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Bluewater Adventure Series symposium DECEMBER 3
Ft. Lauderdale Main Public Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301.
The Ft. Lauderdale Public Library's Center for the Book and AUE will be holding a Bluewater Adventure Series symposium on December 3, 2005, at the Ft. Lauderdale Public Library (Main Branch). The symposium will focus on a theme of underwater exploration, in conjunction with an exclusive exhibit on Jules Verne and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." The Bluewater Adventure Series symposium is free and open to the public.
Tentative List of Presenters and Presentations:
Tane Casserley, Maritime Archaeologist with NOAA's Maritime Heritage Program, will be presenting on the QUEEN OF NASSAU and NOAA's Maritime Heritage Program. Tane recently completed his excellent Master's thesis on the wreck, and will be discussing this fascinating and very significant Florida shipwreck.
Greg Stemm (or representative) from Odyssey Marine Exploration will be giving a presentation on the SS REPUBLIC, including its discovery, identification, and salvage of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver coins, as well as numerous other fascinating artifacts.
Forrest Young, President of Dynasty Marine, will offer a fascinating talk on his recent expedition to Indonesia in search of the coelacanth, a species of fish that had long been thought to be extinct. Forrest and his team utilized closed-circuit rebreathers to explore the area at depths up to 500 feet.
Headliners Richie Kohler and John Chatterton, co-hosts of The History Channels Deep Sea Detectives, will provide an entertaining presentation on the NY Times best-seller "Shadow Divers.
Aside from the speakers and Jules Verne exhibit, there will be other displays (e.g., ROVs and other underwater exploration tools) at the library.
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The Florida Dive Show Tech Conference DECEMBER 2-4
Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach
http://www.floridadiveshow.com/
John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, from Shadow Divers and "Deep Sea Detectives," will be speaking on Friday night in a special roadblock session.
Tech Conference Registration is $50.00 per person for the weekend. This is a full-conference registration and includes admission to all on site events, sessions (including general conference sessions) and exhibits at the Florida Dive Show.
If you only desire to attend one session, Tech Conference session passes are $25.00.
Save $5.00 off your full Tech Conference registration when you book before November 15th! Call 866-557-2822 to register. Please have your Visa or MasterCard available for payment when you call.
List of Speakers:
Michael Barnette, Jeffrey Bozanic, Dan Crowell, John Chatterton, Billy Deans, Nancy Easterbrook, Gary Gentile, Lamar Hires, Richie Kohler, Mike Fowler, Jim Mims, Tom MacKenna, Kim Smith, Bruce Wienke
Friday
6:00 PM
Tech Room A: Florida's Fantastic Tech-Wrecks
Author and avid wreck explorer, Michael Barnette, surveys the top technical wreck dives in the Sunshine State
Tech Room B: Check Out Tech
Are you ready to take the giant stride into technical diving? There are many factors to consider: training, equipment, your diving goals, and of course - safety. This session will help you plan the best path for your future in the exciting world of tech diving!
7:00 PM
Tech Room A: Shadow Divers
Hear personal and detailed accounts of the events that inspired the NOVA documentary, "Hitler's Lost Sub" and the best-selling book Shadow Divers from the men who lived the adventure and discovered U-869.
Tech Room B: TBA
8:00 PM
Tech Room A: All about Rebreathers
Rebreathers are a growing trend in diving and an exciting new way to experience scuba. If you are curious about rebreathers, or want to take your rebreather diving to the next level - don't miss this session!
Tech Room B: TBA
Saturday
9:00 AM
Tech Room A: Check Out Tech
Are you ready to take the giant stride into technical diving? There are many factors to consider: training, equipment, your diving goals, and of course - safety. This session will help you plan the best path for your future in the exciting world of tech diving!
Tech Room B: TBA
10:00 AM
Tech Room A: Technical RGBM
If you're planning tech dives or starting tech training understanding RGBM is critical. This session explains simple algorithms for tech diving, table applications, bubbles vs. dissolved gas staging, and more.
