SATURDAY
MAY 22, 2010

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10:00 AM

Washington Scuba Alliance

WSA invites all divers diving in Washington waters to listen to details of current projects and plans for the future.
Ron Akeson, President

 Cathy Church Photo Seminar
Bring your camera system to this three hour workshop so that you can enjoy hands-on guidance to show you step-by-step how to get the best possible photos from the camera system you have. Class size is limited so everyone can get personal attention.
Cathy Church

Is there a Tec Diver in you?
Are you interested in tec diving, but not sure you’ve got what it takes? Learn more about PADI TecRec courses and new options available to recreational divers. Open to divers of all levels.
Steve Morell, PADI Tec Diving Division

British Columbia's Dive Destinations
Join dive-travel writer, Barb Roy, as she takes you on an exciting photographic journey around coastal BC to the many popular dive destinations BC is
so famous for.
Barb Roy

11:00 AM

Technically Speaking: A Radical approach to dive exploration
Bill Nadeau boldly challenges many of today's contemporary diver training programs that "qualify" divers to use ever advancing technology by offering an alternative approach that incorporates a radically holistic philosophy.
William Nadeau

Exploration - The Reality of Someone’s Dream
Gives the details of working with others as they realize their dream and explorations visiting some of the amazing sites this planet has to offer.
Donnie Reid

Getting Published: Tips for getting your words & images published in Scuba magazines
Discover what it takes to successfully have your words & images published from diving photojournalist, Jett Britnell, Travel Editor for NW Dive News as well as other magazines.
Jett Britnell

12:00 PM

2000 FSW DIVES (THE HARD WAY)
Joseph Dituri will chronicle his use of rebreathers and special equipment to help the Assoc. for Marine Exploration and the U.S. Navy attain depths of 2000 fsw.This session illustrates the need for specialized equip. to improve safety.
Joseph Dituri

Malaysia
Malaysia has long been considered one of the best countries on the planet for dive travel. This whirlwind presentation will highlight the "Best of Malaysia" from scenic Kuala Lumpur to Sipadan Marine Sanctuary.
Stuart Westmorland 

Divers & Ears: Hear all about it
Ear problems are the most common situation a diver may deal with.  Dr. Holm, from the center of Hyperbaric Medicine at Virginia Medical Center in Seattle, WA will present.
Dr. James Holm

1:00 PM

The Mysterious Marysburgh Vortex
The enigmatic area at the end of Lake Ontario, where more than450 shipwrecks slumber, as well as numerous lost airplanes.Spectacular footage of an intact (virtually), two masted wooden schooner, as yet un-identified, resting beneath 165 feet of cold, dark water. 
Kenn Feigelman

Knowing what you are rebreathing on
Anyone considering crossing over from open circuit diving to rebreathers should attend. .  
Leon Scamahorn

WORKFLOW
This seminar will take you through the shoot to edit process found with digital photography. We will go step-by-step showing you which editing programs to use, how to set up camera menus, dowload images to your computer, catalogue, sort, archive and finally editing tips. 
Jack and Sue Drafahl

Alan Studley and
Norbert Wu

Information on the specific content of this seminar was not available at press time, but we know it will be fantastic!

2:00 PM

Salmon Says, "FIGHT POLLUTION"

Salmon's got a problem with all the garbage and toxins people throw into his home so he has a simple solution to fight pollution.

Mike Sato

Living Undersea
Bill's photographic presentation of "Living Undersea" will graphically illustrate what the first aquanauts encountered as they prepared and then lived undersea during the infancy of ocean exploration.
Bill High

Confessions of an underwater photographer
 Marc will highlight some considerations for shooting underwater videography in both warm and cold water
Marc Morales from Bonica

3:00 PM

Body Glove
Body Glove Entertainment presents “We Love Sharks,” a movie that gives the viewer an up close and personal view of the whale and white sharks off the Baja Peninsula coast. Host Holly Beck joined the IEMANYA organization on a Whale Shark tagging expedition to Bahia de Los Angeles. She continued her journey to meet Bob Meistrell, founder of Body Glove to cage dive with Great White sharks off of Guadalupe Island.

Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest/Edition 2 -Second Arrival
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest addresses the dichotomy of the unchanging world of this region’s marine environment and the ever changing “human centric” world.
Andy Lamb

No mother could give more - The Life History of the Giant Pacific Octopus

The Giant Octopus of the North Pacific is the largest species of octopus in the world and no where does it get bigger than here. Come and hear marine biologist Jim Cosgrove talk about his 35 years of research into the life history of this animal. 
Jim Cosgrove

Lions and Tigers and Humpbacks, Oh My!
Humpback whales travel from the Antarctic each year to breed, calve nurture their young.
Follow Marama the humpback whale and her newborn daughter, Lai Lai in their struggle for life.
Nancy McGee

4:00 PM

Drysuits - A History and
How to Pick the One for You
Often, divers buy a drysuit based on the recommendation of someone they know. Bruce Justinen, who has more than 4,000 dives in every type of suit, walks you through the pros and cons leading to a more informed decision. He answers questions about diving dry, proper weighting, the “pee” factor, buoyancy control etc. 
Bruce Justinen

A BC lake is an analogue for exploration on mars
Pavilion Lake has become one of the world's most intriguing space analogue sites.  The once called "fresh water corals" are really microbial structures that open a window to Earth's ancient past and possible life on other planets.
Donnie Reid

Solo Diving
Informative seminar on the
controversial topic of solo diving.

