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November 30, 2004
Emperor Divers' Dahab - Blue Hole Project
The Blue Hole, arguably the Sinai's most famous technical dive site, is about to be explored and recorded in an exciting project by technical divers from Emperor Divers' Dahab.
Using Extended range equipment and techniques, Emperor Dahab's manager and photographer David Peart and underwater artist Jim Pickup will spend ten days recording the physical features of the hole on digital film and canvas. The results of the project will be exhibited for a week in Dahab and prints will be available for sale during and after the exhibition.
Project creator, David Peart, says that the Blue Hole is a much misunderstood site and hopes that the project will encourage people to take technical training before attempting the deeper parts.
If you are an extended range diver, visit Emperor Divers' Dahab and let Jim or David take you through the famous archway at 55 metres. Not an extended range diver? Emperor Divers Dahab offers the full range of TDI courses, up to and beyond extended range. Why not make the Blue Hole Archway the final dive of your extended range course?
Email: reservations@emperordivers.com
Save the Sharks...and other endangered species!
Nick Hanna, diving journalist for the national press, has sent us some information on shark-finning. Read it, then make your voice heard. These creatures can't!
...www.bite-back.com is campaigning on the issue of shark-finning and getting supermarkets to stop selling shark, marlin, swordfish and other endangered species. They have already been successful in persuading Sainsbury's and Asda to stop selling some of these...now is a good time to add your voice by visiting their website and sending a few emails from there to the heads of supermarket chains. It only took 350 emails to get Asda to change their ways. Do the sharks a favour and circulate this to all your diving friends....thanks!
Nick Hanna
New! Hurghada nightclub - Emperor Divers special offer
Hurghada's nightlife is seriously coming alive with a number of new bars and nightclubs opening up. Emperor Divers, as always with its finger on the pulse, has organised a great discount for you at the latest venue - Liquid Lounge.
This trendy new bar has a relaxing atmosphere, luxurious furnishings and even its own beach area with hammocks and chill-out zone.
There's a great menu selection from snacks to full meals available, as well as a buzzing bar!
Save 15% at Liquid Lounge
You really shouldn't need an excuse to dive Hurghada; quiet boat transfers, great dive sites and first-rate dive instructors and guides. But just to whet your appetite even further, you can save 15% when you take this newsletter along with you to Liquid Lounge! Just print it off and pop it with your passport!
And keep watching this space as we'll be bringing you more offers on Hurghada's nightlife over the coming months!
Hurghada gets Rocking
The new Hard Rock Cafe Hurghada is opening soon...watch this space for the latest news and some great offers!
NEW! First ever IDC in Dahab!
Emperor Divers runs its first Instructor Development Course in Dahab.
The first of its kind in Dahab - Emperor's first Instructor Development Course will take place on 15 February 2005.
The course will be conducted by Mick Chapman, who has a long association with Dahab and is well known in the area.
With accomodation and living expenses in Dahab coming in much cheaper than Sharm, this course will certainly appeal to divers on a budget but who want to take their diving further. Then there's Dahab's reputation for being a gently relaxing location, simply ideal for that revision and paperwork!
Email reservations@emperordivers.com for more details.
November 24, 2004
New! Emperor online Dive Shop
Get fully kitted out at Emperor's new online dive shop!
Now you can buy your dive gear and accessories direct from Emperor Divers - how simple is that? There's a full range of kit from BCDs, accessories, bags, cameras, clothing, computers, cylinders, suits, fins, gifts, gloves and masks...deep breath...and a whole lot more besides!
Take me shopping!