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DIVE FEST 2009

TENTATIVE Schedule..........July 10- 19

Please check frequently as subject to change.

Visit our Blog from Dive Fest 2007  

Time Event Prices in EC$ Prices in US$
5 -7pm

DWA Footballers against DBS Dream Team football match at Newtown Savanah.

The first event for Dive Fest 2009. The media challeneg football match is back!!

Come and watch the DWA " Divemasters" show their stuff above water!!

Free
Free
Friday, July 10th
6 - 10 pm
10 - 2 am


“Dive Fest Happy Hour” at the Fort Young Hotel

Swinging Stars Dance

 
Saturday, July 11th
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
 

 

   

 

NOTE: All Participants must sign waivers. Minors (under age 18) must have parental signature.

Sunday, July 12th

 


Event to be decided.

 
Monday, July 13th
8.15 am

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Cabrits Dive Center in Portsmouth.

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 Exhibition on Friday.

$20
$8

Tuesday, July 14th

8.15 am

Sealife Camera "One Day Shoot" at Sunset Bay Club

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 Exhibition on Friday.

$20
$8
Wednesday, July 15th
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 Exhibition on Friday.

$20 $8
Thursday, July 16th
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
Friday, July 17th
     

 

Saturday, July 18th
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

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  
9am - 2pm

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!

Free  
12 am

Irie Safari Kids Treasure Hunt at Champagne.

Bring the kids down to Champagne and they can snorkel in shallow water to win great prizes. Bring the whole family for a great day at Irie Safari. Dominica's divemasters will he in the water ensuing the safety of the kids

Free Free
2 pm

Sealife Camera Divemaster Photo Fish Competition 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 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! To be confirmed

A turly unique competition sponsored by Sealife Camera

$20 $8
6 pm Pirates Ltd WINE and CHEESE sunset cruise! Bring your friends for this popular cruise. Enjoy some excellent French Cheeses and premium selction of wines from Pirates Ltd, add some background music and a sunset and its a perfect evening! Tickets sell fast so call Pirates Ltd. $60 $25

Sunday, July 19th

1 pm

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 last year's champions?

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: $25/team
Corporate: $100/team

 

Private team
$6

Corp Team
$40

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!
Dive Training Magazine, Oceanic, Sea Life Cameras, Jewellers International, Belfast Estates, Bounty Rum, , 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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