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Coming Oct 27 - Oct 31, 2011



at the
Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show

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5th Annual Ocean Adventure Expo 2011!!!
"The Diving Event of the Year in Florida!"
Broward County Convention Center

Sat/Sun - May 28 & 29



" Young or old, beginner to advanced, this Expo
is for anyone that loves the underwater world!"
 

Exhibitors, Speakers, Workshops, Art Displays, Giant Raffle

Freediving, scuba, spearfishing, marine art, boating, safety, conservation,

underwater photography, videography, product demos, and more!!!
 

 



  Stan Waterman:
Award Winning Cinematographer/Producer

Stan is a five-time Emmy-winning cinematographer. He learned scuba early-on, operated a dive charter in the Bahamas, and filmed a year-long trip with his family in Tahiti as shown on TV by Nat Geo. He was the producer of Blue Water, White Death and many award-winning documentaries. He is the author of Sea Salt and currently leads charters and lectures around the world. www.stanwaterman.com






Manny Puig:

Shark Wrangler, Swamp Explorer, Sculptor
Manny continues to educate and entertain audiences.  His approach is primitive - no cages, tanks, or armor protecting him from encounters with some of the most feared predators in the world. Manny interacts with sharks, faces down black bears, and dives in the swamp with the American alligator. www.mannypuig.com.








Martin Stepanek:
Multiple World Record Holder, Instructor

Martin
is a freediving pioneer having gone to depths never before – over 400 feet on a single breath of air. He is one of the top freedivers/trainers in the world claiming over 13 World Records. Martin’s passion, dedication, and background in human physiology has pushed his F.I.I. curricula to the forefront of freediving education.  A native of Czech Republic, Martin resides in Fort Lauderdale.     www.freedivinginstructors.com /  www.martinstepanek.com
 

   




William Trubridge:
Freediver, World Record Holder, Instructor

William is the world champion and world record holder in unassisted freediving.  He was the first human being to dive past 100 meters (330 feet) without the use of fins, weights or any other propulsive aid.  In 2010 he also broke the record for Free Immersion, with a 380-foot (116m) rope-assisted dive.  He currently trains at Tenerife Top Training Center during the summer and Dean's Blue Hole in the winter, where he operates a freediving school and annual competition both called "Vertical Blue."  www.verticleblue.net




Dr. Terry Maas:
Spearfishing Champion, Videographer, Inventor
Dr. Terry Maas is a veteran hunter/freediver. He started diving at 14 years old and has been diving ever since.  Terry won the National championship four times and team championship ten times.  In 1982, his interests turned to bluewater hunting, and he went on to capture three world record tunas.  In 1995, Terry published his first book,
BlueWater Hunting and Freediving.  More recently, he has used his skills to capture the underwater world on high-definition video and will share some of his thoughts and techniques.






ART PINDER INTERNATIONAL
SPEARFISHING CHAMPIONSHIP!!!


Memorial Day -- Monday, May 30th


Produced by South Florida Freedivers Club


More info:

 

   

 

   
   Exhibitor Expo                   Giant Raffle!      


       

 

 

You are cordially invited...



Place:
 Broward County Convention Center
(strict security - photo ID required - license or passport)


Directions:  http://www.ftlauderdalecc.com/broward-  directions.htm
 
      Date: Saturday   May 28 -- 10 am to 6:00 pm   
           Sunday   May 29 -- 10 am to 6:00 pm


Expo Entry:
 $15/day, cash only, ATM on site
Children under 10 are free


Includes: Vendor Expo, Speaker Seminars, Hands-on Workshops
Marine Art & Photography Exhibits, Giant Raffle

Charity: Portions of raffle to International Underwater Spearfishing Assoc
                   



   
  
 
Hotels:  
Courtyard By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
                       Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Hotel at Port Everglades
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Transportation: Renaissance Hotel - walking dist to Conv Center
                            Courtyard Marriott - 2 mi to Conv Center (by car or taxi)


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