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LIDS plus TOATS: Fun for February
Be where all the pre-diving action is this February – be at London’s ExCeL Centre for LIDS 2016.
If you and your friends and family enjoy not only diving but outdoor activities in general, you’re in for a big treat. The London International Dive Show (LIDS) is back at ExCeL but with a whole new look.
Now the event stretches over four days, from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14, and becomes a full part of the huge festival of outdoor activity to which visitors flock at ExCeL every year.
Your ticket provides admission not only to LIDS but to Europe’s biggest sport & leisure event – the Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show (TOATS), the London Bike Show and the Triathlon Show.
The combined event with its multiple attractions for active people is expected to attract more than 60,000 visitors.
FACES OF LIDS
Guest presenters are lining up to appear on the DIVER Stage and Ocean Theatre over the four days of the Show. Some, like TV presenter Andy Torbet, cross over with other spheres of outdoor activity, so even if you miss them on the DIVER Stage you may be able to find them speaking elsewhere on the day of your visit.
Popular speakers Mark Powell (“Training Doesn’t Work“) and Louise Trewavas (“All-Time Top 10 Diving Mistakes“) will be back on stage, as will Alex Mustard, whose advice is regarded as gold-dust by underwater photographers.
Many other top photographers will be offering their own pointers based on extensive experience.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST DIVE GEAR
Masks, fins, wetsuits, drysuits, torches, BCs, regulators, cameras – and more!
The New Scuba Products Showcase is where visitors can check out the latest scuba-diving and snorkelling gear before visiting Dive Show exhibitors to find out more about items of interest and make their selected purchases at typically keen prices.
GET STARTED IN SCUBA TALKS
Visitors to the popular Try-Dive Pool at the 2016 London International Dive Show will be able to get under water with an aqualung under the guidance of expert scuba-diving instructors. Located at the entrance to The Dive Show, the pool will also boast an adjacent Theatre where newcomers to the sport can find out more about what scuba diving has to offer – including exciting training opportunities in the UK and overseas.
TOATS AMAZING
What of the other attractions around the hall? Here’s a taste of what to expect:
The Superbloc Climbing Wall, Discovery and Climb & Adventure Stage presentations with big-name speakers, Expeditions That Changed the World and Outdoor Photographer of the Year exhibitions, Wild Britain Bushcraft & Survival Zone, Outdoor Photography Photobox, Cycling Performance Theatre, Air to the Throne freestyle mountain-bike demos and competition, Surrey Human Performance Training Hub for one-to-one assessments, Bikes Etc 500m and Kids’ Test Tracks, Street Velodrome, Extreme Action Sports Tour, Triathlon Expert Theatre and Event Village, swim-coaching, wetsuit-testing and a range of themed bars and cafes.
To purchase tickets for LIDS, click here.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
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Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
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