GO Diving Show Guide

The ultimate interactive and immersive event celebrating all aspects of diving! Whether you want to find out more about diving, are just getting started in this exciting sport or are an experienced veteran, GO Diving has something for you!

The date: Friday 22 – Sunday 24 February 2019 (Friday – trade only) The venue: Ricoh Arena, Coventry, CV6 6GE

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Headlining the GO Diving Show are an array of celebrity divers who have each had a major impact on the diving world in their own unique way. They will be on the Main Stage on Saturday 23 February and Sunday 24 February for a mix of must-see presentations, ‘fireside chats’ and Q&A sessions

ANDY TORBET Andy Torbet is a professional underwater explorer, cave and technical diver, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Member of The Explorers’ Club. At last count he’s written over 200 articles and presented on 21 TV series, including programmes which saw him dive HMHS Britannic, under iceberg in the Arctic, inside glaciers in Greenland, freedive under Alaskan ice, with giant spider crabs in Japan, pilot the Oceanworks 1ATM Hardsuit and dive shipwrecks and caves all around the world. He’s been lead diver and supervisor on a number of archaeological and scientific expeditions, and spent ten years in the British Forces where one of his roles was commander of the Army’s Underwater Bomb Disposal Unit. He’s also a professional skydiver and climber, amateur father and seems to spend half his life living out of his campervan.

MIRANDA KRESTOVNIKOFF Born in land-locked Buckinghamshire, Miranda never thought she’d end up as a water baby, but an attractive vet in the queue for the scuba diving club at University persuaded her to sign up and she was lured into the underwater world, never to look back. Little did she realise that diving would shape her career. Her very first job as a television presenter involved diving with reef sharks and her first shark bite! Presenting two series of Wreck Detectives for Channel 4, she went on to explore underwater wonders around the UK for BBC2’s BAFTA-award-winning series Coast. She now dives and presents wildlife stories on BBC1’s The One Show and has even presented radio programmes underwater for BBC Radio 4’s Costing the Earth and the BBC World Service.

LINDEN WOLBERT Linden Wolbert is the pioneer of the exploding mermaid trend that shows no signs of slowing down. With over 45 million video views, 80,000 YouTube subscribers and her own signature line of mermaid swim products with BodyGlove, she is arguably the most-successful professional ‘entrepremermaid’ in the world. She is contagiously enthusiastic, and has a true passion for ocean ‘edutainment’, sharing her numerous aquatic adventures in mini-documentaries aimed at children on her YouTube channel in her acclaimed Mermaid Minute series. Linden is a skilled freediver, and has done underwater modelling and pro in-water stunt doubling for films, TV and commercials, as well as appearing as a mermaid in feature films and several music videos.

UMBERTO PELIZZARI Umberto Pelizzari is an Italian freediver, widely considered among the best of all time. He’s the only one to have established world records in all freediving disciplines that existed at that time - Constant Weight, Variable Weight, and No Limits.

He became famous for his rivalry with another top freediver, Pipin Ferreras, originally a close training friend. In No-Limits, Pelizzari and Ferreras pushed each other deeper and deeper and became the focus of the 2001 IMAX production Ocean Men.

During his career, he achieved depths of 82m in Constant Weight, 131m in Variable, and 150m in No Limits. His best performance in static is 8’, and 19’56” (during medical tests) after breathing pure oxygen. He’s also done work teaching, has worked on television shows, created the Apnea Academy, and authored the widely used Manual of Freediving.

MONTY HALLS A former Royal Marines Officer who worked for Nelson Mandela during the peace process in the early 1990s, Monty left the forces to pursue a career in expeditions, travel journalism, and marine biology. Monty has since led teams in some of the most-challenging environments on Earth, presented numerous multi-award-winning documentaries, launched his own production company, and become a renowned inspirational speaker and writer. He has also developed a one-of-a-kind leadership and team building system for the professional and education sectors.

Monty is a Land Rover global ambassador, president of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, a Help for Heroes patron and numerous conservation organisations. He is best known for his three BBC2 series Great Escapes, where he lived on the west coasts of Scotland and Ireland with his dog Reuben. He also presented the multi-awardwinning series Great Barrier Reef. His next Channel Four series - My Family and the Galapagos - airs this Summer and features the whole Halls family in a poignant conservation mission to the Galapagos.

He has written several books, and is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers, many of them communicating his enthusiasm for the natural world.

MEHGAN HEANEY-GRIER Mehgan Heaney-Grier is a lifelong adventurer who specialises in pushing boundaries and thrives on personal challenges. Her drive and passion for the ocean helped her establish the first US freedive record for both men and women in the constant weight category in 1996, with a dive to 47m. Less than one year later she bettered that record with a dive to over 50m. In 2000, Mehgan was one of the original inductees into the Women Diver’s Hall of Fame for her leadership and outstanding contribution to the field of diving. She holds a degree in Ecology Evolutionary Biology, and Anthropology, and has worked in the field with sharks and other marine and land-based predators more than 20 years.