11:00 AM
Tech Room A: The Hydro Atlantic
The Hydro Atlantic is often referred to as Florida's favorite freighter. She is easily accessible and provides an excellent site for technical training and wreck diving enthusiasts. This session takes you through a complete dive, from splash to off-gas
Tech Room B: TBA
1:15 PM
Tech Room A: Mexico's Magnificent Cenotes
Mexico is home to some of the most spectacular caves and caverns known to divers. See incredible images, hear about exciting archaeological discoveries and find out how you can experience these natural wonders first-hand.
Tech Room B: Diving the Lusitania by Gary Gentile
Learn about the tricks and the preparation needed to make this extraordinary dive.
2:15 PM
Tech Room A: The USS Wilkes Barre
The USS Wilkes Barre, also known as The Lethal Lady, is one of the most exciting tech dives in the country - and she's right here in Florida! Hear from a diver who knows her better than almost anyone, as he takes you through this incredible ship from bow to stern.
Tech Room B: TBA
Sunday
Dive Palm Beach 7:00 am
Tech Conferences Opens 8:00 AM
Exhibits Open 11:00 AM til 5:00 PM
9:00 AM
Tech Room A: The Art, Skill, and Luck of Shipwreck Identification
Resources, insight, and advice into how to identify shipwrecks.
Tech Room B: TBA
10:00 AM
Tech Room A: Trimix Remix
Mixed gases revolutionized deep diving. Now, recreational trimix and rebreathers are helping mixed gas diving grow further. Learn the history and hear the future of trimix diving in this session.
Tech Room B: TBA
11:00 AM
Tech Room A: Diving the Britannica:
Sister Ship of the Titanic
Tech Room B: TBA
1:15 PM
Tech Room A: Tech Travel
Ready for a tech diving vacation? Come to this session and find out where the hot spots are, how to get there and travel tips from the pros.
Tech Room B: TBA
2:15 PM
Tech Room A: TBA
Tech Room B: TBA
Bluewater Adventure Series symposium DECEMBER 3
Ft. Lauderdale Main Public Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301.
The Ft. Lauderdale Public Library's Center for the Book and AUE will be holding a Bluewater Adventure Series symposium on December 3, 2005, at the Ft. Lauderdale Public Library (Main Branch). The symposium will focus on a theme of underwater exploration, in conjunction with an exclusive exhibit on Jules Verne and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." The Bluewater Adventure Series symposium is free and open to the public.
Tentative List of Presenters and Presentations:
Tane Casserley, Maritime Archaeologist with NOAA's Maritime Heritage Program, will be presenting on the QUEEN OF NASSAU and NOAA's Maritime Heritage Program. Tane recently completed his excellent Master's thesis on the wreck, and will be discussing this fascinating and very significant Florida shipwreck.
Greg Stemm (or representative) from Odyssey Marine Exploration will be giving a presentation on the SS REPUBLIC, including its discovery, identification, and salvage of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver coins, as well as numerous other fascinating artifacts.
Forrest Young, President of Dynasty Marine, will offer a fascinating talk on his recent expedition to Indonesia in search of the coelacanth, a species of fish that had long been thought to be extinct. Forrest and his team utilized closed-circuit rebreathers to explore the area at depths up to 500 feet.
Headliners Richie Kohler and John Chatterton, co-hosts of The History Channels Deep Sea Detectives, will provide an entertaining presentation on the NY Times best-seller "Shadow Divers.
Aside from the speakers and Jules Verne exhibit, there will be other displays (e.g., ROVs and other underwater exploration tools) at the library.
* * * * *
The Florida Dive Show Tech Conference DECEMBER 2-4
Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach
http://www.floridadiveshow.com/
John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, from Shadow Divers and "Deep Sea Detectives," will be speaking on Friday night in a special roadblock session.
Tech Conference Registration is $50.00 per person for the weekend. This is a full-conference registration and includes admission to all on site events, sessions (including general conference sessions) and exhibits at the Florida Dive Show.
