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Save £1400 per couple on Maldives diving with Dive Worldwide

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For divers looking ahead for their next adventure over the coming months, Dive Worldwide is offering fantastic savings on trips to Filitheyo Island Resort on the Maldives island of Faafu, following the country’s addition to the travel corridor list. Divers will enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and the chance of large pelagic encounters.

The Filitheyo Island Resort consists of 125 villas that are surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Featuring air conditioning, televisions and en-suite bathrooms, each villa is traditionally decorated and designed to allow visitors to relax in comfort. The Resort also includes a freeform infinity pool, a remote spa and a selection of restaurants – each serving international specialties and exotic cocktails.

Located on the eastern side of the atoll, Faafu is home to a large number of fascinating diving locations and a vast array of marine life, including manta rays and whale sharks. Divers can visit a variety of sites including overhangs, shallow reefs and coral bommies, and another highlight also included is a trip to the famous Route 66 – where encounters with eagle rays, critters and shoals of snapper are common.

Special Offer Price: from £2,695 based on 2 sharing (SAVING £700pp), including return flights from the UK, transfers, 7 nights’ half-board accommodation at Filitheyo Island Resort, and 6 days non-limit shore diving with tanks, weights and Nitrox (for qualified divers) with Dive Worldwide.

Book by 30 November 2020. Valid for travel between 1 December 2020 and 31 October 2021.


Find out more at: www.diveworldwide.com/accommodation/filitheyo-island-resort

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Dived Up Publications announces the release of The Diver and the Cookby Lasse Spang Olsen

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The Diver and the Cook

A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone.

Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.

Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived underwater for over sixty hours?

The Diver & the Cook is the incredible true story of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue. With first-hand accounts, authentic images and detailed reconstructions, author and documentary maker Lasse Spang Olsen brings this gripping tale to life. The book is the result of over four years of work, including intensive interviews, access to previously unknown material, and deep study of conversations and film recorded during the actual incident.

Witness the unwavering determination of the human spirit as Jascon 4 galley chef, Harrison Okene, fights for survival after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, rookie saturation diver Nico van Heerden faces a daunting challenge: spearheading the rescue mission in a perilous underwater environment. With time running out, what rules must the dive team break to save Harrison before it’s too late?

An unprecedented operation, this story provides a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers, showing the importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. An incredible survival story against all odds, with an equally surprising aftermath.

Quote from the author, documentary-maker Lasse Spang Olsen:

“There are a whole lot of different versions of this story out there. But I believe that by speaking directly to the key people involved, creating meticulous reconstructions and doing original research we have dug much deeper and got far closer to the truth about the rescue and the sinking than anyone has ever managed to before.”

About the author

Author and veteran filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen – in a 40+ year career – has participated in stunts and FX on over 600 films, directed eleven features and filmed extensively underwater. He’s led expeditions uncovering historical mysteries like the Flying Enterprise wreck and documented adventures worldwide. He’s also a producer and lecturer. Originally published in Denmark as Dykkeren of Kokken (February 2024), this is his fourth book.

The Diver and the Cook (ISBN 978-1-909455-61-0) is released on 12 November 2024 in paperback and ebook. It is available via online retailers, bookstores, from DivedUp.com and to the dive trade via Nautilus UK.

Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.

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After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.

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With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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