An accomplished athlete, stunt diver, TV personality, and marine conservationist, she has been featured in publications worldwide such as Life, People, and Outside magazines, and has starred-in and appeared on hundreds of television shows.

Hollywood films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, and Into the Blue, have utilised Mehgan’s underwater expertise to perform difficult underwater stunts for leading ladies such as Keira Knightly, Jessica Alba, and Olivia Wilde.

Starting in 2015, Mehgan worked as the team Divemaster for two treasure-hunting expeditions in South America that were later featured on the Discovery Channel series, Treasure Quest: Snake Island.

JILL HEINERTH More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has explored right here on Earth. She is a veteran of over 30 years of filming, photography and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world with National Geographic, NOAA, various educational institutions and television networks worldwide.

She is the inaugural Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and the diving world’s highest award from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, the NOGI.

As a motivational speaker, Jill Heinerth educates and inspires people about our fascinating underwater world. Partnering with Penguin Random House in Canada and Harper Collins in the US, Jill will soon be releasing four new majormarket, non-fiction and children’s books.

SIX STAGES

As well as the Main Stage, there are no less than five other stages at GO Diving dedicated to specific disciplines and interests – Technical Stage, Freediving Stage, Underwater Photography Stage, Travel Stage and the Inspiration Stage – playing host to more than 50 speakers.

TECHNICAL STAGE This stage will be home to some of the biggest names in the world of technical diving, talking about a wide range of subjects, including ancient shipwrecks, deep wreck photography, expeditions, citizen science, cave diving, risk management, diving medicine, ghost fishing and 3D photogrammetry.

Those speaking include Phil Short, John Kendall, Leigh Bishop, Tomasz Stachura, Gemma Smith, Mike and Robert Thomas, Gareth Lock, Chantelle Taylor-Newman, Mark Powell, Rich Walker, Peter Routledge, Paul Toomer, Tim Clements and Sally Cartwright.

TRAVEL STAGE The ideal place to come and be inspired for your next diving adventure, be that around our shores or further afield. Our eclectic mix of travel specialists will tease and tantalise with a focus on resorts, liveaboards and locations that are sure to factor into your ‘bucket list’ of diving destinations in the future.

FREEDIVING STAGE Supported by the team at www.deeperblue.com - a wellrespected web-based site devoted to freediving, scuba diving and technical diving – this stage will feature talks from the likes of world-famous professional mermaid Linden Wolbert, freediving photographer Daan Verhoeven, and freediving educators Stig Severinsen, Steve Millard and Emma Farrell. Watch this space – more big names to come!

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY STAGE This will have notable talks from the likes of established pro shooters Alex Mustard MBE, Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield, Phil and Anne Medcalf, Mario Vitalini, Martyn Guess, Stuart Philpott, Jason Brown, Ellen Cuylaerts, Jane Morgan, David Diley and Jeremy Cuff, as well as some of the industry’s newcomers, including Byron Conroy and Roisin Maddison.

They will be discussing topics as diverse as macro, super-macro, wide-angle, marine life, basic set-up, using full manual control, lighting, post-processing and modelling, as well as the pros and cons of compacts, mirrorless systems and DSLRs.

INSPIRATION STAGE Dedicated to getting back to basics – how to plan an unguided dive, what thermal protection to wear at what temperature, how to set-up your equipment and all those other questions prospective divers don’t know and are too scared to ask – as well as showcasing inspiring stories and people in all aspects of diving. Expect speakers from the main training agencies – PADI, BSAC, RAID, SSI, SAA and GUE – as well as specialist organisations like Deptherapy and BDMLR.

GET INVOLVED

The darkness beckons... Come and try your hand at caving in our interactive cave experience

What is it like to scramble around in the pitch-black, your way forward through winding passageways lit only by the light on your protective helmet? Welcome to the world of caving – and you can try it first-hand at the GO Diving Show at our interactive caving experience!

You will don kneepads and a helmet with bright LED light and then venture into the daunting cave system. Through a clever and convoluted design that takes you up and down as well as left and right, you will traverse some 30 metres of dark, narrow cave passageways before emerging back into daylight. Along the way you will have to make your way through constrictions, around tight corners, over obstacles and even scramble through a deep ball pool in the middle of the route! Suitable for children (aged 4+) and adults alike, this interactive experience is sure to be popular – and with four cameras inside the cave system linked into a TV mounted outside, your friends and family can see how you fair on your journey into the darkness.

The cave experience does give you a real flavour for what genuine caving feels like, but fear not, if the tight spaces and cloying darkness get too much for you, there are several emergency exits the team can open to get you quickly out.

Cave Diving Group members Mike and Robert Thomas will be on-hand to offer some advice for those brave enough to take up the challenge, and explain how you can take this exciting experience into the real world and get into dry caving and cave diving.