If you only desire to attend one session, Tech Conference session passes are $25.00.
Save $5.00 off your full Tech Conference registration when you book before November 15th! Call 866-557-2822 to register. Please have your Visa or MasterCard available for payment when you call.
List of Speakers:
Michael Barnette, Jeffrey Bozanic, Dan Crowell, John Chatterton, Billy Deans, Nancy Easterbrook, Gary Gentile, Lamar Hires, Richie Kohler, Mike Fowler, Jim Mims, Tom MacKenna, Kim Smith, Bruce Wienke
Friday
6:00 PM
Tech Room A: Florida's Fantastic Tech-Wrecks
Author and avid wreck explorer, Michael Barnette, surveys the top technical wreck dives in the Sunshine State
Tech Room B: Check Out Tech
Are you ready to take the giant stride into technical diving? There are many factors to consider: training, equipment, your diving goals, and of course - safety. This session will help you plan the best path for your future in the exciting world of tech diving!
7:00 PM
Tech Room A: Shadow Divers
Hear personal and detailed accounts of the events that inspired the NOVA documentary, "Hitler's Lost Sub" and the best-selling book Shadow Divers from the men who lived the adventure and discovered U-869.
Tech Room B: TBA
8:00 PM
Tech Room A: All about Rebreathers
Rebreathers are a growing trend in diving and an exciting new way to experience scuba. If you are curious about rebreathers, or want to take your rebreather diving to the next level - don't miss this session!
Tech Room B: TBA
Saturday
9:00 AM
Tech Room A: Check Out Tech
Are you ready to take the giant stride into technical diving? There are many factors to consider: training, equipment, your diving goals, and of course - safety. This session will help you plan the best path for your future in the exciting world of tech diving!
Tech Room B: TBA
10:00 AM
Tech Room A: Technical RGBM
If you're planning tech dives or starting tech training understanding RGBM is critical. This session explains simple algorithms for tech diving, table applications, bubbles vs. dissolved gas staging, and more.
11:00 AM
Tech Room A: The Hydro Atlantic
The Hydro Atlantic is often referred to as Florida's favorite freighter. She is easily accessible and provides an excellent site for technical training and wreck diving enthusiasts. This session takes you through a complete dive, from splash to off-gas
Tech Room B: TBA
1:15 PM
Tech Room A: Mexico's Magnificent Cenotes
Mexico is home to some of the most spectacular caves and caverns known to divers. See incredible images, hear about exciting archaeological discoveries and find out how you can experience these natural wonders first-hand.
Tech Room B: Diving the Lusitania by Gary Gentile
Learn about the tricks and the preparation needed to make this extraordinary dive.
2:15 PM
Tech Room A: The USS Wilkes Barre
The USS Wilkes Barre, also known as The Lethal Lady, is one of the most exciting tech dives in the country - and she's right here in Florida! Hear from a diver who knows her better than almost anyone, as he takes you through this incredible ship from bow to stern.
Tech Room B: TBA
Sunday
Dive Palm Beach 7:00 am
Tech Conferences Opens 8:00 AM
Exhibits Open 11:00 AM til 5:00 PM
9:00 AM
Tech Room A: The Art, Skill, and Luck of Shipwreck Identification
Resources, insight, and advice into how to identify shipwrecks.
Tech Room B: TBA
10:00 AM
Tech Room A: Trimix Remix
Mixed gases revolutionized deep diving. Now, recreational trimix and rebreathers are helping mixed gas diving grow further. Learn the history and hear the future of trimix diving in this session.
Tech Room B: TBA
11:00 AM
Tech Room A: Diving the Britannica:
Sister Ship of the Titanic
Tech Room B: TBA
1:15 PM
Tech Room A: Tech Travel
Ready for a tech diving vacation? Come to this session and find out where the hot spots are, how to get there and travel tips from the pros.
Tech Room B: TBA
2:15 PM
Tech Room A: TBA
Tech Room B: TBA
