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DIVE FEST 2008

July 11-20

Tentative Schedule and subject to change.

Please check frequently for updates

Visit our Blog from Dive Fest 2007  

Time Event Prices in EC$ Prices in US$
Friday, July 11th
6 - 10 pm
10 - 2 am

Cable and Wireless and the The Fort Young Hotel Present.....
“Dive Fest Happy Hour” with Carib Beer (Door Prizes & Giveaways)
Swinging Stars Dance
Ticket includes 1 Complimentary Drink and Happy Hour prices all night.

Fort Young HotelYour $30 gets into Happy Hour for the usual Happy Hour Band, Swinging Stars Cable and Wireless AND Happy Hour prices all night! Plus there are many opportunities to win great prizes from Cable and Wireless!

$30
$12
Saturday, July 12th
9 am to 2 pm

Discover Scuba at Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (Minimum Age 8).

Dive TrainingEver wanted to try scuba diving but were worried about taking that first step? Our instructors will give you a short lecture, and then put you into the pool with scuba gear. It's free, shallow, safe and fun for the whole family!

Free  
9 am - 2 pm

Beginner's Dive on the Reef at Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingIf you felt comfortable in the pool and want to try it out with the fish and on a reef do the beginners dive. Very small groups with an experienced instructor. This normally costs EC$200 so it's a great price too!

$40 $15
9am - 2pm

Discover Scuba at Purple Turtle Beach, Portsmouth (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingEver wanted to try scuba diving but were worried about taking that first step? Our instructors will give you a short lecture, and then put you into the pool with scuba gear. It's free, shallow, safe and fun for the whole family!

Free  
9 am to 2 pm

Beginner's Dive on the reef at Purple turtle Beach , Portsmouth (Minimum Age 12).

Dive TrainingIf you felt comfortable in the pool and want to try it out with the fish and on a reef do the beginners dive. Very small groups with an experienced instructor. This normally costs EC$200 so it's a great price too!

$40 $15
NOTE: All Participants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) must have parental signature.
Sunday, July 13th

3 pm


Jewellers International/Swiss Army
Underwater Treasure Hunt

Victorinox Swiss Army

$50
$20
Monday, July 14th
8.15 am

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Nature Island Dive

Sealife Try out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Awards dinner on Friday.

$20
$8
Tuesday, July 15th
Wednesday, July 16th
9 am - 1 pm

* Discover Scuba at Sunset Bay Club & Seaside Resort, Coulibistrie (Min Age 8)

Dive TrainingEver wanted to try scuba diving but were worried about taking that first step? Our instructors will give you a short lecture, and then put you into the pool with scuba gear. It's free, shallow, safe and fun for the whole family!

Free
 
9 am - 1 pm

* Beginners Dive on the reef at Sunset Bay Club, Coulibistrie (Min Age 12)

Dive TrainingIf you felt comfortable in the pool and want to try it out with the fish and on a reef do the beginners dive. very small groups with an experienced instructor. This normally costs EC$200 so it's a great price too!

$40 $15
  * NOTE: All Participants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) must have parental signature.    
Thursday, July 17th
8.15 am

Sealife Camera “One Day Shoot” at Dive Dominica

SealifeTry out the newest camera from Sealife and enter your best photo for the day into the best of the week prize awarded at the Photo Awards dinner on Friday.

$20 $8
2 pm

Sealife Camera Divemaster Photo Fish Competition leaves from Dive Dominica.

SealifeHere is a chance for the hardworking Divemasters and intructors in Dominica to win a Sealife Camera!

Each contestant will get a Sealife camera, then be given a list of fish. They will be given one hour to dive and get photos of all the fish on the list. You will need to know your fish, or spend precious time looking them up before you get in the water. Any certified diver can come along for the dive and help to make sure our DMs do not touch the reefs going for the shot! Any diver with more then one hour bottom time, or less than 500 PSI in their tank or who shows the wrong fish will have points deducted! All Divemasters will meet at Dive Dominica and get on one boat!

A turly unique competition sponsored by Sealife Camera

$20 $8
Friday, July 18th
6 pm Pirates Wine and Cheese Sunset Cruise.

Pirates Ltd PIRATES LTD is the sponsor for this Sunset Cruise. A great selection of wines and quality cheeses while enjoying the Sunset and great ocean views of Dominica.

$60

$100 couple

$25

$40

Saturday, July 19th
9 am

Discounted Whale Watch at Anchorage Hotel

A chance for the family to come out and see some whales for a special price. Call the Anchorage Hotel for tickets.

Adults $40
Kids $20

$15
$8

8 pm - 2am Beach Bash and Fish Fest in Soufreire with DJ Free  

Sunday, July 20th

11 am

Kubuli Carib Canoe Race in Soufriere

Kubuli 6 custom built Carib canoes painted by Dive Fest sponsors and DWA members are available for all racers. Don't miss the action with all of Dominica's top businesses competing for the Kubuli Carib Canoe Race Trophy.

Who will unseat Domincia Brewery from last year's championship?

Any business can put together 4 full time EMPLOYEES to make a team. 2 people race out to a platform where your other 2 teammates await, change seats (without flipping over) and row back to the beach. It's that simple!

Come down even if you don't want to row, it's the most fun sporting event of the year and all in good fun.

Great prizes from Kubuli, lots of beer to win! Also prizes from Cable and Wireless.

Teams of 4:
Private: $10/team
Corporate: $40/team

 

Private team
$8

Corp Team
$15

6 pm Trophy Presentation & Prize Giving Ceremony in Soufriere.    
6 pm - 12 pm

SOUFRIERE KUBULI BEACH PARTY!
6 PM to Midnight

KubuliDive Fest comes to an end with lots of cold Kubuli, good food and music til midnight

 

The DWA sends a BIG thank you to our many generous sponsors!
Cable & Wireless, Swiss Army, Dive Training Magazine, Oceanic, Sea Life Cameras, Jewellers International, Belfast Estates, Bounty Rum, Cable & Wireless, Cocorico, Cartwheel Cafe, Cornerhouse Cafe, Delphis Ltd., Dominica Brewery & Beverages, Garraway Enterprises, LAMA, National Petroleum, Springfield Trading (1959) Ltd.Swiss Army/Victorinox


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