Experience a virtual shark dive with Discovery Channel The GO Diving show has teamed up with the Discovery Channel to allow you to venture on an exciting virtual shark dive

Whether you are already an avid diver, or looking to take the plunge into this exciting sport, you cannot miss the opportunity to don a VR headset and find yourself in the midst of the action on an adrenaline-fuelled Discovery Channel Shark Week dive!

Sharks, widely misunderstood by the general public and vilified in the mainstream media, are one of nature’s most-graceful and impressive predators, and being in the water with any of the multitude of species is simply mind-blowing. In these virtual reality films, you will be able to see exactly how

Virtual reality bonanza! As well as the Discovery Channel VR booth, several of the exhibitors at GO Diving are bringing their virtual reality experiences to the show, including a dive with seals in the waters off Ireland, a cage dive with great white sharks off Guadalupe, a unique 360-degree dive inside a cave in France, and many more.

amazing these creatures are, as they surround the divers and approach from every angle.

Want to try it out for yourself? Get down to the GO Diving show and make your way to the Discovery Channel VR booth. Whatever your age, you too can get up close and personal with some of the ocean’s greatest apex predators.

And there’s more... As well as six stages, just shy of 60 speakers, the virtual reality dives and the caving experience, there is plenty more at GO Diving to occupy your time!

TRYDIVE POOLS GO Diving features two 100 sq m pools for entry-level trydives, technical trydives and freediving/snorkelling sessions, so this is the perfect time to take the plunge for the first time, or try your hand at a new discipline.

MASTERCLASSES There will be masterclasses in both freediving and underwater photography/videography over the weekend, where you can be part of a small group getting personalised tuition and advice from acknowledged experts in their field. Watch this space for more information and how to register for a slot. These will be strictly space-limited!

INTERACTIVE CHALLENGES Reckon your navigation skills are up to scratch? Think your S-drill is the fastest around? Got your trim bang on? Then come and showcase your talents at our interactive zones! The GUE team will be showing you how to get that perfect horizontal trim on their ‘trim machine’, while the navigation trail will test your abilities to accurately read a compass. The head-to-head S-drill challenge will let you take on a buddy in a timed showdown – and the fastest times will go on our Wall of Fame. Will you be able to beat the times set by the pros?

THE NEXT GENERATION All those keen kids and talented teens out there who have already got into diving or are wanting to have not been forgotten. Our dedicated Next Generation section will be manned by several inspirational youngsters and teenagers who have racked up an impressive array of certifications between them, and they will be on hand to chat with other young people and hang out with like-minded child and teen divers.

EXHIBITORS The stages and other immersive elements of the GO Diving Show are scattered around the venue, and filling the space inbetween are a host of stands from major manufacturers like Aqua Lung, Apeks, Mares, Fourth Element, Santi, Halcyon, Suunto, Beuchat, Finnsub, AP Diving, Ballistic RIBs and Otter Watersports, top training agencies such as PADI, BSAC, RAID, SSI, SAA and GUE, travel specialists like Scuba Travel, Dive Worldwide, Regal, Caribbean Fun Travel and Diverse Scuba, five major retailers, and a wide selection of resorts and liveaboards from around the world.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW – AND WIN BIG!

The GO Diving Show is taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 22-24 February 2019. As well as saving £8 by booking your tickets in advance rather than paying on the door, if you purchase tickets before 31 December 2018, you will go into a prize draw to win dive equipment goodies, including a Suunto EON Steel dive computer, dive luggage from Fourth Element, Ikelite torches courtesy of Cameras Underwater, apres-dive apparel from Scuba Diver - and more are due to be added to the list of kit up for grabs! Book your tickets now! – go to: www.godivingshow.com

EXHIBITOR GUIDE

AGGRESSOR LIVEABOARDS (82)

Aggressor Liveaboards, the ultimate in liveaboard dive yachts, celebrates its 35-year anniversary with 23 yachts, over 30 of the most-fascinating scuba-diving destinations in the world and the list keeps growing with luxury safari adventures with Aggressor Safari Lodges and intimate river cruising with Aggressor River Cruises. www.aggressor.com

ALL STAR LIVEABOARDS (50)

All Star Liveaboards is the longest operating liveaboard company in the world! Join us in the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Indonesia or the Philippines for world-renowned diving and excursions. We have something for everyone, from budget friendly to five-star luxury - even the non-divers will have a blast! www.allstarliveaboards.com

AMMONITE SYSTEM (46)

Ammonite System heating and lighting products are manufactured in the EU using the highest quality European-manufactured components available, using batteries from respected global manufacturers. Designed and machined to the highest standard, Ammonite System are forging new ground in the diving world. www.ammonitesystem.com

ANCHOR DIVE LIGHTS (35)

