Long Beach Scuba Show 2004

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You are Invited to Scuba Show 2004

Join PADI and Sport Diver at Scuba Show 2004 in Long Beach, California, May 22-23rd. This year's Scuba Show is bigger and better than ever with an expanded exhibit area at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Seminar topics include: beach diving in California, underwater animal tricks, amateur treasure hunting, California shipwrecks and numerous presentations on underwater photography and video. Bring your bathing suit and try out dive equipment and camera gear in the on-site pool!

PADI Diving Society Member Benefits

Society members save $1 off admission when you present your valid PADI Diving Society membership card at the door.

Stop by the PADI Diving Society booth (#637) to join the Buddy Search and win great prizes. While you're there, ask about the latest PADI Diving Society benefits and events including: Curacao Kids Sea Camp and Total Submersion 2004 in Grand Cayman.

I also received an email a week or so ago from Dave Sweetin telling me he will be working the Halcyon booth, and Hollywoodivers Bill Strong will also be pawning some wares at the show I understand.

Who here is planning on going or has a booth this year?

 

[ShakaZulu]

Best I go check that out, would be nice to try some new equipment.........

 

[LegoPacific]

I'll be there even though last year it seemed that the show was dominated by travel agents hawking deals that were no better than those available online. To make matters worse they weren't giving away enough samples!

 

[ChrisM]

I'll be there even though last year it seemed that the show was dominated by travel agents hawking deals that were no better than those available online. To make matters worse they weren't giving away enough samples!

I went once as a paying customer, and then again for free as a volunteer. I might or might not go to see some people. I've never been very impressed and usually walk out pretty disappointed.

No good deals on gear (can't sell there, altho I guess they can sell and you can pick it up elsewhere)

All the travel stuff, you can learn as much or more on line

Chris

 

[crestgel]

How much is the ticket. Sounds like something i wuld be intrested in going.

 

[kelpmermaid]

I usually go to work at booth for a volunteer organization, but I'll be out of town, hopefully underwater off of South Florida that weekend.

Crestgel, see www.saintbrendan.com for details.

 

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The seminar info was sourced from:

http://www.saintbrendan.com/attend04_info/seminr04.htm#Anchor-Jeff-11481

I'm sure I have made some mistakes here, so use at your own risk. "Trust but verify," it's said.

ROOM 308

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#82 - Early Days of Diving by Dick Anderson
A humorous and educational look at diving's early days by the famed Dick Anderson, a California diving icon since 1951.

Pioneer diver Dick Anderson is one of diving’s most entertaining humorist and a celebrity on the underwater film festival circuit for more than twenty-five years. A commercial diver, scuba equipment inventor, filmmaker, book author, magazine writer, treasure diver and underwater set designer, Anderson’s life story is more fascinating than most Hollywood movies.

ROOM 308

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SATURDAY

#812 - Small Boat Diving by Steven Barsky
Small boat diving offers many attractions and advantages for the avid diver. With a small boat, you can dive when and where you want, accompanied by only the people you prefer. You’ll learn which boats work best for diving, how to outfit your dive boat, and the special procedures that are essential to small boat diving.

Steven M. Barsky has been diving actively since 1965 and an instructor since 1970. He has a master's degree from USSB in Human Factors Engineering. His background includes being a commercial diver, working in the offshore oil industry. He worked as both an air diving supervisor and a mixed gas saturation diver, making working dives down to 580 feet. He is the author of Diving in High Risk Environments, Spearfishing for Skin and Scuba Divers, Small Boat Diving, The Simple Guide to Snorkeling Fun, and a joint author of Dry Suit Diving: A Guide to Diving Dry. The Simple Guide to Rebreather Diving was co-written by Steve. In 1989 Steve formed Marine Marketing and Consulting, based in Santa Barbara, California, and in 1999 Steve and his wife Kristine formed Hammerhead Press to publish high quality diving books.

ROOM 306

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S63 - A Look at Recent Dive Injury Statistics by Steve Barnett
Each year DAN compiles and reports on dive injury and fatality data. An insight into trends and new relevant injury data will be presented.

