Orlando, Florida, USA (November 10, 2006) – The Cayman Islands is delighted to welcome dive aficionados for three popular scuba diving events – Digital Jam, the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame awards and the International Underwater Film Festival – which all take place on Grand Cayman in the months following the DEMA (Dive Equipment and Marketing Association) Show 2006, held November 8-11 in Orlando, Florida.
Digital Jam – January 13-20, 2007
Divers are invited to gather in Grand Cayman for a week of diving, shooting photo and video and testing out some of the newest underwater image technology available. A world-class underwater photographer will conduct an exciting range of photo clinics and workshops suitable for experts and new enthusiasts alike. Editing seminars will also be available for those with their own editing equipment. By the end of the week all involved will be ready to enter into the friendly competition with more than $20,000 in prizes being awarded. Interested divers may also choose to book special accommodations packages for the week. For more information contact info@cobaltcoast.com or call 1-888-946-5656
International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHOF) awards – January 25, 2007
The dive community will unite and recognize five individuals – Neville Coleman, Rodney Fox, Paul Humann, Carl Roessler and Ralph Erickson – for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. This year’s recipients will join the likes of past inductees Lloyd Bridges, Jacques Yves Cousteau, Zale Parry, John Cronin, Chuck Blakeslee and Jim Auxier.
The Diving Hall of Fame’s inductees have each worked extensively to foster the development, growth and/or promotion of the sport of recreational scuba diving around the world, ensuring it thrives for generations to come. For more information visit the scubahalloffame.com website.
International Underwater Film Festival – January 26, 2007
Diving and movie buffs have the chance to revel in the surreal beauty of world-class underwater photography and film during the film festival to be held at The Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort. Work from several luminaries will be showcased, including Rodney Fox of “great white shark” fame, Australia; Carl Roessler, world dive travel pioneer and photographer; Al Giddings, presenting Titanic, whales and Cuba; Neville Colman, prolific photographer and publisher, Australia and the Pacific; and Cayman photo pro contest winners. The film festival genre goes underwater in Cayman, painting fascinating narratives against the backdrop of diving’s breathtaking depths. For more information visit the scubahalloffame.com website.
Inner Space – May 19-26, 2007
The world’s largest rebreather event will be hosted in Grand Cayman by Divetech at Cobalt Coast Resort, marking a week of closed circuit rebreather diving. Packages are available for divers wishing to get certified at the recreational, normoxic or advanced trimix level. For those already certified CCR divers, Inner Space is a week of exploration on the deep walls of Cayman, with seminars, new equipment testing, daily live video and photography and more. The lineup of evening presentations, pool demos to test out new units, a product trade show evening and seminars on topics of interest to CCR divers includes Tom & Patti Mount (IANTD), Sean Harrison (TDI), Mike Fowler (SDS), Lamar Hires & Jeff Gourley (DiveRite), Leon Scamahorn (InnerSpace Systems Corp), Kevin Gurr & Robin Bashor (Delta P Technology & Closed Circuit Research), Ron Micjan (TMIShop.com), Kim Smith & Alan Studley (Jetsam Technologies, Ltd.), Tomar Gross & Larry Shreve (Bubble Seekers LLC), Tom & Doug McKenna (Micropore) and Bruce Partridge (Shearwater Research, Inc.) For more information call Divetech at 1-888-946-5656.
Rogest Art Down Under Week – June 23-30, 2007
Hosted by Ron Stephen, internationally renown marine artist, diving and art synchronize with a week of morning diving, afternoon painting, evening wine and cheese hours and an auction of one of the participants’ original canvases. Ocean-inspired art gets a little help from Rogest, and aspiring artists’ creations raise funds for the Coral Reef Awareness Program, benefiting children in Cayman. Divetech and Cobalt Coast Resort in Grand Cayman host this event amidst a backdrop of freedom, adventure and safety in a friendly island setting. For more information call DiveTech at 1-888-946-5656.
Kids Sea Camp – Week 1: July 14-21, 2007; Week 2: July 21-28, 2007
For the fourth year, Divetech at Cobalt Coast Resort will host families with children for the Kids Sea Camp in Grand Cayman July 14-21 and July 21-28, 2007. While parents are out freely exploring the walls and reefs of Cayman, kids are enrolled in water-based programs to learn to dive. The programs are fully supervised by dive instructors and include marine identification, conservation, photography, art, underwater scooters, turtles and more. As ambassadors of the sea for future generations, children are taught to love the water and respect the marine creatures. It’s a packed week for the whole family, including Sasy, Seals, Jr Open Water, Advanced Open Water, National Geographic Diver and Adventure Diver options for the kids. For more information call DiveTech at 1-888-946-5656.
Rangers Adventure Week – August 4-11, 2007
If your family consists of SSI divers and you want to enroll your kids in a fun-filled adventure this summer, visit your local SSI dive shop and get your kids into the Scuba Rangers program! Then plan your vacation getaway to Grand Cayman with Divetech & Cobalt Coast Resort. Your kids will be diving the shallow reefs of the Caribbean Sea, completing tons of specialty dives such as Computer Ranger, Stingray Ranger, Marine Life Ranger, Maze Ranger, Underwater Scooter Ranger, Photo Ranger and Navigation Ranger, visit Boatswain’s Beach and Black Pearl Wave Park and end up on the boat with you to create a family experience as you visit Stingray City. For more information call DiveTech at 1-888-946-5656.
Rebreather Week – August 25–September 1, 2007
Due to popular demand for a fall rebreather week, this will delight couples that are both open circuit divers and CCR divers – something for everyone. Packages are available for divers and students wishing to get certified, and dives are available at the recreational, normoxic or advanced trimix level. Options for learning to dive, try dives and more are available in the warm, clear waters of Grand Cayman. Dedicated boats will take you out diving the walls and reefs of Grand Cayman on a daily basis, with lots of time for complimentary shore diving in the afternoons and evenings. It’s a get-wet week for sure! Take advantage of great fall savings, great diving and the opportunity to share a week of vacation with your partner – regardless of your certification level. This event is hosted by Divetech at Cobalt Coast Resort, dedicated to bringing new adventures to you for your enjoyment. For more information call DiveTech at 1-888-946-5656.
Located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of the western Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for discriminating travellers, honeymooners and families. World renowned for its idyllic beaches and diving spots, and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse financial centre, the Cayman Islands offers spectacular recreational opportunities along with warm, impeccable service.
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