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PADI Launch PADI Adventures App with the Ultimate Dive Vacation Sweepstakes
New app enables divers to book scuba diving holidays anywhere in world; will award dream getaways in 2021 to lucky users.
To celebrate the launch of the PADI Adventures app, PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is giving away incredible prizes in a series of weekly individual sweepstakes, now until 29th December 2020.
Available through the new PADI Adventures app, the Ultimate Dive Vacation Sweepstakes offers divers of any skill level a chance to win amazing dream dive holidays in 2021 at PADI Dive Centres and Resorts around the world. Divers from eligible countries can enter by registering for the free app, or booking a dive, snorkel excursion or scuba course through the app.
From Baja Mexico to Bali, Fiji to the Philippines, Malta to the Maldives, lucky divers of all experience levels and interests may indulge in one of numerous prizes, including a seven-night stay at Barefoot Cay Resort in Honduras, a boutique resort overlooking the Caribbean Sea; seven nights at Papua Paradise Eco Resort in Indonesia, a dream escape for dive enthusiasts and those looking for natural adventures; a two-night stay at W Maldives, a luxury private island stay in a wonderland of white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs; and seven nights at Paradise Taveuni Resort in Fiji where a unique deep water shoreline allows guests to dive, snorkel and swim from the lava flow edge into pristine warm tropical waters.
How to Enter:
- Create a free account on the PADI Adventures App for iOS or Android, and opt-into the sweepstakes. You will be entered in the sweepstakes that accepts entries on the date you created the account.
- After the creation of the account, each booking made for an activity taking place in 2020 and with a value greater than zero (“a Qualifying Booking”) gives additional entries in the sweepstakes that accepts entries on the date you made the booking.
- You can also get additional free entries by entering the sweepstakes.
The new PADI Adventures app enables divers and non-divers alike to conveniently find and book diving or snorkelling activities online with PADI Dive Centres and Resorts near home and around the world. Users can enable notifications to receive information and recommendations about upcoming activities, trips or events with their favourite dive shop. Users can book their experience with PADI Dive Centres and Resorts 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the app.
For additional information and Ultimate Dive Vacation Sweepstakes rules, visit https://travel.padi.com/the-ultimate-diving-vacation-sweepstakes/.
About PADI
PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the world’s largest diver organisation with a global network of more than 6,750 dive centers and resorts and 137,000 professional members worldwide. Issuing more than 1 million certifications each year, PADI enables people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences and travel. For over 50 years, PADI is undeniably The Way the World Learns to Dive®, maintaining its high standards for dive training, safety and customer service, monitored for worldwide consistency and quality. With a longstanding commitment to environmental conservation, PADI is leading the way for millions of people to actively explore, steward and protect the ocean through its course offerings and partnerships with like-minded, mission-driven organizations. PADI embodies a global commitment to ocean health with its mission to create a billion torchbearers to explore and protect the ocean. Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.SM
Gear News
Introducing the TR-80, IR-50 and CS-30 Regulators from DYNAMICNORD
Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.
Excellent performance with the TR-80
Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.
Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50
The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.
Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Marine Life & Conservation
Paul Watson Released as Denmark Blocks Japan’s Extradition Bid
Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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