Steve Barnett is the Director of Marketing for DAN. He has worked in the diving industry for more than seventeen years, the last ten with DAN. A past Rolex Scholar of the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society, Steve has spent more than 2,000 hours underwater working as a scuba instructor, dive store manager, scientific diver, diving safety officer and underwater photographer.

ROOM 306

11:00 AM to 11:50 AM SATURDAY

#611 - The Lake Mead B-29 Bomber by Jeffrey Bozanic
In 1948, at the start of the cold war, a B-29 Superfortress on a top secret research mission crashed and sank in Lake Mead. While no personnel were lost, the plane and its research equipment was to remain unseen for over 50 years. In June 2003, the National Park Service mounted an expedition to survey and film the remains of the lost bomber. This presentation will summarize what transpired during that three week diving expedition. Included will be the archeological research objectives of the NPS Submerged Resources Center, as well as how the diving was conducted during the survey dives done at depth of up to 190 ffw. The team's use of closed circuit rebreathers, open circuit heliox diving, and decompression procedures will also be discussed. If you are interested in seeing how technical diving procedures are applied to an actual scientific research project, this talk is for you!

Jeff Bozanic was certified as a NAUI Instructor in 1978, is certified to teach diving for the NSS-CDS, IANTD, TDI, and NAUI. He is active in teaching rebreather, nitrox, technical nitrox, and trimix diving courses. Together with his wife, Rebekah, he has maintained the combined accident files for the cave diving community (a joint project of the NSS-CDS, NACD, and IUCRR). He has published extensively on diving education topics, with heavy emphasis on cave diving safety techniques. He has edited/reviewed many diving textbooks, and is the author of Mastering Rebreathers. He has served on several Boards of Directors in the diving community, including as Chairman of the NSS-CDS and as Vice Chairman of NAUI, and as Treasurer on the AAUS Board. He has received the NAUI Outstanding and Continuing Service Awards; the Silver Wakulla, Abe Davis, and Henry Nicholson Awards for safe cave diving; the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Award, and is a NAUI Hall of Honor inductee.

Room 302

12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#212 - Underwater photo Composition by Jack & Sue Drafahl
What makes an underwater photo attractive? Why does one image seem to work while another one doesn't? We will explore these and other key points in our composition seminar. We will show you how to crop your image inside the camera and how to use software to save the day.

ROOM 302

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#21 - Super Macro by Jack & Sue Drafahl
Since the laws of physics restrict the level of image quality, special underwater photography techniques are necessary. We will address the technical problems encountered when shooting super macro underwater with digital and film cameras. Topics will include: framers, extension tubes, flash angles, depth of field, film selections, digital camera settings, amphibious vs. housings, macro lenses and special digital computer enhancement.

ROOM 302

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. SUNDAY

#S211 - Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer by Jack & Sue Drafahl
This seminar will cover a broad spectrum of computer applications that allow you to bring your underwater pictures into the digital world. There will be tips on how to scan a photo, image compression, image storage, photo databases, image resolution and editing your image.

ROOM 302

12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m.

#S212 - Underwater Digital Camera Techniques by Jack & Sue Drafahl
This seminar will provide tips and tricks on using your new digital camera. We will cover both point & shoot cameras as well as digital SLR. Topics will include: lighting, lenses, close-up mode, wide-angle photography, flash techniques, shutter delay, short-lived batteries, digital film storage and more.

Jack and Sue Drafahl are a husband and wife team of professional undersea journalists, lecturers and multimedia producers. Their articles have appeared in Skin Diver, Sport Diver, Petersen's Photographic, Rangefinder, and many more. They have been diving for over 30 years and were named Beneath the Sea Divers of the Year in 1996. Sue was an inaugural member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame and now serves as a Trustee. Jack and Sue have been involved in the digital transition since the early 80's and are software and hardware Beta testers for companies like Adobe, Applied Science Fiction, Corel and Ulead Systems. Jack and Sue make their home on the Oregon coast and enjoy teaching seminars worldwide on all aspects of photography, both topside and underwater. In addition to their various month articles, Jack and Sue have written five books - Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer, Photo Salvage, Step-by-step Basic Digital, Advanced Digital Camera Techniques and Plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop.

