Byron Underwater Festival - Byron Bay

Major prizes for photographic shootout. In 1933 George Beuchat founded France’s first Diving equipment company. Over decades Beuchat has been at the forefront of Diving technology, creating equipment using the finest materials and designs.

Major prize for photographic shootout. Founded in 1989 and located in beautiful Monterey, California, Light & Motion has the experience to engineer great equipment and the location to put it to the test. Light & Motion was the first to introduce such technologies as Non-penetrating electro-magnetic controls, NiMH batteries, portable HID systems, and smart battery chargers to the dive and bike industries.

Wine sponsor for welcome BBQ - Underwater Art Exhibition launch - Festival Finale. The MadFish name is derived from the magnificent MadFish Bay near the Howard Park Great Southern winery in Western Australia. The traditional aboriginal water turtle design on the label is a symbol of perseverance and tolerance - no doubt characteristics displayed by the poor fish in MadFish Bay who are constantly under attack by their predators. In the spirit of Western Australia, MadFish wines are without pretension and without fuss.

VIP hosting package. From the moment you arrive at this beautiful resort a reassuring feeling of relaxation washes over you. Set within a stunning natural rainforest only moments from Tallow Beach, The Byron at Byron is a truly inspirational Resort and Spa existing in sympathy with the environment. Resort facilities include tennis court, 25m infinity pool, fully equipped gymnasium, poolside sauna, daily yoga class, al a carte restaurant and luxurious day spa.

Major prize for photographic shootout.
Ikelite manufactures a diverse line of underwater photographic equipment that ranges from housings for simple point-and-shoot cameras to exotic housings for slr and video cameras. Ikelite is famous for the design and manufacture of sophisticated electronic flash units, strobe mounting systems, and a wide range of unique accessories for underwater photography. In Australia the full Ikelite range is supplied by Planula Photo & Video.

Major prize for photographic shootout.
Mad Fish Dive Centre is Matava’s on site PADI Dive Centre. We dive the The Great Astrolabe Reef extensively and cater for all levels of diver from beginner to experienced. Mad Fish Dive Centre will take you to sites varying in depths, currents and visibility ranging from 20 - 50m where you can expect a kaleidoscope of colourful corals and wonderful marine life - we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

Major prize for photographic shootout.
In picturesque Wori Bay, North Sulawesi is a dynamic new beach resort, Cocotinos in the heart of Kima Bajo, a fishing village, overlooking Bunaken National Marine Park. Just a 25-min ride from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, the resort is situated on a chocolate-coloured beach, in full view of majestic Manado Tua, a dormant volcano across the Sulawesi sea.

Prizes for photographic shootout - other sponsorship.
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world’s largest recreational diving membership and diver training organization founded in 1966 by John Cronin and Ralph Erikson.

PADI - The way the world learns to dive

Prize for photographic shootout - trial torches for night dives.
Aunoc Lights are the makers of high powered LED lights made to military quality standards - tested to 240 meters - ultraclear glass and long burn times. Test them yourself at the Byron Underwater festival in 2009.

Prizes for photographic shootout.
Scubapix is northern Queensland’s leading provider of underwater imaging services. Established in 1990, we are Australia’s only full service underwater videography and photography centre.

Prizes for photographic shootout.
For over 35 years Gates has designed and manufactured the most durable and dependable underwater housings in the world. Commercial divers, marine researchers, professional videographers, salvage operators, military divers, film and TV producers, and recreational divers turn to Gates for the same reason: our “bulletproof” housings produce results 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Prizes for photographic shootout.
As the manufacturer of the legendary Aquatica housings for underwater photography our commitment to excellence has put us at the forefront of the underwater digital photography revolution. Our brands are preferred by some of the top professional photographers and recognized around the world for their quality and craftsmanship.

Prizes for photographic shootout.
Ultralight Control Systems has been in the underwater photography and scuba diving industry since 1993. We are in the business of making light weight aluminum arms for attaching your topside or underwater camera or housing to your topside flash or underwater strobes. We can also attach lights to your video.

Camera hire sponsor & Prizes for photographic shootout.
Whether it’s your first time snorkeling or your annual scuba trip in the tropics, SeaLife cameras and accessories help you discover the underwater world. Taking underwater pictures as you explore the deep saves magical memories that you can relive until your next undersea adventure. These photographic short stories about peering into the eyes of rarely seen creatures are permanent records from a world infrequently revealed.

Major festival sponsor. NSW is committed by national and international agreements to conserving the diversity of marine life and ensuring that marine resources are carefully managed for the use and enjoyment of people today and in the future. The Marine Parks Authority helps NSW to meet these commitments by selecting areas for protection as marine parks and managing the established marine parks in a way that balances marine conservation needs with recreational and commercial interests.

