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Shaped like an elephant’s head, with a long, slender peninsula forming its trunk, Thailand offers dive opportunities in two distinct bodies of water: the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Andaman Sea to the west. The Gulf is known for abundant marine life and the laidback dive hub of Koh Samui, but it’s hard to beat the Andaman Sea for clear seas, spectacular reefs and animal encounters. Many divers opt for day trips to the Andaman Sea out of Phuket, an island in the southern reaches of the country, but to get to the sea’s unspoiled reefs and islands, live-aboards are a must–and there are literally hundreds of them plying these waters. Perhaps the number-one destination for live-aboards is the Similan Islands, a chain of nine granite islands rimmed with white sand beaches. Farther north are the Burma Banks, a series of seamounts rising from 1,000-foot depths to just below the surface, and the Mergui Archipelago. Though part of neighboring Myanmar, the lush Mergui Archipelago is a geologic continuation of the reef structure and islands of the eastern Andaman. For the entire Andaman Sea area, conditions are best between November and March, when you can count on sunny skies, balmy breezes and moderate temperatures.

The Similan Islands, a national park protected under Thai laws, are blanketed in lush tropical jungle and ringed by some of the most exquisite beaches in the country. Among the Similans’ top dive sites are East Of Eden, where you’ll find schools of opal sweepers densely packed in coral crevices, and Hideaway, where lionfish and long-snout butterflyfish swim along high-profile coral heads. Perhaps the most iconic dive attraction in all the Andaman Sea is Richelieu Rock, in the Surin Islands, due north of the Similans. Richelieu is just a speck on the map, too far offshore for day boats. But for divers on live-aboards, the reward is visibility often in excess of 120 feet and stunning biodiversity. Along Richelieu’s eastern pinnacle, expect to see sealife in all shapes and sizes, from enormous Goliath grouper (known as Malabar grouper in these parts) to the littlest creatures, such as tiger-tail seahorses and ghost pipefish. In years past, Richelieu Rock was prime whale shark country, but there were only two sightings last year. Overfishing in their migratory route seems the obvious culprit

The Mergui Archipelago, similar in size to the Bahamas, covers 14,000 square miles and includes about 800 islands, many uninhabited. Wild elephants and tigers are said to roam the larger, more remote islands. While you’re likely to run across other dive boats in the Similans, in Mergui there’s a sense that you’ve stumbled across an untouched marine wilderness. A must-dive here is Three Islets, which consists of one small island and two large rocks, each far enough apart to be considered separate sites. The stars of the show are the small creatures, like juvenile ribbon eels, seahorses, and both fimbriated and jeweled morays, often occupying the same hole. Another site, Bang Bang Buffet (so named for all the tank-banging among divers eager to show their buddies the creatures they’ve discovered) swarms with cuttlefish, black-blotched morays and lionfish. But the real headliners–if something this small can get marquee billing–are the rare rabbit-ear nudibranchs.

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Weather: Tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The southern region of Thailand has only two seasons — wet and the dry. These seasons do not run at the same time on both the east and west side of the peninsular. On the west coast, the southwest monsoon brings rain and often heavy storms from April through to October, while on the east coast the most rain falls between September and December.

Average Water Temp: In the Andaman Sea, water temperatures are usually warm, ranging from 79 to 84 degrees, though it can be quite a bit cooler at depth, especially during March and April. In the Gulf of Thailand, water temps are in the low to mid-80s, with the warmest conditions during May and June. February through September is generally the best time for diving, when conditions improve.

Average Visibility: Water clarity varies from less than 20 feet to 150 feet or more, depending on the season. In general, conditions are best beginning in November. Plankton blooms in March and April drop the vis. Most live-aboards stop operating here from June through October, the southwest monsoon season, when vis can be excellent but the seas can be rough, especially at exposed sites. In the Gulf of Thailand, vis is not as good because of freshwater runoff, plankton and water circulation.

Destination Links: www.tourismthailand.org.

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Dive Tables, Decompression Tables or Tables are printed cards or booklets that allow divers to determine for a particular dive profile and breathing gas, the Decompression stops required for that dive in order to avoid decompression sickness.

With dive tables, it is assumed that the dive profile is a square dive, meaning that the diver descends to maximum depth immediately and stays at the same depth until resurfacing (approximating a rectangular line when drawn in a coordinate system where one axis is depth and the other is duration). Some dive tables also assume physical condition or qualifications of the diver, e.g., Navy dive tables should not be used by recreational divers.

More complex tables can take into account staged dives, dives performed at altitude, and decompression dives

Brilliant soft corals may be Fiji’s signature dive attraction, but there’s much more to the underwater story here. With more than 320 islands to choose from, divers never run out of options. The largest island of Viti Levu offers easy access to the widest range of sites (including the world-famous Beqa Lagoon and the shark encounters off Pacific Harbour) and has the most extensive diving infrastructure. Vanua Levu and Taveuni, to the north, feature otherworldly walls of snowy soft coral. And the smaller islands of the Yasawas, the Lau Group, the Mamanucas, the Lomaivitis and Kadavu each have a distinct underwater appeal. Acres of plate and staghorn corals have colonized the Yasawas and Mamanucas, considered to have some of the best vis in all Fiji. The bommies off the outer Lomaivitis are known for pelagics drawn to their shoals of baitfish, and the Great Astrolabe Reef of Kadavu is a top spot for big animal encounters.

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Weather: Temps stay in the low 80s most of the year and dip to about 75 degrees from May to October. The best conditions occur from March to December.

