Scuba Divers Support the Shark Trust

Ocean Quest is supporting the Shark Trust and Save the Children in South Africa

Ocean Quest as part of their ongoing fundraising and support for the Shark Trust and the Save the Children project, two internationally recognised charities, are working with local communities and organisations in South Africa to raise funds and awareness for the protection of sharks and children at risk.

How you can help: SPONSORED DIVE EXPEDITION

SOUTH AFRICA - Scottsburgh, south of Durban - 24 May 2008, for 10 days

We require participants to raise funds individually or as part of a group which will provide finances towards an expedition to South Africa and subsequent monies for our supported charities.

Our aim is to raise a significant amount of funding for our charitable organisations. We aim to raise awareness of the magnificent elasmobranch (sharks and Rays) worldwide and to promote and protect their future and vital existence. We will also be assisting with the ongoing efforts of the Save the Children project in South Africa establishing safety, protection and education for children in local communities that we have adopted.

EXPEDITION OUTLINE

Applicants:
Applicants need no previous diving experience or academic qualifications, but must be physically fit and willing to adapt and work within challenging environments. They are also required to raise at least £1200 funding to attend on the project. Part of this funding is money guaranteed for the Shark Trust and Save the Children charitable organisations. Any extra funds raised must also go to these charities.

Travel and Location
Expedition to Scottsburgh, south of Durban, South Africa

Dates and Duration
24th May 2008 for 10 days

Flight
Costs are not included as part of the fee and must be arranged individually or as part of a group

Accommodation & food
All accommodation will be provided in the costing and will consist of local beach cabins with applicants sharing in twin or double rooms. Food will also be provided as part of the accommodation. Local based produce will be used on a full board basis.

Transport
All local transport will be provided with applicants having constant access to hired vehicles for the duration of the expedition.

The Scuba Diving
The expedition applicants must be at least qualified to an introductory level of scuba diving proficiency before leaving for South Africa, all pre-training can be arranged by Quest Expeditions prior to leaving the UK

Extra Activities
Arrangements can be made for several extra activities whilst in South Africa including:

• Game Park Safaris
• Surfing Instruction
• River kayaking
• Nature reserve expedition
• Sight seeing

Activities may include an extra cost but must not be part of the funds raised for the expedition.

Participants will also be taken for an excursion to the Natal Shark Board Centre in Durban and be visited by a local representative of the Save the Children project team.

PLEASE PHONE 0870 24 24 886 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXPEDITION, COSTS FUNDRAISING, CHARITIES SCUBA DIVING OR OTHER DETAILS (download the sponsor form ) .

All donations are welcome - if you can't come on the trip please give generously.

Give us a call today to find out more about this trip.

Please contact us on Cardiff
029 2030 3545 
Porthcawl - 01656 783310
or Swansea - 0870 2424886
for any further information.

Give us a call today to find out more - you know you want to.

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