He painted 100 life-sized walls of life in the ocean over the past 30 years - now Marine Life Artist Wyland is working on an even bigger project, and you can help.He painted 100 life-sized walls of life in the ocean over the past 30 years - now... more
This video was taken when i was in Hawaii awhile back. It's what happens when your dive master has too much time on his hands. I was on my first official certified dive, had just swum past my first shark in the wild, and was telling myself over and over again that JAWS was just a hollywood story...when I come back to find out this is what our guide was up to :) Jack's Diving Locker took this hilarious little video.This video was taken when i was in Hawaii awhile back. It's what happens when your... more
In the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin training, working on the set of the popular television program Flipper. Day in and day out, O’Barry kept the dolphins working and television audiences smiling. But one day, that all came to a tragic end. THE COVE, directed by Louie Psihoyos, tells the amazing true story of how Psihoyos, O’Barry and an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The mysteries they uncovere ... http://www.thecovemovieuk.com/thecove.htmlIn the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin... more
In the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin training, working on the set of the popular television program Flipper. Day in and day out, O’Barry kept the dolphins working and television audiences smiling. But one day, that all came to a tragic end. THE COVE, directed by Louie Psihoyos, tells the amazing true story of how Psihoyos, O’Barry and an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The mysteries they uncovere ... http://www.thecovemovieuk.com/In the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin... more
It is a story of courage and bravery, of death and lost loved loved ones. But also one that demonstrates our humanity, our passion for the sports we love. Our commitment to push further, to explore deeper, to test the boundaries of what the human body is capable.
The characters are not profesional sportsmen. Not driven by money or fame and glory. They are on personal journeys together into the unknown. Each ones own journey and the choices they make.It is a story of courage and bravery, of death and lost loved loved ones. But also one... more
There have been some small but significant developments recently in the fight to save sharks from possible extinction. Let's hope that it's a sign of more to come and that it is not too little too late.There have been some small but significant developments recently in the fight to save... more
Free diving is not a sport to be taken lightly. death is common and it’s participants walk a narrow path between fulfilling their dreams and meeting the almighty. William Trubridge is the unassisted world record holder with a depth of 288 feet. A man able to hold his breath for more than 5 minutes and who when not training in the water goes running holding his breath!
I hope you enjoy the film – Please take a moment to comment afterwards and give your thoughts or perhaps recommend other exceptional and unusual sportsmen for my next film.Free diving is not a sport to be taken lightly. death is common and it’s... more
In the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin training, working on the set of the popular television program Flipper. Day in and day out, O’Barry kept the dolphins working and television audiences smiling. But one day, that all came to a tragic end. THE COVE, directed by Louie Psihoyos, tells the amazing true story of how Psihoyos, O’Barry and an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The mysteries they uncovere ... www.vertigofilms.comIn the 1960’s, Richard O’Barry was the world’s leading authority on dolphin... more
The divers have launched an expedition blog…just in time for anyone that is interested in following the expedition in Sardinia, on a mission to find a new species and new underground passages, with a handful of the world’s most renowned cavers. Comments or questions post will be monitored daily so if you want to ask anything of cave diving legend Rick Stanton, Cave photographic genius Martyn Farr, Sardinian-based technical diving expert Thorsten Walde, or want to know more about cave life, send in your questions in the comments field. Looks like a cool exploration!The divers have launched an expedition blog…just in time for anyone that is... more
As a warm-up exercise, these daredevils plunge into the cold ocean. The three athletes are competitors in the eighth and final round of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series held this week in Vouliagmeni, Greece. Gary Hunt, of the United Kingdom, went on to tie Colombia's Orlando Duque for first place.As a warm-up exercise, these daredevils plunge into the cold ocean. The three athletes... more
Finland-based SUUNTO has recently unveiled their premium collection of digital sports watches for the outdoor man with a passion for diving, mountaineering or sailing. The stylish SUUNTO Elementum range — Elementum Aqua, Elementum Terra and Elementum Ventus — has an urban-inspired design and a solid combination of craftsmanship and technology. This attractive Aqua model detects when you enter the water and starts all functions and measurements needed for a dive. The Terra has the bare essentials for survival in the outdoors, while the highly sophisticated Ventus makes for an elegant sailing timepiece that knows its way through the weather.Finland-based SUUNTO has recently unveiled their premium collection of digital sports... more
Despite every effort from a bloke called Usain Bolt to steal the athletic limelight this week* (see below), onlookers were treated to a marvellous display of grace and finesse by competitors at the World Splashdiving championships held in Essen (also Germany) this weekend.
Splashdiving is a word created by putting the word "splash" and the word "diving" together, and it requires the participants to throw themselves off high diving boards in a sort of freestyle bombing figuration, in an attempt to make a massive splash on entering the pool.
There is a dangerous element to this sport, with divers not knowing if there limbs and bones will survive the impact of the jump into the water.
*You may have heard that on Sunday night Bolt became the first human being to run 100 metres in less than 9.6 seconds for the first time, on this planet. Ever. Big whoop.Despite every effort from a bloke called Usain Bolt to steal the athletic limelight... more
When building a submarine there's probably not many animals better than a dolphin to base it on, so with that in mind, the Seabreacher is off to a winning start.
The 'base model' will set you back $48,000 and can cruise at 35-40mph whilst on the surface and 20mph underwater. Just don't expect to be going 20,000 leagues down below, it can only dive to 5 foot, because of its snorkel.
Still, you can act out Flipper: The Movie to your heart' content now.When building a submarine there's probably not many animals better than a dolphin to... more
Want to worry people when you emerge from the sea? Then why not get a shark-attack wetsuit? All of the glamour of being attacked by a shark with none of the pain!
I hope this is the start of a trend, we'll see the "pistols at dawn" shirt, and the "unfortunate accident in the toilet" trousers next.Want to worry people when you emerge from the sea? Then why not get a shark-attack... more
A fat kid tries his skill at the diving board and ends up taking us on a ride in the ROFLcopter...A fat kid tries his skill at the diving board and ends up taking us on a ride in the... more
One of Britain’s top medal hopes for the London Olympics has been kept home from school by his parents because bullies are threatening to break his legs.
Teenage diving sensation Tom Daley became a national treasure when he when he was selected for the Beijing Games and became one of Britain's youngest ever Olympians.
But the top student has been turned on by some of his peers at school who call him 'Speedo boy'.
The bullying came to a head last week when an older boy cornered Tom and said: "How much are those legs worth? We’re going to break your legs."
More at link.One of Britain’s top medal hopes for the London Olympics has been kept home from... more
Thayer Walker dives headfirst into the elusive, very lucrative, and often dangerous world of Abalone diving.Thayer Walker dives headfirst into the elusive, very lucrative, and often dangerous... more
Police arrested four fishermen who accidentally killed a diver with explosives. The fishermen told police they saw bubbles and movement under the surface and thought it was a large fish.
One of the fishermen tossed dynamite into the water and after it exploded the group jumped into the water but instead of finding a fish, they found the body of the dead diver.Police arrested four fishermen who accidentally killed a diver with explosives. The... more