SDI/ Nestor Palmero

Dive retailers
Check out new and exciting dive equipment and technology from UEMIS, Bendz, Morfin, Fastencil, Typhoon, St. Mortiz, Tektite, SiTech, Divetoons and more..
Dive Retailers

SUNDAY
MAY 23, 2010

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10:00 AM

The Northwest Dive Guide
Questions and answers about Mike’s  book, Northwest Dive Guide, published in 2009.  Discussing diving in Canada, Washington and Oregon. 
Mike Hughes

 Cathy Church Photo Seminar
Bring your camera system to this three hour workshop so that you can enjoy hands-on guidance to show you step-by-step ho to get the best possible photos from the camera system you have. Class size is limited so everyone can get personal attention.
Cathy Church

 POINT OF VIEW
Most underwater photographers shoot dozens of images of the same subject with very little change from one image to the next. We will show you how to change shootng distance, focus, lighting, in order to make your images more dynamic for print and digital slide shows. 
Jack and Sue Drafahl

The Mysterious Marysburgh Vortex
The enigmatic area at the end of Lake Ontario, where more than450 shipwrecks slumber, as well as numerous lost airplanes.Spectacular footage of an intact (virtually), two masted wooden schooner, as yet un-identified, resting beneath 165 feet of cold, dark water. 
Kenn Feigelman

11:00 AM

Introduction to Poseidon Discovery MkVI

Introducing the new Poseidon Discovery MkVI. The Poseidon Discovery is the world's first Rebreather for recreational divers. It's a fully closed, fully automated unit that will make you see diving in a different light.

Diver’s Alert Network

Information on the specific content of this seminar was not available at press time, but we know it will be fantastic!

Intro to Tech
You wont’ want to miss this chance to learn about a new side of diving to recreational enthusiasts.

SDI/Nestor Palmero

12:00 PM

Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest/Edition 2 -Second Arrival
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest addresses the dichotomy of the unchanging world of this region’s marine environment and the ever changing “human centric” world.
Andy Lamb

Malaysia
Malaysia has long been considered one of the best countries on the planet for dive travel. Ths whirlwind presentation will highlight the "Best of Malaysia" from scenic Kuala Lumpur to Sipadan Marine Sanctuary.
Stuart Westmorland 

Discover Papua New Guinea's Best
Fast moving, highly informative presentation exploring fantastic locations on earth above and below the water as well as introducing the best dive destinations PNG has to offer.
Chet Moore

1:00 PM

Halkett Bay Artificial Reef Project
In 1986 a group of concerned divers and non-divers recognized the need to re-establish fish habitats in specific regions along the coast; while at the same time create and enhance awareness of B.C. as a scuba dive destination.
Howard Robins

Truk Lagoon: Deep Expedition
The Blue Realm presents two deep water expeditions to Truk Lagoon featuring deep water scuba and rebreathers. With 100 dives in 5 weeks, covering 27 ships underwater, this is sure to be a spectacular show.
Jim Kozmik

THE PHABULOUS PHILLIPINES IN HD
A first of its kind presentation projected in true HD, audiences will see backpacker budget to exclusive spa style dive resorts & be taken above & below water to spectacular destinations like Puerto Galera, Bohol, Dumaguete & stunning islands like Verde and Apo. Captivating and spectacular with incredible wide angle and macro critter HD footage.
Electric Blue Media

Body Glove
Body Glove Entertainment presents “We Love Sharks,” a movie that gives the viewer an up close and personal view of the whale and white sharks off the Baja Peninsula coast. Host Holly Beck joined the IEMANYA organization on a Whale Shark tagging expedition to Bahia de Los Angeles. She continued her journey to meet Bob Meistrell, founder of Body Glove to cage dive with Great White sharks off of Guadalupe Island

2:00 PM

ATOMIC'S NEW COBALT COMPUTER
Ron Russell is introducing a new type of diving computer, with a full color OLED display, three gas nitrox capability, and a digital compass.The Cobalt Computer has capabilities usually found only in desktop dive software.
Ron Russell

SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Biologist, Jeff Christensen, at the Seattle Aquarium will speak about the research being conducted on the Northwest Six-Gill Shark population.
Jeff Christiansen

Historic Shipwrecks of the Northwest
During this photographic adventure, Barb Roy, will take you on a journey around coastal British Columbia and Washington State to see a series of unique shipwrecks.
Barb Roy

3 Simple Tricks for Wide-Angle Underwater Photography.

3:00 PM

AGGRESSOR FLEET
Diving the world with Aggressor Fleet. Larry Connor is the Business Development Manager with Aggressor who will present.Aggressor Fleet

2000 FSW DIVES
(THE HARD WAY)
Joseph Dituri will chronicle his use of rebreathers and special equipment to help the Assoc. for Marine Exploration and the U.S. Navy attain depths of 2000 fsw.This session illustrates the need for specialized equip. to improve safety.
Joseph Dituri

Living undersea
Bill's photographic presentation of "Living Undersea" will graphically illustrate what the first aquanauts encountered as they prepared and then lived undersea during the infancy of ocean exploration. Throughout this lecture Bill will share his fascinating stories.
Bill High

Increase Your Exposure with PADI
This digital underwater photography seminar provides you with tips for taking better underwater photos by applying some simple, proven techniques. Open to novice shooters and divers interested in learning more about underwater photography.
Barry Dunford PADI Americas Northwest Regional Manager