Beach Club Resort - Zanzibar 14th Nov - 23rd Nov 2006 Zanzibar is a flat, palm-clad coral atoll surrounded by a coral reef structure that ensures that the marine life is abundant. Good visibility (20 - 60 metres) and a year-round average water temperature of 27°c ensure that you enjoy your Zanzibar diving experience. Shallow coral reefs, sloping banks and vertical drop-offs with hard and soft corals and over 350 species of Indo- Pacific marine fauna await you. Off the North coast Leven Banks is popular with advanced divers as it lies near the deep water of the Pemba Channel. Here in strong currents you will find big schools of tuna, trevally, king fish, barracudas, wrasses, big moray eels and large schools of reef fish. The east coast is the oceanic coast of Zanzibar and the untouched reefs facing the open ocean offer a great variety of marine life and the possibility of encounters with big oceanic fish Beach Club Resort is a beautiful 70 roomed resort situated on the south east coast of the island with endless white beaches, shady palm trees and the blue ocean. This family-run resort has all the comforts of a luxurious beach hotel with a unique charm, great attention to detail and tasteful décor. You'll find all the expected beach resort facilities to keep any hint of boredom at bay – an excellent dive centre with British instructors, watersports equipment, large swimming pool, fitness centre (with a gym, aerobics classes, African dance classes and massage rooms), frangipani spa and even a floodlit tennis court. The rooms at Breezes Beach Club are situated a short distance from the beach. The ensuite rooms have air-conditioning, a mini-bar fridge and a safe. Telephones, the Internet and a television are available at the main lodge only. The east coast is the oceanic coast of Zanzibar and the untouched reefs facing the open ocean offer a great variety of marine life and the possibility of encounters with big oceanic fish. Package includes the following: • 7 night’s accommodation in the Coconut Terrace rooms • Half board food package • Return International flights • Airport transfers in Zanzibar • 6 days dive package • 3 day Videography/Digital Photography training course • Respective PADI Speciality certification Underwater Photographer Neil Bennett has been working in the dive industry for nearly ten years as a photo-journalist. His work has been published in magazines, newspapers, books, travel guides, video documentaries and on the internet. He is regularly hired by tourist boards and the travel industry companies for photographic assignments. Neil will be conducting the digital camera training at our destinations shown below. The three day package will help bring the most out of your holiday experience. Training will begin developing your basic photography knowledge, and the practical, “hands-on” training that will put you a step above the rest. The courses are designed to be informative, relaxed and above all – fun! On the third day a competition is held between the attendees on their photographic skills and their diving skills with regards to photography. Check out www.SevenseasExplorer.net for more details. Held twice a year, our photo courses are for enthusiastic divers willing to enter the world of advanced and professional underwater photography. The Itinerary: Day 1 Macro Knowledge & Practical session Dive 1 followed by image analysis Dive 2 followed by image analysis Dive 3 Night dive, analysis Day 2 Wideangle Knowledge & Practical session Dive 1 followed by image analysis Dive 2 followed by image analysis Day3 Competition 2 dives Dive 1 wideangle Dive 2 macro Judging – Prize Awards The knowledge and skills you acquire will include:  Film vs digital  Equipment – What’s required  Photographic principles and composition  Strobe and available light photography  Methods and Tips Hands-on training includes:  Camera handling techniques required for photography  Preparation, care and maintenance of underwater cameras  Buoyancy control will taking images  Taking underwater photographs that are properly composed and focused  Basic image computation and correction The major emphasis of the training is on advanced photography practice while fully respecting marine conservation and diver's safety policies. Equipment handling and maintenance are studied in detail during all diving activities The training will also include the PADI Underwater Digital Photographer Specialty course with certification on completion.

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