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Go to the London International Dive Show in February to be in with a chance of winning a dive trip of a lifetime
Buy a ticket to the London International Dive Show (LIDS) to be held at London’s ExCel on the 15th and 16th February 2014 and you could find yourself winning a dive trip of a lifetime worth £7,500. The prize is an exotic two-week diving experience in Thailand for two people, courtesy of tour operator Dive Worldwide, as well as the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri, Sea Bees Diving and Zeavola Resort.
Dive Worldwide offers more varied diving to more destinations across the globe than any other dive operator. Commenting on the range of diving opportunities in Thailand alone, where the prize is set, Teresa Bennett, managing director of Dive Worldwide, said: “Thailand’s dive sites are world class, and divers are really spoilt for choice; there are the stunning Similan and Surin Islands, Burma Banks and the Merui Archipelago, best accessed from Khao Lak. In addition, Phuket, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Koh Racha are all superb bases for both diving and snorkelling. On the east coast Samui’s neighbour, the beautiful island of Koh Tao is a great spot to learn to dive, while Pattaya offers excellent wreck-diving.”
The Dive Trip of a Lifetime
The LIDS 2014 Grand Draw prize starts with flights for two from the UK to Phuket with Thai Airways, and an optional two-night stopover in Bangkok at the Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri, Centre Point’s finest hotel with service to match. The winner can choose shore-based diving, spending eight nights at the Palm Garden Resort at Khao Lak or Phuket, home to Sea Bees Diving. Alternatively they can combine two nights on land and the other six aboard Sea Bees’ flagship MV Marco Polo. This 23m liveaboard takes divers to see the reefs and marine life around the SimilanIslands, manta rays at Koh Bon, the coral gardens at Koh Tachai and the whale shark magnet and macro-haven of Richelieu Rock.
For a further five nights, the winner and a travelling companion can enjoy the barefoot luxury of a suite at the Zeavola Resort, a ‘Small Luxury Hotel of the World’ set on a pristine stretch of white beach on the north east shore of Phi Phi Don. This boutique property has its own 5* PADI dive centre and gives divers access to the PhiPhiNationalMarinePark. Daily boat trips allow divers to discover a spectacular underwater world that is only minutes away, including turtles, ghost pipefish and leopard sharks. Six dives are included.
Whatever a diver’s passion – shark diving, wreck diving, muck-diving, underwater photography – and whether a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, there’s something for everyone in Dive Worldwide’s 2014 programme. Unique to the UK dive market is the specialist’s extensive programme offering both small group departures and tailor-made holidays. Featuring remote and far-flung destinations, with liveaboards, resorts, and dive centres the world over, there is a choice of some 50 destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and the islands of the Pacific.
For further information on Dive Worldwide’s Ultimate Diving Collection 2014, visit www.diveworldwide.com or call 0845 1306980.
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.
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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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