News
Are you ready for Scubafest Cornwall 2017?
For three days over the coming Spring Bank Holiday – Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 2017 – scuba divers from around the country will take over Pentewan Sands Holiday Park near St Austell for Scubafest Cornwall 2017.
Some of the top names from the UK dive industry, including Suunto, Typhoon, Mares/SSI, Huish Outdoors, Sea & Sea, TDI/SDI, Oonasdivers and many more will be onsite. Other highlights include:
- The RNLI’s health point kiosk – are you fit enough?
- PADI running a range of dive courses
- Try dives with BSAC and a free dive for existing BSAC members on Saturday 29th
- British Divers Marine Life Rescue demonstrations with public interaction
- Sea Shepherd with all their cool merchandise
- The Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s shore search on Sunday 30th
- Splash In competition
- Ocean-themed face painting
- C&R testing will be on site all weekend for all your air fills (at a small charge)
- Aquasport International & Dive Newquay will be running tech and CCR try dives
- Freediving 2000 will be running freediving workshops
- a Treasure Hunt with prizes from Fourth Element
- Underwater photography talks with Oonasdivers’ resident photo pro Duxy
- Pentewan sands providing day/evening entertainment with children’s workshops in the day, kids disco, live bands, karaoke disco, fancy dress and competitions
The Scubaverse team will be at Scubafest all weekend covering the event. If you see us, come and say hi – we’ll be easy to spot with our Scubaverse polo shirts!!!
So make the most of your Spring Bank Holiday and join us at Cornwall ScubaFest. Book your accommodation now here.
To find out more about Cornwall ScubaFest visit www.cornwallscubafest.co.uk.
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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