Average Water Temp: Anywhere from the mid-70s in cool months (May to October) to the mid-80s in January and February.

Average Visibility: Excellent–in the triple digits most of the year, although plankton blooms and rainfall can lower the vis during the rainy season.

Currency: Fijian dollar (F$).

Time: Fiji is 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.

Direct Dial Code: 011-679.

Language: Fijian, though English is widely spoken and understood.

Electricity: 240 volts, 50 cycles. Larger hotels also have 110-volt razor sockets.

Departure Tax: F$30.

For More Info: Fiji Visitors Bureau, www.bulafiji.com.

The Wild Wadi Water Park is situated in Jumeirah, an area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier.

Wild Wadi is an outdoor water park with a heated/cooled wave pool, multiple water slides and two artificial surfing machines. In addition, the park has the largest water slide outside of North America. Another feature of the park is an 18 m (59 ft) waterfall that goes off every ten minutes. The water park also has two gift shops, three restaurants and two snack stands.

It was featured in The Amazing Race 5 and The Amazing Race Asia 1, in which teams had to slide down a 21 m (69 ft) drop.

The Kuwait Scientific Center is a huge complex built right on the waterfront. It includes all the following attractions: an IMAX 3D cinema, an Aquarium, a Discovery Place, the Dhow Harbour and the Salmiyyah Fishing Piers. Also included are a Gift Shop and the Scientific Center Restaurant. All of these are located within this complex. However, each one has a separate entry fee. It costs nothing to enter the complex itself; however, separate entrance fees are required to enter the Aquarium, the Discovery Place and the IMAX cinema.

Panama’s most visited attraction is the Panama Canal, but anyone who thinks the Big Dig is all there is to life in this jewel of a country is seriously missing out. Though it’s barely the size of South Carolina, Panama offers miles of coastline along two oceans, forest-draped highlands, spectacular islands and the dense and mysterious Darien Gap. Divers have a wealth of options, and often head for the healthy coral reefs that line the Atlantic coast. The Pacific coast, on the other hand, offers many opportunities for big animal encounters, especially in the waters around Coiba and the Pearl Islands (the archipelago now well known for its starring role on Survivor).

Due to its privileged geographic location at the crossroads of two continents and two oceans, Panama has extraordinary biodiversity, both under water and above. Since the isthmus is just 50 miles across at its narrowest point, divers have the unique opportunity of diving both the Pacific and the Atlantic in a single trip; ambitious divers can hit both bodies of water in a single day. One of the highlights of Pacific coast diving is Coiba, a former penal colony that, at 200 square miles, is Panama’s largest island. The best diving here is around a series of rocky pinnacles, some of which break the surface while others come to only within 100 feet of it. Because different Pacific currents converge near Coiba, marine life ranges from jacks, snappers and turtles–all fairly sure things–to less reliable but more heart-pounding sightings: humpback whales, hammerhead sharks, and, in winter months, the occasional whale shark.

The Atlantic coast has several distinct dive destinations, with two of the best being Bocas del Toro and Portobelo. An archipelago off the country’s northwest coast, Bocas del Toro offers pristine conditions that rermain well protected by the country’s national park system. Several dive shops operate out of Bocas’s relaxed little town, bringing divers to fish-filled coral gardens, caves and rock formations, all within an hour’s boat ride of shore. And the charming town of Portobelo, just two hours from Panama City, is the gateway to lush coral reefs teeming with colorful tropicals and historic shipwrecks.

Panama is so small that much of its topside beauty can be seen in one- or two-day excursions out of Panama City. Not to be missed are the San Blas Islands, a sparkling string of white-sand, palm-fringed islands that are home to the Kuna Indians. Drive an hour or two east from the capital to Lake Bayano, where partially flooded limestone caves invite exploration. Elsewhere, climbers can ascend Panama’s highest mountain, the 11,440-foot Volcan Baru, rafters can get their adrenaline pumping on the Chiriqui River, and bird-watchers will be in luck everywhere they go. If you’ve only got a day or two in Panama City itself, be sure to visit the colonial quarter, Casco Viejo, a maze of cobblestone streets, flickering streetlamps and exquisite architecture, much of which is currently being restored.

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Weather: Air temps average in the low 80s. The rainy season is from May to November.

Average Water Temp: Tropical water temperatures–in the low to mid-80s–make it possible to dive year-round off Panama’s Caribbean coast, though June through December are generally the best months for diving. Diving off Panama’s Pacific coast offers surface water temperatures in the low 80s, but temps dip to the mid-70s at depth.

Average Visibility: Water visibility varies, from 50 to 100 feet, depending on the site, weather and time of year. Diving off Panama’s Pacific coast offers visibility that averages from 50 to 80 feet, depending on the season.

Destination Links: www.visitpanama.com.

29th April to 3rd May 2008

The amazingly successful Kuwait Boat Show International, organized by Knotika Holding, is back again in 2008.

Held at Fahaheel Waterfront - Al Kout from the 29^th April to 3^rd May 2008, the Kuwait International Boat Show will host more than 100 specialized companies to exhibit and show their latest products to an enthusiastic market. Everything from yachts, boats, and marine engines, tools, equipment and accessories will be on display.

KBSI 2007 surpassed all expectations from the very first day. The 2008 Show will be no different.

For more information on exhibiting at this Show, please contact
Joseph Bou Harb
+971 4 303 9888
joseph@knotika.com