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Shark Week Underwater Video Course
We are back from the Shark Week underwater video course in S.Africa in association with Scubaaddicts and Hidden Depths Dive Tours. Graig the owner at Scubaaddicts guaranteed us sharks and I have to say that he certainly did not disappoint us.
The weather was against us for the first day with strong winds and a large sea swell which meant we couldn’t launch the boats from the river launch site. Disappointing but certainly not time wasted as this gave us change to check all of our equipment thoroughly and go through some video production theory. The following day let us out into the ocean and the shark experience began.
At this time of year it was the Black Tip Oceanic sharks that were most visible with the occasional Tiger shark cruising by for good measure. The two dives a day, with sharks on every dive, gave the course students ample time to secure good video footage for their sequences. The cameras used ranged from small compacts in housings to Hanycams to SLRs like the 7D. All producing great results.
There were a few sharks decorated with fishing hooks and lines which was sad to see but all in all they were very healthy and are doing well in the marine protection area.
Visibility wasn’t fantastic after the bad weather but it was good enough. Our hosts, Graig and Shona were very welcoming and made our stay extremely pleasant. We will be holding future courses there so keep an eye open for dates or contact me if you would like to register a preference.
Our next Red Sea course is at the end of September with Red Sea Diving Safaris and OonasDivers.
Good diving.
Photos are video frames taken from the course
You can watch a video clip from the course at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doh_IkCqdAs&list=UUKfpZWTCn_SdaILHrx5HRvg&index=1
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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