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This summer, on the 26th of July 2011, divers from all over the world will attempt to break the world record in carrying out the largest collective dive in the outside area of the New Marina in Hurghada. The current world record was made on the 17th of August 2009 in Manado, Indonesia. The Indonesian navy managed to have 2486 people dive at the same time at the same location. The Egypt Scuba Challenge wants to break this record and is aiming for 3000 divers.
The dive location has a large sandy plateau at 12-13 meters depth, which is capable of holding 3000 divers. There is hardly any marine life there, but plenty of rubbish. For this reason we do not only want to break the world record for the largest collective dive, but also the world record for the largest underwater cleanup.
Both records have already been applied for and were accepted by Guinness World Records.
The organizers are asking all dive centers and travel agents operating in the Red Sea to support the event and actively promote it amongst their guests. In order for the event to succeed and reach a participation rate of more than 2486 divers, we all need to work together for it. The world record attempt will help promote tourism in Egypt and, at the same time, raise environmental awareness.
It is very sad to see the amount of rubbish underwater in front of the new marina. There are far more ropes, towels, bottles, cans and plastic than marine life.
Various media and TV channels have already announced their interest to cover the event and make it public on an international level.
If youd like to be part of the world record attempt and are a qualified diver (minimum required level: open water diver) start searching for flights to Egypt and we look forward to seeing you here in July!
The dive location has a large sandy plateau at 12-13 meters depth, which is capable of holding 3000 divers. There is hardly any marine life there, but plenty of rubbish. For this reason we do not only want to break the world record for the largest collective dive, but also the world record for the largest underwater cleanup.
Both records have already been applied for and were accepted by Guinness World Records.
The organizers are asking all dive centers and travel agents operating in the Red Sea to support the event and actively promote it amongst their guests. In order for the event to succeed and reach a participation rate of more than 2486 divers, we all need to work together for it. The world record attempt will help promote tourism in Egypt and, at the same time, raise environmental awareness.
It is very sad to see the amount of rubbish underwater in front of the new marina. There are far more ropes, towels, bottles, cans and plastic than marine life.
Various media and TV channels have already announced their interest to cover the event and make it public on an international level.
If youd like to be part of the world record attempt and are a qualified diver (minimum required level: open water diver) start searching for flights to Egypt and we look forward to seeing you here in July!