Get your hands on the new Series 189, an all-in-one dive light for photographers, cave divers and recereational/technical divers who want the best. The ‘189’ refers to the episode number in The Simpsons – ‘All singing, all dancing’. We believe this torch has every conceivable feature a diver needs. www.anchordivelights.com

ANDARK DIVING AND WATERSPORTS (60)

Andark was formed in 1976, originally as a diving contractor. Today, Andark is one of the country’s biggest leisure diving schools, offering a range of world-recognised dive courses. A PADI five-star IDC centre, as well as a successful retail and online shop. ‘Andark’s business is watersports’ www.andark.co.uk

AP DIVING (6)

AP Diving have been pioneers of dive equipment manufacture since 1969. 50 years later, we have grown into an internationally respected dive company with a proud legacy of landmark products - from the Commando and Tekwing BCDs to our current flagship product – the INSPIRATION closed-circuit rebreather. www.apdiving.com

APEKS (62)

Apeks began manufacturing 40 years ago with one goal - to make the best diving equipment in the world. Apeks products are pushed to the max by divers around the world. From caves to wrecks, extreme cold water to the darkest depths, Apeks products out-perform recognised standards in diving. www.apeksdiving.com

AQUA LUNG (62)

Aqua Lung is the name that first introduced the world to scuba diving in 1943 when Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emile Gagnon developed the first ‘aqua-lung’. The excitement and adventurous spirit of that first dive continues today and is reflected in Aqua Lung’s dedication to quality and innovation in the manufacturing of scuba diving equipment. www.aqualung.com

AQUATICA DIGITAL (8)

Aquatica manufactures an extensive line of underwater housings for today’s finest digital cameras, such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony. We also make the worldrenowned Delta 3 Line System of strobes, arms, trays and accessories. Both brands are preferred by many underwater professional photographers. www.aquatica.ca

BALLISTIC RIBS (51)

Designed for strength, performance and load-carrying in all conditions, Ballistic RIBs are built to last and look the part. You will love the Ballistic’s exceptionally dry ride, and this, coupled with stable handling at speed or at rest, means safe and easy boarding and a comfy ride for your passengers. Come see the new purpose-built 7.8-metre luxury dive RIB. www.ballisticribs.com

BEUCHAT (7)

Beuchat was created in 1934 in the rocky coves of Marseilles, on the Mediterranean coast in southern France by Georges Beuchat. Today, Beuchat keeps a strong leadership in wetsuits and offers products for scuba diving, snorkelling, spearfishing, freediving and outdoor swimming. www.beuchat-diving.com/gb

BIGBLUE DIVE LIGHTS (37)

Bigblue Dive Lights entered the dive light market in 2007, when we introduced our first light models. Each year we have continued to build upon the reputation for innovation, performance and quality. We utilise the latest in LED technology and incorporate creative accessory designs. www.facebook.com/bigbluedivelight

BLUE O TWO (54)

Come and see blue o two and be inspired for your next diving holiday! We’ll be releasing some fantastic worldwide show offers closer to the show, so keep an eye out for those! Drop by and say hi to the team, who will be showcasing our destinations, liveaboards and resorts. See you there! www.blueotwo.com

BRITISH DIVERS MARINE LIFE RESCUE (4)

Founded in 1988, British Divers Marine Life Rescue is the only charity covering England, Scotland and Wales dedicated to the rescue of marine life such as whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals. Our trained volunteers respond to emergency call outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. www.bdmlr.org.uk

BRITISH SUB-AQUA CLUB (BSAC) (36)

BSAC’s mission in life is simply to grow the nation’s love of scuba diving. As a not-for-profit organisation and the National Governing Body for diving and snorkelling in the UK, BSAC supports its diving family of clubs, individuals and volunteers in their pursuit of fabulous and safe diving. www.bsac.com

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS TOURIST BOARD (81)

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board are considered to be ‘BVI Concierges’. Proud experts, we are here to assist in any way with your holiday whether its land- or water-based; diving, snorkelling or excursions. Let us help you plan your holiday of a lifetime. www.cbvitourism.co.uk

BUDDY DIVE RESORT (69)

Your Buddies on Bonaire welcome you! An unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise offering spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Buddy Dive is known for its casual atmosphere, spacious accommodations, and a dive operation that keeps the needs and wishes of its guests in mind. www.buddydive.com

BUNAKEN OASIS DIVE RESORT (AP2)

The Bunaken Oasis offers guests a truly luxurious diving vacation, unparalleled within the Bunaken National Marine Park. Every element within Bunaken Oasis has been carefully designed to cater for guests looking for a special resort, with our experienced staff offering unbeatable service in all areas. www.bunakenoasis.com

CAMERAS UNDERWATER (1)

Cameras Underwater has been a leading supplier of underwater camera housings, lenses, lighting and associated components since being established back in 1991. Whether you are looking for a point-and-shoot, mirrorless system or a full-blown DSLR set-up, the experienced team will be able to assist you. www.camerasunderwater.co.uk

