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Steve Martin Completes His Sidemount Online Training Video Series
Steve Martin, one of the world’s leading sidemount diving instructors, has completed his Online Sidemount Essentials training video series with the release of an 8 hour video on Underwater Skills and Development.
The complete series consists of six parts, with 4 different package options:
- Video 1 – Cylinder Workshop Configuration (1 hour)
- Video 2 – Regulator Workshops Training (1 hour)
- Video 3 – Harness & BCD Workshop Training (1.6 hours)
- Video 4 – Sidemount Essentials – Tips & Tricks (1.7 hours)
- Video 5 – Stage/Deco Cylinder Workshop Training (1 hour)
- Video 6 – Underwater Skills and Development (8 hours)
Packages: Videos 1 to 4, Videos 1 to 5, Videos 1 to 4 + 6 or the complete series Videos 1 to 5 + 6. Note: Video 5 and Video 6 are standalone products and available separately.
Steve has released 2 promotional videos which show HD video extracts from the video series and have live multiple language subtitles so you can get a preview of exactly what you are going to receive in return for your investment.
You can watch both videos here:
30 minute Promotional Video – Underwater Skills and Development
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10 minute Promotional Video – Online Videos 1 to 5
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This means there is now a whopping 14.3 hours of interactive content split across the six videos.
Free detailed video content indexes are available to download in multiple languages and show minute by minute what each video covers.
- Video Indexes – Underwater Skills and Development (click here)
- Video Indexes – Online Videos 1 to 5 (click here)
All video packages are available to purchase now from Steve’s website and all include complete English subtitles. Steve plans to have different subtitles available in as many languages as possible; if you are interested in a language or want to do some translation work, Steve asks you get in touch with him ASAP.
Steve tell us that in the next few months he is also going to be offering an online remote coaching service that is targeted towards those people who want training & feedback but cannot take part in one of his in-water training courses. Details of this can be found at the end of his 30 minute Underwater Skills promotional video.
“I’ve poured over seven years of experience in teaching sidemount diving courses into these videos,” said Steve. “I’m very excited and confident these online training videos will really raise the bar and take sidemount training to a whole new level. The initial uptake and feedback so far has been outstanding.
“One of the reasons I decided to make these highly detailed training videos and make them available online was because I wanted to offer a reasonably low cost option for everyone around the world to get access to this level of instruction. One of the things that’s so great about having online videos is they do not expire, can be watched as many times as you wish and can be kept for future reference as you continue to learn.”
Steve also tells us that anyone who books on any of his “in-water training courses” will get the full 100% cost of their online videos back off his course training rates, so in effect the videos are free of charge to all of his future students.
For more information and to purchase the online training videos, visit www.sidemounting.com.
News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
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.
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.
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.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
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.
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
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