Prize for Underwater Party.
The revolutionary SEA-DOO® SEASCOOTER Series features the lightest and most efficient personal water propellers in the world, at a price that won’t break the bank. Perfect for swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, and professional divers, a SEA-DOO® SEASCOOTER guarantees hours of fun in the pool, lake and the ocean!

Prizes for photographic shootout. The Byron Bay Dive Centre is Byron Bay’s leading dive and snorkel specialist. This diving facility was established over twenty years ago and since then our goal has always been to ensure our customers enjoy a safe, rewarding and memorable diving experience.

Prizes for photographic shootout. Since it was established in 1988, Sundive has earned numerous PADI service awards and is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in diver training. Training ranges from beginner dive courses through to instructor certifications.

Prize for photographic shootout & special guest sponsor. Planula Divers Retreat is a beautiful B&B style retreat in Byron Bay with everything a diver needs and more including an extensive divers library, safe gear drying and storage cage and underwater camera hire. We specialise in diving/accommodation packages with a difference. All rooms with ensuite bathroom and we do early breakfasts for early divers.

Prizes for photographic shootout & art competition coordination. At Retrospect Galleries you can chose from nearly 3000 outstanding images of a vast library featuring premium local and international photographers and artists listed in diverse categories such as themes, moods and artists. Cutting edge digital technology including Australia’s 1st delivered 44″ printer with a revolutionary 12 ink system - and of course friendly and personal service.

Boutique beer sponsor & Underwater Party Venue.
Australian owned and Australian made, Byron Bay Premium Ale is naturally brewed using nature’s finest ingredients, with no added chemicals, preservatives or sugar. A full strength premium ale with a clean, crisp, uniquely refreshing taste inspired by the healthy, vibrant, and youthful lifestyle of Byron.

Prizes for the Underwater Festival.
Cape Byron Kayaks offers three hour adventure Kayaking with the Dolphins in Byron Bay. Take in some of the best sights the East Coast has to offer. Learn about local history, aboriginal history, the lighthouse, dolphins and whales.

Graphic Design for UF08+09. Hive Communication was established by Nathan Betts in 2002 to provide cutting edge graphic design in Byron Bay. With experience in studios in Melbourne, Wellington and New York, Nathan provides innovative and informed design solutions, emphasizing positioning and message for his clients.

Assistance in UF07 to 09 website setup and maintenance. Ingredients provide web design and development services and are part of the underwater.com.au team that develops the growing network of underwater websites.

UF09 hat sponsors. Bay Promotional Products are located in beautiful Nelson Bay. We welcome all customers from those who need a single item to the corporations needing thousands. A huge selection of clothing, headwear and gifts for you to brand with your logo to promote your business, team, club or special event.

Byron mayhem banner inclusion. Byron United is representing the business community of Byron Bay. We respect, acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of cultures and attitudes in our community. This has generated the energy, creativity and tolerance that is fundamental to the essence of Byron Bay. We acknowledge our responsibility in protecting this uniqueness for future generations.

Venue hire for talks & presentations.
Southern Cross University Lismore campus is within striking distance of Byron Bay and less than three hours drive to Brisbane, in the vibrant Northern Rivers region of NSW. Lismore is proud to be a university city, and students enjoy a relaxed yet cosmopolitan environment in which to pursue their studies.

UF07 to 09 Poster Printing sponsors. Byron Bay’s one-stop-shop for graphic layout, photocopies, typing service, business cards, letterheads, menus, fliers, brochures. Call them on 02 66855418.

Vibrant, colourful, and informative, Scuba Diver Australasia, the official publication of the PADI Diving Society, reproduces everything the modern diver wants and needs to know about exploring our fascinating oceans and the creatures within it. The magazine supports and promotes environmental research, exploration and conservation projects with the objective of increasing scientific knowledge, fostering environmental awareness and preservation ethics throughout Asia and Australia.

underwater.com.au - underwater australasia is the regions premier website for divers and other marine enthusiasts. An intuitive, exciting, up to date and comprehensive resource for anybody interested in exploring Australia, Oceania and the Asia Pacific underwater.

Dive in, explore … discover!

X-Ray Mag is an international dive magazine. It is complimentary and published in pdf-format and distributed worldwide over the internet every other month.

Sportdiving Australasia is the only dive magazine published in Australia and has been the Asia-Pacific’s premier dive magazine for more than 35 years.

Dive Log Australasia is the only give-away diver newspaper in the Australia. It has an unmatched diver readership with 10,000 copies distributed every month to divers in Australasia through participating dive retailers.

byronbay.com is your guide to accommodation, activites, beaches, maps & more! … and the most visited website in Byron Bay.

Byron-Bay.net.au provides Byron Bay Accommodation & Information.