CANARY DIVERS (22)

Canary Divers, Regional Training Centre offers training from open water to instructor all in-house, along with equipment servicing, a dedicated Tech/CCR room and a large shop stocked with many brands. The centre is set over three floors with onsite car park and cafe. www.canarydivers.com

CandS DIVING SUPPLIES LTD (76)

CandS Diving Supplies Ltd is a small, family run business based in the north of England. All the team are truly passionate divers, and we aim to supply good-quality, robust products and diving accessories at a competitive price while giving total customer service. www.candsdiving.co.uk

CARIBBEAN FUN TRAVEL (72)

Caribbean Fun Travel is the UK dive specialist for GRENADA - BONAIRE - CURACAO - ARUBA - SABA - SAINT MARTIN – CAYMAN ISLANDS – SAINT LUCIA – GUADELOUPE – ANTIGUA. We work with the dive centres on island and know how the diving works. www.caribbeanfuntravel.co.uk

DAN EUROPE (17)

DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network Europe) is an international non-profit medical and research organisation dedicated to the safety and health of divers. Founded in 1983, DAN Europe exists to provide expert information and advice for the benefit of its members and the diving public. www.daneurope.org

DEWI NUSANTARA (AP12)

With eight spacious staterooms and one huge master suite in the panoramic stern quarters, Dewi Nusantara can take up to 18 passengers anywhere in the Indonesian archipelago. Dewi Nusantara was purposely designed to cater to those who seek quality, safety, caring service and the most-elegant schooner available. www.dewi-nusantara.com

DIRTY DIVERS (33)

Are you looking for a good way to store your octopus? In need of a spare silicone mask strap? Or looking for a specific size of snap bolt? We deliver all kind of accessories related to diving to make your live underwater a lot easier! See you! www.dirty-divers.com

DIVE & SEA THE HEBRIDES (14)

With 30 years’ experience of delivering world-class diving expeditions, Gordon and Aileen welcome clubs, small groups and buddy pairs to enjoy spectacular scenic and wreck diving, fantastic photography, excellent visibility, abundant colour and life. Discover it all on our new website, and pop by the stand for a chat. www.dive-and-sea-the-hebrides.co.uk

DIVE INTO INDONESIA (AP8)

Dive Into Indonesia proudly presents two diving resorts in two of the most-incredible locations in the world - Ambon and Lembeh. Both resorts are run with the same philosophy - the bestvalue, world-class service and world-class diving without compromise. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting your diving journey, we will ensure an unforgettable holiday. www.diveintoindonesia.com

DIVEONLINE.TV (64)

DiveOnline.TV brings viewers diving news, event coverage and equipment reviews from within the UK’s diving industry to all divers who have a passion for the sport. DiveOnline.TV works closely with H2O Films, who provides underwater and marine-based filming as well as courses to recreational and professional divers wanting to gain initial skills. www.diveonline.tv

DIVE PROOF (55)

Dive Proof produces water-proof, grease-proof, wipe-able, chemically resistant and environmentally friendly log books that can be written on using a normal ball-point pen or pencil and cannot be torn. Individual books can be personalised with names and photographs, and you can buy various packs of additional pages, and other accessories. www.diveproof.com

DIVE SAFARI ASIA (AP17)

Dive Safari Asia comprises a small collective of dive professionals with a passion for diving and travel exploration. They focus on destinations that they’ve personally visited, travelled in and dived, and hand-pick their local partners. They pride themselves on personal service, care and attention to detail. www.divesafariasia.com

DIVE WORLDWIDE (52)

Since 2001, the team at Dive Worldwide have been creating tailor-made diving holidays for people from all walks of life. They are unique to the UK dive market in offering remote and far-flung destinations, and they only work with the mostprofessional local operators/dive centres. The team’s passion for conservation percolates through the entire company. www.diveworldwide.com

DIVERSE TRAVEL (65)

When you’re looking for a holiday company that works with you every step of the way, welcome to the Diverse Travel team. We totally understand the importance of getting your diving holiday right. Trust in us to create your best memory-making holiday. Choose from liveaboards and resorts around the world. www.diversetravel.co.uk

EXPLORE MESOAMERICA (53)

Discover the dazzling arrays of corals and marine life of the world’s second largest barrier reef, in the crystal-clear waters of Honduras’ Bay Islands. Show special - buy-one, get-one-free – come see us at our booth for a chance to win a dive trip for two to Honduras! www.explore-mesoamerica.com

FINNSUB (7)

Finnsub is a technically oriented diving company. In 2009, we introduced our ‘Advanced Technologies’ division and began producing the highest quality and most-advanced LED diving lights in the world. FINNSUB produce wing and harness systems which are constantly renewed, with high quality, precision manufacturing and unique design. www.finnsub.com

