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Freediving Competition To Be Held In Manchester At The End Of May

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9 years ago

May 26, 2014

There will be a Pool Freediving competition held by ApneistsUK (www.freedivers.co.uk) on May 31st 2014 in Manchester. There will be both complete beginners and current record holders attending, and anyone is free to join in whatever their level. If you don’t feel like competing, come and watch for the experience.

There will be no large prizes as the competition will be small, relaxed and informal, but will hold AIDA ranking status. It will be held in Manchester at Wright Robinson College. It will take the form of a single event (with the possibility of two if you are only having a short rest time). You can choose any discipline between STA / DYN / DNF and the cost are £25 for one event or £40 for two events (as the time in between will be very short it wouldn’t be a good idea to push if you are doing two events).

The Competition will have one DYN/DNF lane running and an STA lane.

The pool has been booked from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Registration will be from 1.00pm.

Click here to email organiser Steve Millard to request forms and payment details.

More details on the event can be found here.

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Jeff chats to… Christopher Bartlett, MD of Indigo Safaris, about scuba diving and safaris in Africa (5 of 5)

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2 days ago

June 2, 2023

Jeff Goodman

In the last in this exclusive series of five videos, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-Large, chats to Christopher Bartlett, Managing Director of Indigo Safaris, about their diving and wildlife adventures, and four of their top destinations. In this episode Christopher talks about Africa.

For more information, please visit www.indigosafaris.com

Rather listen to a podcast? Click on this link to listen HERE.

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PADI makes a splash at Palma International Boat Show

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3 days ago

June 1, 2023

Team Scubaverse

PADI created a buzz at the recent Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca where a real-life PADI branded mermaid engaged exhibitors and guests to showcase their PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Mermaid Courses.

The Palma International Boat Show, a prominent event in the yachting and boating industry, witnessed an impressive gathering of 271 participating companies, alongside a stunning display of 252 boats at sea. Drawing an enthusiastic audience, more than 32,000 people attended the show, setting the stage for PADI to captivate a diverse range of individuals with their mesmerising mermaid concept.

Over the course of two days, the enchanting mermaid made an eye-catching appearance, gracefully circulating among attendees while distributing flyers highlighting the PADI courses. As the summer season approaches, this interactive approach aimed to create awareness and generate interest in PADI’s Open Water Diver and PADI Mermaid courses, inviting water enthusiasts of all ages to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

“Our presence at the Palma International Boat Show allowed us to engage with a wide range of yachting and water sports enthusiasts,” said Josep Lluís Massuet, PADI EMEA Regional Manager, Spain.

“By featuring our PADI branded mermaid, we aimed to capture attention, spark curiosity, and promote our courses that empower individuals to begin their underwater adventures, explore and save the ocean.”

The PADI branded mermaid at the Palma International Boat Show served as a symbol of adventure and environmental stewardship, embodying PADI’s commitment to seek adventure and save the ocean.

For more from PADI, please visit www.padi.com