SEA 2008 Sponsors

	SEA 2008 PRIZE LIST
MV Pindito	MV Pindito is sponoring a 12-day 11-night cruise for one (1) to the Komodo National park or to Irian Jaya (Raja Empat). Enjoy virgin dive sites of unparalleled excellence combined the breathtaking beauty of the remote West Irian Jaya or Nusa Tenggara Isles. More than 15-years experience cruising the area guarantee that you will have the unforgettable holiday of your life.
FeBrina	M.V. FeBrina Dive Kimbe Bay and all the offshore reefs outside the Bay on a 9-night cruise for one (1). Sailing from Walindi Resort, the FeBrina is your sea borne platform to spectacular dive areas. Some rarely visited by divers or photographers.
NAI'A	The NAI'A presents a 7-day charter for one (1) person on Fiji's premier live aboard diving vessel and her famously friendly crew. Dive the Fiji Islands' finest coral reefs and fish-filled channels. Whether you're into underwater photography or videography, marine research and conservation or just plain good fun with your best dive buddies, NAI'A has an expedition to suit all urges.
Wakatobi Dive Resort / Pelagian Live Aboard	Wakatobi Dive Resort is donating a 7-night trip to Wakatobi Dive Resort for one (1) or a 7-night cruise for one (1) aboard the Pelagian Liveaboard in Indonesia! Enjoy knock your socks off diving on the world's most pristine reefs in total comfort. Or, take a 7-night cruise on the world renowned Pelagian yacht with exclusive access to diving sites within the extended Wakatobi region.
Bilikiki	Bilikiki Cruises Ltd. is the premiere live-aboard dive operation in the Solomon Islands. Presenting a 7-night cruise for one (1) on the MV Bilikiki divers are offered superb diving opportunities, from ships consistently rated among the best live-aboards in the world.
Coral Caverns Dive Resort	Coral Caverns Dive Resort is the newest dedicated dive resort in the Caribbean. This prize includes 5-days and 4-nights for two (2) persons, resort only at their all inclusive property. Coral Caverns is a full PADI resort located on beautiful Andros in The Bahamas. The third largest barrier reef in the world is a stones throw away from your room. Come and discover the Real Bahamas at Coral Caverns Dive Resort.
Kungkungan Bay Resort and Kima Bajo Spa & Resort	Kungkungan Bay Resort and Kima Bajo Spa & Resort are happy to present a 10-night package with 5-nights for one (1) person at each resort. Dive North Sulawesi's two unique dive experiences with Eco Divers. Dive the teeming coral walls of Bunaken National Park's warm waters and explore the world's best critter diving in the Lembeh Strait. Each resort is considered to be amongst the finest in Indonesia.
Manthiri	M.V. Manthiri offers luxury liveaboard diving in the Maldives, one of the world's most unique and interesting dive destinations. Encounter creatures large and small, and schooling fish at the broadly varied dive sites. The Manthiri is offering a 5-day cruise for one (1).
Expedition Fleet Liveaboards Tubbataha, Philippines or Bahura Dive Resort, Philippines	Expedition Fleet Liveaboards donates a 5-day liveaboard trip for one (1) person to Tubbataha, Philippines. The apex of Philippine diving, this tightly patrolled 98,000 hectare national park offers fields of hard and soft corals, giant sponges, and colorful sea fans. Sharks, whalesharks, mantas, eagle rays and other pelagics cruse this world heritage marine park. Accessible only during the months of March through June. Or, the winner can choose to go to Bahura Resort, Dauin's premier resort and take off point to world famous Apo Island, Philippines. This is a resort only 6-day stay for two (2) persons with unlimited shore diving (meals and boat dives not included). Arranged by Island & Cruise Adventure, Inc.
Sam's Tours Palau	Sam's Tours Palau is pleased to host a 5-full day diving tour for one (1) person including a 1-day snorkel stop at Jellyfish Lake and 1-day diving at Peleliu Island. Discover the eigth wonder of the world! The Palau archipelago is rich in natural beauty and steeped in ancient culture, truly Mother Nature's work of art! Sam's Tours, a PADI Five Star Dive Center, offers excellent customer care, personalized attention and professional service at their well equipped modern dive center.
Odyssea Asia Cocotinos	Odyssea Divers offers a 6-day 5-night dive package in Manado, North Sulawesi which is renowned for its spectacular wall and muck diving, at Cocotinos Beach Resort. During your stay at this new resort you will be treated to spectacular sunsets, and the soothing sound of waves lapping the shore. Package includes 3 guided boat dives per day, tanks, weights, and full-board meal plan.