FOURTH ELEMENT (74)

Cornwall-based Fourth Element has been designing high-quality clothing with a simple, diving-orientated style since 1999. Our recent work and products have centred on our responsibility towards the environment in which we dive, and live. We make exceptional diving garments, many using recycled materials - see you on the stand! www.fourthelement.com

GLOBAL UNDERWATER EXPLORERS (21)

GUE is a leader in scuba education, developing numerous industry-first training protocols with a cast of knowledgeable professional educators and producing divers of exceptional quality. These educational programmes enable divers to comfortably explore a nearly unlimited range of engaging projects. www.gue.com

GREAT ESCAPES DIVING HOLIDAYS LTD (66)

Great Escapes Diving Holidays is an independent travel company run by experts with over 30 years combined experience. We specialise in bespoke holidays to selected dive resorts and liveaboards throughout the world’s most-stunning locations, with added tours to enhance your travel experience. www.greatescapesdiving.com

GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY (80)

Grenada and Carriacou are an all-yearround scuba diving destination. A superb variety of dive sites attracts divers from around the world. More than 50 sites offer something for every enthusiast. Our dive sites are just a short boat trip from the island’s sandy beaches and ideally suited to divers of all levels and ages. www.puredivinggrenada.com

HALCYON DIVE SYSTEMS (57)

Halcyon Dive Systems is a recreational and technical scuba equipment manufacturer. The company began as a group of divers who knew exactly what they wanted, but could not find it in any dive store, which led to them designing wings and lights to satisfy themselves, and this progressed to supplying other discerning divers. www.halcyon.net

INFINITI LIVEABOARD (AP10)

Internationally acclaimed Infiniti Liveaboard is a newly renovated, luxurious liveaboard offering dive trips in the pristine waters of the Philippines. A 39-metre, all-steel RINAclass vessel with 11 guest cabins ensuite bathrooms, brand new camera room, a large dive deck and a huge sundeck, Infiniti provides an extraordinary life experience! www.infinitiliveaboard.com

KUBI/MIFLEX (31)

Your first port-of-call to find out more information about the award-winning KUBI dryglove system or the lightweight but durable Miflex braided hoses, as well as innovative gear such as the Aquasketch scrolling slate, Omniswivel hose adaptors and diving fittings, Thermalution heated undersuits and accessories, and much more. www.miflexhoseshop.co.uk

MAGMADIVE (56)

Magmadive’s story begins underwater between the tectonic plates back in 2009, where company founder David Ramsay submerged into some of the clearest water on Earth. Inspired by the rugged elegance, awe and natural splendour of what he saw, he went on to create his own brand that embodies these very elements into its service. www.magmadive.is

MARES (11)

Mares is a long-established dive equipment manufacturer producing a broad range of high-quality, top-rated gear for recreational divers, tech divers, freedivers, snorkellers and spearfishing enthusiasts. From regulators, BCDs, drysuits and dive computers to wetsuits, masks, snorkels and fins, and much, much more, Mares has something for all levels of diver. www.mares.com

MIKE BALL DIVE EXPEDITIONS (AP13)

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is Australia’s leading liveaboard dive company and is synonymous with world-class dive sites and exceptional customer service. Our three-, four- and seven-night expeditions visit a wide range of sites within the Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea. www.mikeball.com

NAUTILUS DIVING (46)

Nautilus - manufacturer, importer and distributor of premium diving brands. Our ethos has always been one of quality and service. Choosing the right brands to ensure products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards enables us to offer service and after sales to match. www.nautilusdiving.co.uk

NAUTILUS LIVEABOARDS (46)

First, it was Socorro mantas and Guadalupe great white sharks, now it’s the Sea of Cortez with sites that have never before had liveaboard dive ships based there. With four ships now in Baja Mexico, we are able to offer more options than ever before. Come join us! www.nautilusliveaboards.com

OCEAN LEISURE CAMERAS (73)

Ocean Leisure, London’s premier watersports superstore, is home to Ocean Leisure Cameras, where you’ll find the most-comprehensive line up of underwater photographic equipment and expertise anywhere in the UK. We’re easy to find too! We’re right next to Embankment Tube station and a short walk from Charing Cross. www.oceanleisurecameras.com

OCEAN QUEST NEWFOUNDLAND CANADA (68)

Ocean Quest, multi-award-winning eco company, for 21 years diving the Bell Island Mine and World War Two shipwrecks, along with huge icebergs and majestic whales. Just across the Pond to Canada’s youngest province, but Great Britain’s oldest colony! Truly a ‘Dive into history’. www.oceanquestadventures.com

OCEAN REEF INC (42)

Ocean Reef invents, designs and produces equipment to be fully at ease in discovering the underwater wonders: discover our diving gear and our exclusive IDM (Integrated Diving Mask) equipment, perfect in warm and cold-water situations. Come and see the full-face snorkel, and find out more about what we do. www.oceanreefgroup.com