ROOM 302

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#22 - Divers as Models in Underwater Video by Josh Kaye-Carr
Think you’ve mastered working with the creatures of the deep? Think again. Now’s the time to move on to an even more challenging and wary subject. Humans. This seminar will focus on techniques and methods for getting the most out of your underwater models. Lighting, shooting styles, wardrobe, preparation, and communication will be among the topics we cover.

ROOM 302

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#23 - Underwater Video on a budget by Josh Kaye-Carr
While quality cameras and housings have never been more affordable than they are today, they can still be an expensive proposition. If you’re an entry-level video newbie or an experienced videographer who is just looking to get more bang for the buck, this seminar is for you. We’ll cover cameras, housings, lighting, lenses, and accessories in our quest to squeeze the most out of your dollar.

Josh Kaye-Carr is an Independent Media Producer, founder and co-owner of Parrotfish Productions Limited, specializing in underwater video. A graduate of Notre Dame with a photojournalism major and oceanography minor, he has produced commercial, promotional, public service, and documentary programs since 1987. Some of his clients include American Oceans Campaign, California Marine Mammal Center, Marine Mammal fund, NBC, Sony, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Josh is also a naturalist with the CINMS and NPS. A diver since the age of eight, Josh currently logs an average of 150 to 200 dives each year with his wife Staci.

 

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ROOM 306

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SATURDAY

#612 - Disaster Proof Your Dive Vacation by Ken Knezick
This one-of-a-kind presentation is based on the knowledge acquired over a lifetime of hard traveling - a crystallization of Ken's more than twenty-five years of international travel experience. The audience is invited to learn from Ken's (many) mistakes, resulting in a presentation equally humorous and informative. Audience participation is encouraged throughout, enabling all participants to benefit from their shared experiences.

ROOM 306

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#63- A Divemaster Shares his Secrets by Ken Knezick
Everyone from beginners to old mossbacks can learn from, and contribute to, this fast moving and timely presentation. Topics include dive equipment, boat etiquette, the buddy system, air consumption, swimming techniques, safely dealing with changing water and surface conditions, diving with cameras, avoiding DSC, and much, much more.

ROOM 302

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S21- A Neophyte Dives into Digital U/W Photography by Ken Knezick
This program includes the description and display of various digital camera, housing, and strobe options, plus the screening of a variety of digital photographs and even some full motion video produced by the digital camera. Photographic techniques specific to digital photography are considered, as well equipment selection strategies and a consideration of the future of digital photography as further equipment enhancements enter the market.

Ken Knezick is owner and President of Island Dreams Travel in Houston, Texas. He has logged more than 2800 scuba dives and thousands of hours underwater, quite literally around the world. From the Caribbean to the Pacific, his travels include most of the world's great diving destinations. Since 1983, he has served as Executive Director of Houston's SEASPACE Exposition, is past President of Houston International Diver's Club, and is a founding member of both the Houston Underwater Photographic Society, and G.R.E.A.T., the Gulf Reef Environmental Action Team. At DEMA 2003, Ken was honored with induction into the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Society. An accomplished underwater photographer, when not actually underwater, Ken enjoys writing short stories, travelogues, and presenting seminars and workshops at dive shows around the U.S.A. A member of Mensa, Ken Knezick has made Houston, Texas his home base since 1977.

ROOM 306

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#62 - Treasure Hunting for the Ordinary Diver by Bob Marx
Bob will cover his own beginnings in the field and show the methods used all over the globe & give personal pointers to the audience.

ROOM 308

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. SUNDAY

#S811 - Manila Galleons by Bob Marx
The Manila Galleons were rich ships that sailed past our coast for 350 years. Some never made it home, including along the Southern CA coast. The Manila Galleon San Augustin was found by Bob Marx in Drake's Bay near San Francisco.

Robert F. Marx is an underwater archaeologist, treasure hunter and maritime historian who has worked in 62 countries in the past 50 years. Author of 56 books and over 600 articles and scientific reports. Knighted by the Spanish government, has lectured all over the world in universities, cruise ships and at dive shows.

ROOM 306

12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S612- When Women Dive and Travel by Erin O'Neill & Ella Jean Morgan
Things of consequence: Dive travel or travel with diving, where to go, what to take, how to dress below and above, going alone or accompanied, children, degree of experience, staying healthy, age and physical fitness, weather, marine life alert, medical care, insurance, and all womanly considerations. Bring your questions, too!

