DIVE INTO THE BIG BLUE AT DIVE 2009

This year’s Autumn diving spectacular, Dive 2009 will be taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on 24/25 October.  Visitors to this year's Dive Show will find more than 300 exhibitors taking part and, whether a beginner or seasoned pro, tekkie, wreckie or fish-fancier, cold or warm water diver, there will be no end of things of interest.  In addition to the newest dive kit and leisurewear to try and buy, there will be representatives from more than 50 countries who will help visitors to reach a decision about their next trip.

Underwater photographers can attend the show's Digital Clinic for a useful exchange of views and tips. Alternatively, visitors can take a break from walking the halls in the presentation theatres where top marine life, wreck and cave-diving gurus have been lined up to share news and images of their often-extreme activities.  Already on the programme are Sea Shepherd’s Captain Paul Watson, Ocean’s Paul Rose, film-maker John Boyle plus wreck experts Teresa Telus, Innes McCartney and David Mearns.

There are also two diving pools – one for novices and a technical pool for divers to test the latest kit.  With over 20 additional free exhibitor seminars on offer to visitors, Dive 2009 looks set to be the highlight of the diving season.

For more information about Dive 2009, a full programme of features and presentations, or to book advance tickets to the show visit www.diveshows.co.uk or call 020 8977 9878.  Tickets cost £7.50 if booked in advance or £10.50 on the door.  Children under 14 go free.