OTTER WATERSPORTS (34)

Otter Watersports was set up in 1986 by the late-John Womack Senior, and soon became a family business, with John Junior taking over the day-to-day running in 2012. Otter drysuits are used by explorers and technical divers pushing the limits who need equipment they can depend on, and their legendary customer service is second to none. www.drysuits.co.uk

PADI (42)

PADI is the world’s leading diver training organisation, issuing 25 million certifications over 50 years. With more than 6,500 dive centres and 135,000 PADI Professionals across 183 countries and territories, you’ll find PADI diver courses and diving services almost everywhere. We are PADI, the way the world learns to dive. www.padi.com

PELAGIC FLEET (61)

Pelagic Fleet is an adventure travel company determined to explore the Mexican open ocean. Experience the best big animal encounters on board our signature vessel, the Solmar V, or on our brand-new boat, the Socorro Vortex. Also join us on a day trip Pelagic Safari expedition off Cabo! www.pelagicfleet.com

PRODIVERS (39)

Prodivers have been exploring the Maldives for more than 30 years. Since opening on Kuredu back in 1988, the company has grown into one of the largest dive operators in the Maldives, now running out of Hurawalhi, Innahura, Komandoo, Lily Beach and Vakarufalhi as well, allowing them to offer six very-different diving experiences. www.prodivers.com

PRODIVEUK (63)

ProDiveUK is a dynamic, fun and innovative training company specialising in PADI Professional courses. Platinum Course Director Kerrie Eade leads the training supported by Elite Master Instructor Bethan Comley, bringing a wealth of real-world experience to help you create a life as a diving professional. www.prodiveuk.com

PROJECT AWARE (THE NEXT GENERATION SECTION)

Project AWARE is a global movement for ocean protection powered by a community of adventurers. We connect the passion for ocean adventure with the purpose of marine conservation. We take action to create both local and global change for the ocean and the communities who depend on it. www.projectaware.org

RAID (5)

RAID is the world’s fastest-growing diver training agency with satellite regional offices, dive stores and instructors waiting to provide diver services to you across the globe. RAID is also the first diver training agency to offer a complete range of online diver academic programmes from beginner to instructor examiner. www.diveraid.com

RATIO COMPUTERS (37)

Italy-based Ratio Computers manufacturer some of the most-advanced and featurerich dive computers on the market. Whether you want a wrist-mounted unit or a compact wristwatch-style, if you are a novice or an experienced tech diver, Ratio has got you covered. Come and see what these incredible computers are capable of first-hand. www.ratio-computers.com

REGALDIVE (52)

The friendly Regaldive team is made up of dive professionals, divers and travel enthusiasts with many years of experience between them. They are well qualified to find the perfect diving holiday to suit your needs, and are passionate about travelling and diving. www.regaldive.com

REVO (11)

With more testing and more redundancy built into the unit than any other rebreather on the market, the rEvo III closed-circuit rebreather is truly a revolutionary rebreather. With a wide range of choice on size and electronics configuration, you can be sure you have the perfect CCR for your diving needs and local diving environments. www.revo-rebreathers.com

RNLI (ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION) (12)

With the right training, experience, equipment and conditions, scuba diving can be phenomenal. Our marine environment rivals some of the best in the world, offering a fascinating range of wrecks and wildlife around our coastlines to enjoy. There are risks involved and we’re here to help you dive safely. www.rnli.org

ROBIN HOOD WATERSPORTS (59)

Established in 1981, we stock a full range of dive kit from all the major suppliers, including Apeks, Aqua Lung, Mares, Scubapro, Fourth Element and many more. If you’re just starting out in diving or have years of experience, we have you covered with both equipment and courses. www.roho.co.uk

ROBIN HOOD WATERSPORTS (32)

Roho has been manufacturing drysuits for over 31 years, so we really understand the needs of divers. We make drysuits for all divers, diving in all conditions. Whether it’s for diving the wrecks in Scapa Flow or a lightweight travel suit for Malta, we’ve got you covered. www.roho.co.uk

ROOTS RED SEA (70)

Roots Red Sea is a small, friendly resort aimed at scuba divers, snorkellers and those who want a quiet, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere combined with excellent diving on tap. Managed by British-owned Pharaoh Dive Club, their simple mantra is to deliver the holiday the guest wants and treat everyone the way they would like to be treated themselves. www.rootsredsea.com

RSPB (67)

Come and visit the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) to find out more about the work we do, the nature reserves we manage and our marine conservation work around the UK and beyond. We will be giving wildlife advice and inspiring people, through our Giving Nature A Home campaign, to help wildlife in their own gardens. www.rspb.org.uk

SANTI DIVING (57)

SANTI Diving is one of the world’s leading producers of diving equipment. The company produces high-quality diving equipment used by divers to ensure safety, simplicity and comfort. The product range includes drysuits, heating systems, undersuits, accessories and afterdive. www.santidiving.com