Ella Jean Morgan and Erin O'Neill have been diving instructors in Southern California for 17 years and international divers for 25+ years each. They have trained divers in every aspect of the sport and at every level, including commercial diving and working underwater in the film industry. They also have authored the book When Women Dive.

ROOM 308

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S81- Sex and the Single Sea Serpent by Lorraine Sadler
Have your ever wondered about the birds and the bees... or the eels and anemones, and how they get together... or not get together, as the case may be? In caverns, sand and in kelp beds, this peek will open your eyes to the not-often-known and less-seen bedrooms of the underwater world. Teeming with life, our ocean is a bed of unusual beginnings from microscopic to pelagic. Explore the mating behaviors of select ocean critters of Southern California, one of the most prolific areas of the world.

Lorraine Sadler has been involved in diving since 1960, Lorraine became a Junior Frogman Instructor in a special LA County Parks and Recreation program. She has been active in the LA County U/W Instructors Unit and the Underwater Instructors Association, participating and leading various educational programs. From 1980 1986 she served on the UIA Board of Directors with her duties including the organization of safety seminars, Instructor Training and writing the LA CO U/W Instructors Manual. Lorraine is currently an Instructor Trainer and Evaluator for Scuba Schools International. Lorraine was awarded LACO's Outstanding Instructor for 1989. She writes on marine life and is an equipment technician and Equipment Director for the Womens Scuba Association, giving seminars at various dive clubs, and industry trade shows. As an equipment specialist she also consults on, tests and evaluated scuba equipment for magazines and private manufacturers. She has worked extensively with behavioral aspects invertebrates and moray eels and is currently working as a Hyperbaric Technician at the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and as a Marine Science Instructor for the Wrigley Institute for Environmental studies on Catalina Island. She was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in its inaugural year 2000, was awarded the Avalon Underwater Cleanups Jon Hardy Award and was honored with the California Scuba Service Award in 2001 by California Diving News Publishers Kim and Dale Sheckler.

 

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ROOM 308

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM SATURDAY

#81- Stupid Underwater Animal Tricks by Dale Sheckler
California marine animals often have predictable behavior that can played upon for fun, study, observation and even posing for photography. You can get fish to model their best side, nudibranchs will stand on end, and abalone will dance. Covered will be proper (and improper) ways to approach, entice and interact with octopus, sea lions, rays, moray eels and more. Learn how to safely handle scorpionfish and large crabs. Amaze your dive buddy on your next dive by getting animals to do what you want them to do, when you want them to do it!

ROOM 308

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S83- California Underwater Photography by Dale Sheckler
This seminar shows California's special and unique photo opportunities, how to take best advantage of them, and how to beat many of California's underwater photo challenges.

Dale Sheckler is a Southern California native who has worked around the world as a commercial deep sea diver, mostly on deep water oil field projects. For the last 20 years he has served as editor/publisher for California Diving News. Dale has authored several books, most notably: Southern California’s Best Beach Dives and Successful Underwater Hunting and Gathering, California Edition. Dale is the producer of SCUBA Show 2004.

ROOM 306

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. SUNDAY

#S611- Hazardous Marine Life by Dr. Tabby Stone
When we interact with marine creatures, we risk getting involved with their natural defense mechanisms. You'll learn about what's potentially harmful and how to care for bites and stings.

ROOM 306

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S61 - Medical Aspects of Dive Travel by Dr. Tabby Stone
Divers travel far and wide in search of that perfect reef. Unfortunately, along with the adventure, they are sometimes at risk for injuries and unusual diseases. Learn what to do before and during a dive trip to keep healthy and what to do if there's a medical problem during your trip.

ROOM 306

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

#S62 - The Ears and Diving by Dr. Tabby Stone
Some of the most common medical problems related to diving involve the ears. These include barotrauma (squeezes) and various ear infections. Learn why they occur, how to prevent them and how they're treated.

Dr. Tabby Stone is a Pediatrician practicing in the Los Angeles area. He's been an avid diver who developed an interest in diving following his initial certification in 1979. He is a past president of the Pacific Chapter of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. He speaks on diving medical topics to divers and medical audiences and was the author of the Medical Facts column in Discover Diving from 1988 to 1999.

