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Scuba Diver AustralAsia Shootout Series
By Jason Heller, May 28, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
With
more than US$37,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, do
you really need more reasons to join a 2008 Scuba
Diver AustralAsia Shootout? Learn more about
digital underwater photography from amazing judges,
including renowned photographers and industry pros;
enjoy great diving at some of the best locations in
Asia Pacific; and have your images published in the
Scuba Diver AustralAsia
Photo Special! Best of all, you get to choose
the location: Whether itís Lembehís tiny critters, the
barracuda ball of Sipadan, or the nurse sharks of South
West Rocks, you decide which Shootout to attend, or
go to all three!
Each Scuba Diver AustralAsia Shootout is a fantastic way to hone your photography skills or just show off and win great prizes. And itís a great way to have fun. Packages start at just US$418 per person (airfare not included for any Shootout). (PADI Diving Society Members enjoy 10% off any Shootout. Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy the 10% discount!)

SDAA/Borneo Divers Shootout
17-21 Sep 2008
Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia
17-21 Sep 2008
Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia
The Trip: 4N room/board all-inclusive, two boat dives at Sipadan/one at Mabul for four days, unlimited shore dives
The Judges: Al Hornsby, Aaron Wong, Eric Madeja, Scubazoo
The Categories: Macro, Portfolio, Wide-angle
The Prizes: Prizes include Canon EOS 450D cameras,
dive trips, BCDs, masks, fins, and dive computers from Scubapro Asia Pacific and Tusa Australia, Camaro wetsuits, and Red Army watches.
Single US$1,345/person (SG$1853)
Twin/double US$897/person (SG$1,236)
SDAA/Fish Rock Shootout
13-18 Oct 2008
South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia
The Trip: 5N with room/breakfast/dinner inclusive, two boat dives daily for five days, unlimited shore dives
The Judges: Dave Harasti, Rudie Kuiter
The Categories: Portfolio, Shark, Wide-angle
The Prizes: Prizes include Canon EOS 450D cameras, dive trips, BCDs, masks, fins, and dive computers from Scubapro Asia Pacific and Tusa Australia, Camaro wetsuits, and Red Army watches.
Single US$829/person (SG$1,142)
Twin/double US$718/person (SG$990)
SDAA/KBR Shootout
26 Nov - 1 Dec 2008
Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
The Trip: 5N room/board all-inclusive, three boat dives daily for five days, unlimited shore dives on house reef from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., airport transfers
The Judges: Mike Veitch, Simon Buxton, William Tan
The Categories: Macro Behaviour, Portfolio, Portrait
The Prizes: Prizes include Canon EOS 450D cameras, dive trips, BCDs, masks, fins, and dive computers from Scubapro Asia Pacific and Tusa Australia, Camaro wetsuits, and Red Army watches.
Traditional House Deluxe room
Single US$1,105/person (SG$1,523) US$1,205/person (SG$1,660)
Twin/double US$955/person (SG$1,316) US$1,055/person (SG$1,454)
Triple US$865/person (SG$1,192) US$965/person (SG$1,330)
All participants receive a goodie bag with:
* Shootout T-shirt (worth US$25);
* Limited edition Scuba Diver AustralAsia leather passport sleeve (worth US$30); and
* Passport to Diving the World book (worth US$19).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. A deposit payment must be made once the quotation is accepted, and before any reservations are initiated.
2. The deposit shall be equivalent to 50% of the package total, depending on the Shootout and package chosen. The balance payment is to be made at least 90 days before the departure date.
3. For bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date, full payment is required before any reservations are initiated.
4. Payments will be fully refunded should the services/hotels required be unavailable and no suitable alternative is found.
5. No cancellations will be allowed.
6. These general terms and conditions may be superseded by special terms and conditions for specific packages.
7. Judges’ decisions in each Shootout’s photo competition are final.
MORE INFO
Send your entry form for the Scuba Diver AustralAsia Shootout to:
Scuba Diver Australasia Magazine
[Shootout Series 2008]
No.1 Syed Alwi Road #06-01, Song Lin Building.
Singapore 207628
Or fax it to: +(65) 6291 2068
For more information, or if you have questions about any of the Scuba Diver AustralAsia Shootouts, email Sheila Devi, sheila@scubadiveraa.com, or Jonathan Lin, jonathan@scubadiveraa.com
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