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Florida Dive Show - Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention CenterPosted 11/5/2009 12:09:12 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event December 5 - December 6: Palm Beach, FL, USA experience all that sunny south florida has to offer and escape winter at the premier florida dive show which will be held in the palm beach county convention center. Operation S.E.R.V.E. Inaugural Kickoff Dive Rally & Luncheon FundraiserPosted 10/31/2009 12:00:13 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event November 14: Redondo Beach, CA, USA operation s.e.r.v.e. inaugural kickoff dive rally & luncheon fundraiser saturday, november 14th, 2009 7:00am - 4:00pm veterans park 309 esplanade redondo beach, ca 90277 operation scuba education & rehabilitation for veteran’s empowerment “to serve is at the heart of our operation.” operation scuba education &rehabilitation for veterans empowerment “operation s.e.r.v.e.” was founded in june 2008 as a non-profit tax-exempt (501-c3) pending national organization chartered in the state of california. the purpose of s.e.r.v.e. is to empower our returning military veterans by promoting physical healing, uplifting lives and providing a lifelong level of success. “making possibilities for veterans with disabilities” through scuba diving, snorkeling and related activities, operation s.e.r.v.e. supports and facilitates programs that teach disabled military vets how to soar. • admission includes dive, air refill, food and drinks. all proceeds go towards operation s.e.r.v.e. events and veteran’s training programs. admission fees $25.00 for divers $10.00 for non-divers $7.00 for retired veterans attending luncheon. • event registration is at 7:00am-7:45am at the operation s.e.r.v.e. booth opening ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m. • lunch celebration compliments of mexican chipotle grill will commence promptly at 12:00pm noon followed by raffle prizes. raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20 open to the community join us for a fun filled day of events bring a veteran take an opportunity to have lunch with a veteran and say thank you operation s.e.r.v.e. is a volunteer organization, which depends on freewill contributions and fundraising activities to continue its work. we welcome your tax-deductible contributions. for more information or to rsvp contact vlad ilinsky vilinsky@earthlink.net or (818) 395-1606. www.operation-serve.org become a “friend of operation s.e.r.v.e.” today! Pirates Week 2009Posted 10/12/2009 12:00:08 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event November 12 - November 22: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Music, street dances, costumes, games, food and drink, "pirate invasion", Kids Day, glittering parade, sports events, Heritage Days, fireworks! Its 11 fun-filled, festive days in the sun with something for everyone, and a lot of it FREE! First its fireworks, followed by a local song contest and then, almost every day for 11 days, Caribbean rhythms pulsate in open-air street dances until the wee hours of the morning. An authentic slice of the native Caribbean! A mock "pirate invasion" from the sea! Two old-time sailing vessels, loaded with "pirates" make a Saturday surprise landing at the bowl-shaped George Town harbour, as thousands line the streets to take part in the spectacle or just watch. Its good-natured fun, theres a new twist every year, and families just love it. Its the only event of its kind in the Caribbean region. Please take a few minutes to browse our Web site and find out all about this years Festival. We hope that youll come out and join the fun during your visit to the Cayman Islands. Pirates Week Administration 10 Shedden Road P.O. Box 51 Grand Cayman KY1-1101 Cayman Islands Tel: (345) 949-5859 Fax: (345) 949-5449 E-mail: pirates@candw.ky DEMA Show 2009Posted 10/4/2009 12:00:09 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event November 4 - November 7: Orlando, FL, USA dema show 2009 will be the only international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and adventure travel industries. more than 11,000 professionals will gather in orlando, florida november 4-7, 2009 to combine business, pleasure, education and diving and discover the treasure of dema show. this website will be d in the coming months and is the virtual home of dema show 2009! visit this site frequently for exhibitor listings, exhibit sales material, on-line registration, housing forms and information on the exciting programs and events that make dema show a cant miss event for industry professionals! note: this show is limited to trade professionals only. credentials are required for registration and will be verified. neither the show floor or the conference sessions are