$250 Backscatter Gift Certificate	Backscatter Photo and Video has donated a $250 gift certificate redeemable at the full service underwater imaging center located in Monterey, California. Backscatter offers a great selection of new, used and rental equipment. Use the certificate in person at the store or in their on-line store.
Lowepro Dryzone 100 Camera Backpack	DryZone 100 The DryZone protects gear in the most difficult situations – travel by canoe, kayak, dugout or dinghy assignments in the super-fine, blowing snow of Antarctica, or in the desert or in dust storms. Donated by Lowepro.
Stormcase iM2500	Waterproof, shock resistant! Hardigg Storm Cases provide the safest transportable environment for sensitive, expensive or vital equipment. This case comes with air pressure valve, molded in hasp for your padlock, wheels and retractable handle, and measures 21.7x 14.1x 8.9" in outside dimensions. Donated by Stormcase - Hardigg Industries.
$100 Ultralight Gift Certificate	Ultralight Control Systems has been in the underwater photography and scuba diving industry since 1993, making light weight aluminum arms for attaching your topside or underwater camera or housing to your topside flash or underwater strobes, and can also attach lights to your video.
Lowepro - Nova 190, 180, or 160 AW Camera Bags	Lowepro, the worldwide leading provider of protective cases and backpacks for imaging and technology products, has donated several models of their popular Nova AW series of shoulder bags, designed to carry and protect a digital SLR and accessories in the most rigorous of weather conditions. Nova AW bags let you organize; protect and use your gear with ease.
Reef Fish Identification Two DVD Set	Presented by ReefNet is a two-DVD interactive edition of Reef Fish Identification produced in association with New World Publications. A complete system for identiifying and recording fish sighted on reefs, wrecks, ledges and walls of Florida, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas.
TheUnderwaterPhotographer.com Online Photography Course	The Underwater Photographer was created to fuel the desire to capture an image underwater with online instruction in underwater photography, digital underwater photography and digital imaging for underwater photographers. Our online courses will teach you the how-to's of capturing images underwater, whether you are shooting video or stills, film or digital, with a point-and-shoot camera or fully housed digital SLR system.
Sandisk 4GB SDHC Card with Micromate Reader	SanDisk SDHC cards are high storage capacity SDHC cards for storing essential digital content such as high-quality photos, videos, music and more. The card comes with a MicroMate reader, perfect as an extra set to carry around in your briefcase, purse or on your keychain. Donated by Sandisk.
Book - Dive Maldives by Tim Godfrey	Dive Maldives, A Guide to the Maldives Archipelago 2nd Edition gives divers an insight into the geography of the Maldives. It gives brief descriptions of the dive sites and helpful hints on diving them. Coverage of the marine life at each site is illustrated with photographs and fish notes. This book is a useful reference for discerning divers and travellers with a need to know more about the Maldive Archipelago.
Ikelite PC-m Lite	Feel it in your hand, experience the on/off switch, and marvel at the intensity and uniform beam pattern of this exciting new four "AA" cell light. This is the newest of our easy-to-open / easy-to-close PC series. A special halogen lamp produces incredible intensity and an excellent beam pattern. Donated by Ikelite Underwater Systems.
Book - Eastern Pacific Nudibranchs by Dave Behrens and Alicia Hermosillo	This is a completely revised edition of Dave's previous book, Pacific Coast Nudibranchs with expanded coverage to include species throughout Central America.
Book - Seychelles by Peter Vine	Beautiful hard cover guide to the Seychelles by Peter Vine.
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 2GB USB 2.0 Flashdrive	Donated by SanDisk, the Cruzer Micro is an easy to use, secure, and reliable. It allows you to easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips from one computer to another.
Book - Sea Life of Britain & Ireland by Elizabeth Wood	Sea Life of Britain & Ireland by Elizabeth Wood, provides an understanding of the structure and function of marine and coastal habitats and provides a compendium of the organisms.
Baseball Caps	Baseball caps donated by Adobe, SubAquatic Camera Repair and NCUPS.

Back to SEA 2008 Winners	NCUPS would like to thank all their sponsors for generously providing these prizes. Please consider these sponsors when planning your next trip or purchase.

SEA 2008 PRIZE LIST