SCUBA DIVER (78)

Scuba Diver magazine is headed up by a well-respected and highly experienced team of keen divers, and each month seeks to pack the magazine with an eclectic blend of informative articles, in-depth interviews, unbiased equipment reviews, useful hints and advice and much more, with dedicated sections on freediving and technical diving. www.scubadivermag.com

SCUBA TRAVEL (79)

Scuba Travel has been arranging awardwinning holidays for over 20 years. Our experienced team are committed to crafting memorable diving holidays. We create bespoke itineraries that are as individual as you are. Join the thousands of travellers that trust Scuba Travel to make their dreams come true www.scubatravel.com

SCUBAVERSE MEDIA LTD (30)

Scubaverse.com is the world’s best online dive companion, and is a hub for divers who are looking for all the latest diving and marine conservation news, blogs, product video reviews, regular competitions with amazing prizes, monthly underwater photo and video contests, and lots more. www.scubaverse.com

SEADOG PRODUCTIONS (77)

Seadog Productions is an independent broadcast and creative video production company in Bristol. Founded by Monty Halls, our dynamic team works with brands, businesses and charities to produce creative, story-led video content that you won’t need to push on your audience - they will seek it out. www.seadogproductions.co.uk

SILADEN ISLAND RESORT AND SPA / LEMBEH RESORT / MUREX RESORTS (AP5/6)

Explore the best in North Sulawesi! Combine up to three of the best dive and snorkelling locations of North Sulawesi, which each have their own charms and attractions, but complement one another perfectly for the ultimate dive trip. www.siladen.com / www.lembehresort.com / www.murexdive.com

SHARKSKIN (37)

Sharkskin is the leading Australian brand that combines a number of key performance features to create a revolutionary technical watersports apparel range, for men and women, every element of which is designed to keep you warm and comfortable both under the water and when you are back topside. www.sharkskin.com.au

SOLITUDE LIVEABOARDS AND RESORTS (49)

Solitude is all about redefining quality service and professionalism in world-class dive destinations. Whether it be at our land-based resorts in Lembeh and Anilao, or our liveaboards operating in Palau, Philippines and Indonesia, we’re dedicated to making every scuba-diving trip an unforgettable experience for all! www.solitude.world

SSI (SCUBA SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL) (11)

For more than 45 years, SSI has provided training, certification and educational resources for divers, dive instructors, dive centres and resorts around the world. Started in 1970, SSI has expanded to include more than 30 service centres, and is represented in more than 110 countries with over 2,800 locations. www.divessi.com

SUB AQUA ASSOCIATION (SAA) (38)

The SAA is a recognised diver training agency in the UK. The training is delivered by volunteers who want to pass on their love of diving. Our aim is to provide the right environment for members to continually develop their skills through a structured approach to diving and safety. www.saa.org.uk

SUUNTO (7)

We stand for adventure. It‘s about always looking to mentally or physically challenge yourself, whether it’s a long run, a tough climb or a deep dive. Above all, adventure is a mindset. It‘s about new experiences and just getting out there, regardless of the size of the challenge. www.suunto.com

TASIK RIA RESORT, SPA AND DIVING (AP9)

Tasik Ria is a family owned and run resort that offers not only luxury and comfort, but also a high level of warmth and hospitality. Bunaken National Park is just a 45-minute boat ride away, and Tasik Divers offers sublime service, while the Matana Spa can sooth all your stresses away. www.tasikria.com

TWO FISH DIVERS (AP16)

Two Fish Divers operate five tropical island dive resorts in Indonesia, with locations in North Sulawesi, Bali and Lombok. Britishowned-and-run, this five-star PADI Instructor Development Dive Resort specialises in small groups (no more than four guests per dive guide) and long dives - they just ask you to surface after 75 minutes or on 40 bar. www.twofishdivers.com

UTILA DIVE CENTRE

Utila Dive Centre is the premier PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre in the Caribbean offering year round professional training in a variety of fields and specialties. PADI Divemaster courses and Instructor Courses available, plus training in Tec/Trimix, Rebreather, UW photography/video, and special Eco/Conservation programs. www.utiladivecentre.com

WAKATOBI DIVE RESORT (48)

Wakatobi Resort, in Sulawesi, Indonesia, is one of the planet’s most-secluded and pristine tropical destinations, offering what many claim is some the ‘best diving in the world’. Located 1000km east of Bali, the resort and dive yacht, Pelagian, is the first choice of discerning divers worldwide. www.wakatobi.com

XDEEP (46)

XDEEP leads the market in wing innovation and design. With the Stealth 2.0 and NX Series wing systems exceeding all expectations and becoming the default market product, XDEEP cemented their position as a leading innovator in the buoyancy market by combining functional design with appealing aesthetics. www.xdeep.eu

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