open to consumers. London International Dive ShowPosted 9/24/2009 12:00:26 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event Oct 24 - Oct 25: Birmingham, United Kingdom Twice a year the diving world gears up for the highlights of the sports calendar — the London and Birmingham Dive Shows. At each event hundreds of leading suppliers of the latest diving gear, holidays, training courses, leisurewear and boats meet with thousands of experienced and wannabe divers from the UK, Europe and beyond.The Dive Shows also attract world-renowned diving experts to the speaker programmes that run alongside each event. Recent high-profile speakers have included underwater explorer and Oceans leader Paul Rose, record-breaking freediver Sara Campbell, diving explorer and marine journalist Monty Halls, specialist oceanographer and leading environmental campaigner Fabien Cousteau, and specialist underwater film-maker Mike deGruy. Hugely popular, these presentations often have standing room only despite being able to seat more than 500 people.With hundreds of new ideas on the exhibition floor — plus the opportunity to try out and purchase the latest kit — theres no better place to go for diving information, advice and inspiration. E.R.D. Emergency Response Diver - Catalina Hyperbaric ChamberPosted 9/18/2009 12:00:05 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event Oct 18 - Oct 23: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA, USA diving emergencies. only knowledge, skill, and practice resolve them. you get all three from the emergency response diver course. the emergency response diver program focuses on practical field experience - what can and should be done at the scene of a diving casualty. you will learn: the best way to handle a victim in the water. how to administer effective cpr and first aid. the techniques to use for beach and boat rescues. how to make the best use of emergency oxygen. how to efficiently manage the diving accident scene. specific methods for aiding victims of hypothermia, near-drowning, and other diving medical maladies. practice, practice, practice. the emergency response diver course is field-orientated. youll spend most of your time at, near, or in the water practicing rescues or in small groups mastering first aid, cpr, and emergency oxygen use. youll learn how to direct people at a diving casualty scene, how to communicate effectively with rescue and emergency medical personnel, and how to coordinate transportation. you will apply what you learn in practical and realistic field simulations. TrashFest 2009 - Texas Gulf Coast Council of Diving ClubsPosted 9/3/2009 12:00:06 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event Oct 3: New Braunfels, TX, USA about trashfest... divers gather once a year in scenic new braunfels to clean the crystal clear comal river after a season of tubers have "lost" literally tons of trash. this is one of the oldest divers environmental clean up in the country. join us for a day of fun diving, competition, and a wrap-up bbq and door prize giveaway. trashfest is a major event bringing together scuba divers, businesses, governmental agencies, schools, civic and youth groups, and local citizens to improve the quality of the comal river in new braunfels, tx. the comal river became famous when ripleys believe it or not featured it as the shortest river in the world. the 2.5-mile comal is one of the largest springs in texas with 8 million gallons of water flowing through every hour. the water is pure, clear and cold, about 23-29 celsius (72 degrees f.), and attracts thousands of tubers and tourists each year. trashfest draws participants from all over texas and beyond. the purpose of trashfest is to: raise public awareness of the aquatic environment in texas promote recycling programs and community involvement serve as a model for other river and aquatic cleanup programs around the country involve young children and educate them about the importance of protecting our environment trashfest is believed to be the longest running underwater cleanup in the country, with the first clean up in 1974. since 1980*, more than 8500 volunteers have removed over: 197,000 pounds of trash 250,000 cans and bottles 351,000 pop-tops and bottle caps 8,500 sunglasses and shoes *no records available prior to 1980 California Lobster Season Opens at 12:01 AM on Saturday Morning, October 3rd.Posted 9/3/2009 12:00:06 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event Oct 3: , CA, USA california lobster season! the california lobster lives between san luis obispo county south, nearly to the tip of baja california, mexico. first day of season last day of season saturday september 27, 2008 thursday march 18, 2009 saturday october 3, 2009 thursday march 17, 2010 saturday october 2, 2010 thursday march 16, 2011 Washington D.C. Dive ShowPosted 8/25/2009 12:07:35 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event September 25 - September 26: Arlington, VA, USA Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, USA 22202 Exhibiting Space: Brad Nolan, Dive Chronicles. 1323 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Toll Free Phone: 888-55-SCUBA Toll Free Phone: 888-557-2822 Phone: 954-520-8888 Fax: 954-337-2333 info@divechronicles.com The 10th Annual San Diego UnderSea Film ExhibitionPosted 8/22/2009 12:02:26 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event September 11 - September 12: San Diego, CA, USA this event takes place at qualcomm hall in beautiful sorrento valley, san diego, ca. tickets are $15 per evening and it starts at 7pm. there is a unique program each evening, so be sure to try and attend both nights. California Coastal Cleanup DayPosted 8/19/2009 12:00:06 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event September 19: Los Angeles County Area Beaches, CA, USA Be a part of the largest volunteer day on the planet! Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) began in 1985 and has grown into a huge annual event. Every state with a coastline participates, including the Great Lakes states, and even some inland states clean river and lake shores. The one-day cleanup is international—at last count, over 60 nations participated—and may be the largest volunteer day on the planet. Heal the Bay and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors are the Los Angeles County coordinators for the state of Californias Coastal Cleanup Day. We bring out over 10,000 volunteers to cleanup sites each year in L.A. County to over 50 sites along Santa Monica Bay and along inland creeks and waterways. Please see the sidebar on the right for information about the next Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County. Coastal Cleanup Day involves individuals, schools, community and company volunteer groups. Volunteers in Los Angeles County typically collect tens of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables during a three-hour period. By filling out the trash "data cards" during the cleanup, volunteers are helping to identify and stop polluters in the future. Most people clean at the beach and on foot, but there are also special cleanups for inland creeks, boaters, kayakers, and divers. By far the most common item picked up are cigarette butts. Some of the more unusual items found in recent years were a chandelier, a briefcase full of graham crackers, and a bridal gown. Coastal Cleanup Day is held annually on the third Saturday of September. Please see the sidebar on the right-side of this page for details about the next Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County. For other California locations, please visit the California Coastal Commission website . F or more information, contact us at (800) COAST-4U or coast4u@coastal.ca.gov . Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to Noon for the 24th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day Port of Los Angeles Lobster FestivalPosted 8/18/2009 12:08:06 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event September 18 - September 20: San Pedro, CA, USA the worlds largest lobster festival, the port of los angeles lobster festival features discount maine lobster meals. after feasting on our world famous lobster meals, guests in the past have enjoyed dancing, street performers, a pirate camp, tall ships and music from artists like jason mraz, tristan prettyman, the young dubliners, general public or shop for arts and crafts. lobster lovers enjoy a scenic outdoor park and shops at ports o call in san pedro , california . free entertainment with admission free parking! located only 20 minutes south from downtown la! ASR Trade ExpoPosted 8/10/2009 12:00:05 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event September 10 - September 12: San Diego, CA, USA asr (action sports retailer) make the commitment to grow your business in 2009 and beyond, and attend action sports retailer in san diego this january! asr continues to be the leading forum to see the action sports industry. year after year asr brings thousands of top retailers and distributors from the surf, skate, snow, moto and mma lifestyle industry together, and draws international attendance from shops, fashion boutiques and chain stores around the world. asr delivers retailers the ultimate buying platform for the action sports market under one roof in a business first, product focused setting.of one of the most dynamic industries in the world. SURF EXPOPosted 7/20/2009 12:00:18 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event August 20 - August 22: Orlando, FL, USA Welcome to Surf Expo, where since 1976, manufacturers and retailers in the surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort industries have come together in a business-first buying and selling environment. Surf Expo traces its beginnings to a 1975 board meeting of the Eastern Surf Association when a group of ambitious sales reps rented out rooms to show their lines to the buyers who had congregated in Virginia Beach, VA, to attend the meeting. The following year, Ross Houston, a board member, decided to make this more than just a “show and tell” and launched the first Surf Expo at Cocoa Beach’s Cape Colony Hotel. By its fifth year, Surf Expo moved into Orlando’s Tupperware Auditorium with 150 booths. Orange County Convention Center 9899 International Drive Orlando, Florida Adult Sleepover at the Aquarium of the PacificPosted 7/14/2009 12:00:02 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event August 14 - August 15: Long Beach, CA, USA viewing fish in aquariums can be a relaxing and meditative activity. enjoy the tranquility and serenity of the aquarium at night during our adult sleepover! unwind and relax with yoga and meditation, experience the excitement of animal interactions, learn through an informal lecture by marine educators, and fall asleep by one of our large exhibits. your aquarium sleepover experience includes a dinner of gourmet pizza with all the fixings, snacks, a sleepover t-shirt, and continental breakfast in the morning Curaçao - Become a Photo Journalist EventPosted 7/8/2009 12:00:06 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event August 1 - August 8: Curaçao, Venezuela Enjoy the ultimate dive adventure. Sign Up for a chance to explore Curaçao and participate in Underwater Photography Seminars and Education with Sport Diver Editor Ty Sawyer. Dive with three of Curaçaos most experienced dive operators: Sunset Divers at Sunset Waters Beach Resort, Easy Divers at Habitat Curaçao and Ocean Encounters at Hilton Curaçao. International Coastal CleanupPosted 7/3/2009 12:07:04 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event August 3 - September 19: , USA mark your calendars now for the 24th annual international coastal cleanup, september 19, 2009 and sign up for s about events in your area. last year, nearly 400,000 volunteers collected more than 6.8 million pounds of trash in 104 countries and 42 u.s. states during the 2008 international coastal cleanup - the worlds largest volunteer effort of its kind. official registration opens on august 3, 2009. Ultimate Diver ChallengePosted 7/1/2009 12:00:05 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event August 1 - August 8: Cozumel, Mexico we are inviting teams of divers to buddy up and join us in a dive event with a chance to compete against other teams by using their underwater diving skills to earn them the title of "the ultimate diver team", and in the quest to earn the sole title of "the ultimate diver". experience a vacation with over $13,000 in prizes and products along with the opportunity to become a better diver. the ultimate diver challenge allows our industry to emphasize the extreme importance that is placed on education, safety and training. although diving is typically seen as an individual, non competitive sport, our industry and each of us are obligated to maintain basic scuba skills that will keep our reefs and marine life safe from human harm. these essential skills, fine tuned and practiced will also maintain the safety and our obligation to be the "best" dive buddy. L.A. County Instructor Certification CoursePosted 6/30/2009 12:13:48 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event July 11 - Oct 10: Los Angeles, CA, USA The 3Rs (Rocks, Rips and Reefs) is an entire series of courses designed to safely introduce divers to popular, local dive sites. Conducted by certified Los Angeles County Scuba Instructors, the Rocks, Rips and Reefs course includes a short educational seminar covering safe beach diving skills, certain aspects of the local marine environment, and other valuable, site-specific information.Saturday, July 11-8:00 AM Malaga CoveSaturday, Aug. 8 -8:00 AM Point DumeSaturday, Sept. 12-8:00 AM White PointSaturday, Oct. 10-8:00 AM Nicholas Canyon LAUPS International Photo CompititionPosted 6/30/2009 12:13:48 AM in Scuba Diving Events Scuba Diving Event July 1 - September 18: Los Angeles, CA, USA The Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society announces the 47th Annual International Underwater Photographic Competition. This year the oldest and one of the largest contests of its kind offers seven categories, five still and two video which amateur photographers may enter. Prizes include live-aboard/land-based vacations, diving/photo equipment, and much more. The deadline for receipt of entries is September 18, 2009. Visit the link for guidelines, rules and entry form. |
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