Room 302

11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. SATURDAY

#211 -Putting Pizazz in Your Underwater Photos by Larry & Denise Tackett
Modern photo equipment with its automatic settings can become a crutch that stifles creativity and controls how your pictures look. While automation is a useful tool that increases the number of good pictures one takes it can lead to mediocre photography. The key to improving your photography is to take control of the image making process. Let us show you how to make pictures and not let the camera just take pictures.

ROOM 302

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S22 -Shooting Super Macro by Larry & Denise Tackett
Virtually all macro lenses available today can go to life-size, but what if you want to go further, up to 3.5 times lifesize? This photo seminar will review macro principles and the equipment necessary to shoot at life-size and beyond, way beyond. Shooting in the realm of SuperMacro opens up a new world of subject matter for the underwater photographer.

ROOM 302

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S23 -Learning the Language of Video by Larry & Denise Tackett
The ability to tell a story through motion rather than a sequence of individual still pictures is an incredible experience and opportunity. To do it well you need to understand the language of video. This seminar will discuss equipment, lighting, shot types, sequencing, editing, terminology, etc.

Larry and Denise Tackett are full-time natural history photojournalists specializing in marine-related subjects. They have traveled and dived throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Their work is widely published internationally and they have three stock agencies that represent their imagery. Of primary interest to them is observing and recording the behavior of unique sand rare marine life. Their book Reef Life—The Natural History of Reef Fishes and Invertebrates was recently published.

ROOM 308

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SATURDAY

#811 -Northern/Central CA Beach Diving by Bruce Watkins
The Northern half of California is a diverse piece of real estate that offers unique adventures. From the ambiance and charm of Cannery Row and old Monterey, to the sheer cliffs of Big Sur, to the rugged coast of Mendocino; the diving here is nothing short of spectacular. Come experience the best NorCal dives and learn about critters unique to our state's northern waters. Abalone hunters may want to come to this one.

ROOM 306

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM SATURDAY

#61 -White Sharks of Guadalupe by Bruce Watkins
Few experiences can compare with an in water encounter with a great white shark, and Guadalupe Island has become THE place to observe and film these large sharks. This seminar will focus on Guadalupe--the land, the diving, the animals, and, of course, the toothy great white.

ROOM 308

12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S812 Wee Little Critters by Bruce Watkins
Look upon a healthy reef and what do you see? Maybe a thick bed of kelp, how about the big patch of pillar coral, or the 6 foot tall gorgonia? But what else do you see? How about the mating nudibranchs, or the tiny shell feeding on that big gorgonia, or the hermit crab in a worm tube, or that tiny goby on the black coral. Most divers simply miss many of the little critters that can make a dive so enjoyable. This seminar will discuss how to spot nature’s smaller works of art from California and tropical waters, and how to recognize their complex interactions.

ROOM 308

2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SUNDAY

#S82 -Diving With Big Animals by Bruce Watkins
Few underwater experiences can compare with a heart throbbing encounter with a big animal. It is always humbling to meet a big animal in it's own environment, and I never cease to wonder how something that big can be so fast and graceful. Come dive with some of California's big animals: white, blue and basking sharks, elephant seals, and more. There will also be slides of some big critters from warmer waters: manta rays, whale sharks and humpback whales.

Bruce Watkins is a photojournalist residing in Northern California. Bruce is a regular contributor to California Diving News, and hundreds of his articles and a thousand of his photographs have appeared in national and international publications. He is the author of A Diver’s Guide to Monterey County and A Diver's Guide to Northern California, both published by Saint Brendan Corp.

ROOM 308

3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. SATURDAY

#83 - Shipwrecks of the CA Gold Rush by Bill Wilson
The history and romance of the 1850s gold rush era—Shipwrecks Winfield Scott - 1853, Yankee Blade - 1854, Brother Jonathan - 1865 and others. Also restoration and preservation of various types of shipwreck artifacts like iron, brass and precious metals.

Bill Wilson started scuba diving at the age of 17 in the '50s. He became a commercial diver and used his diving skills in the military. Bill became a licensed instructor in the '60s and in the early '70s became a founding charter member of the California Wreck Divers and has held all offices of the corporation. Bill was the 2003 recipient of the California Scuba Service Award.

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