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Stunning images produce win for Team Lembeh in the Shootout
The SHOOTOUT is a unique underwater photography event which pits teams in dive resorts around the world against each other in live shootouts. In 2016, a team at Lembeh Resort, Indonesia competed in a live shootout with a team at Gulen Dive Resort, Norway, with the former winning. From 16 to 23 June this year, a rematch was held, with the Lembeh team being captained by Alex Mustard and the Gulen team by Keri Wilk. The contest had three categories: Nudibranchs, Fish/Invertebrates and Wide Angle and at the end of each competition day, the participant’s images went forward to a public vote on www.uwshootout.com.
The Nudibranch and Fish/Invertebrate rounds were both narrowly won by Team Lembeh, while Team Gulen won the wide angle category. These results allowed Team Lembeh to retain their title and win the contest overall. The actual winning margin was only 66 votes (of over 4000 in total), making it a very close run thing right up to the end.
Simultaneously to the the team contest was an individual contest between all the participants. This was won by Galice Hoarau of Team Gulen, with Nick More and Kellda Centeno of Team Lembeh taking second and third places respectively. Along the way, both teams created a simply stunning collection of underwater images, which is available to view on uwshootout.com. The 2018 SHOOTOUT was such a a success that there are plans underway to run a further rematch in 2020.
For more information visit the Shootout website by clicking here.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
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Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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