agencies, Peak Performance Business Solutions is the must-attend seminar of the year. Space is limited, and this event will sell-out. To reserve your space or for more information, contact PADI Customer Service at 800 729 7234 (US and Canada) or +1 949 858 7234, ext. 2320 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .