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BSAC divers are world record holders for underwater dominoes
Del-Mar Dive Club has officially earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for their recent underwater dominoes record attempt.
In the past few days, members of Del-Mar Dive Club have had official news from the London headquarters of the Guinness World Records that they have smashed the record for the number of scuba divers playing underwater dominoes at the same time.
To celebrate BSAC’s diamond jubilee, Del-Mar Dive Club brought together 60 divers to play underwater dominoes at the same time, beating the previous record by 10.
Del-Mar Dive Club first came up with the idea for underwater dominoes as a novel way to mark the 60th anniversary.
They then spent six months planning for the event, which took place in August at Wigston Swimming Pool where the club hold their training sessions, before facing a nervous six-week wait to find out whether their hard work had paid off.
One of the main organisers, Del-Mar Dive Club Diving Officer Daniel Smith, said he had an attack of nerves when he saw the official email come through to his inbox.
Daniel said: “I knew we had worked really hard to get it but the rules and regulations surrounding record attempts are so strict.
“I felt sure we had remained within the boundaries of what they allow but with all the paper work you need to submit, video footage you need to provide, I couldn’t be 100 per cent sure so I was very nervous when I was opening the email.
“You can imagine the relief when I read what it said – which was ‘We are delighted to confirm that you have successfully achieved a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for ’Most people playing dominoes underwater’. We would like to congratulate you on your record-breaking achievement. You are OFFICIALLY AMAZING.’”
To celebrate the fact they are now ‘officially amazing’ and to mark BSAC’s diamond jubilee, the Del-Mar divers have organised a huge bash at Stoney Cove, the UK’s National Diving Centre in Stoney Stanton, on November 30.
You can find out more about Del-Mar Dive Club here.
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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
by Howard Rosenstein
With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet
Experience the Red Sea’s golden age of diving through the eyes of its pioneering figure, Howard Rosenstein. The new paperback edition of his acclaimed memoir, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, is a visual feast, showcasing over 200 stunning images above and below water by legendary photographer David Doubilet, the author and others.
Journey from a makeshift diving school in a train carriage to the forefront of global dive tourism. Rosenstein’s narrative weaves together thrilling underwater adventures, historical discoveries (from Roman coins to unmapped reefs), and encounters with a fascinating cast of characters, including underwater legends and world leaders.
This enhanced paperback release offers a deeper dive into Rosenstein’s story, featuring additional images, refined text, and minor corrections. Witness how his passion for the underwater world not only shaped a generation of divers but also subtly influenced the delicate peace process of the region. This is a story of adventure, discovery, and the enduring allure of the Red Sea.
You don’t need to be a diver to get lost in these pages—there’s something here for anyone who loves a good adventure, a slice of history, or a peek into someone else’s amazing life.
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true.’
Sylvia Earle
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’
SCUBA magazine
About the author
Howard Rosenstein is a one-off who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2009. In this memoir, he shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.
The book
Review copies on request – please contact Alex Gibson: alex@divedup.com |
Release date 11 March 2025
RRP GBP £25 | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-909455-54-2
216 pages | Revised 1st Edition | 234 x 156 mm
Available from Divedup.com, online and from retailers.
Dive Trade: Nautilus UK
Book Trade: Gardners Books.
Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true’ – Sylvia Earle
‘A page-turning memoir filled with stories of finding treasures, shipwrecks, and discovering exotic coral reefs teeming with marine life.’ – Explorers Journal, Explorers Club of America
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’ – SCUBA magazine
‘A very satisfying read.’ – DIVE magazine
‘A rollicking fun tale.’ – Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer
‘This is a fascinating story and one well told.’ – Divernet
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ – David Doubilet
‘A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.’ – Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant
‘A gripping tale.’ – Undercurrent
‘An upbeat tale of success with surprising twists along the way… will enlighten and entertain.’ – Jewish Book Council
‘A captivating voyage… I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey’ – Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer
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