Our DUC Shootout Sponsors & Prizes

Nauticam produces the world’s finest and widest range of rugged underwater camera housings for DSLR, Mirrorless, Compacts and professional Video Cameras. Nauticam develops innovative solutions that enable unsurpassed convenience for photographer and videographer.

PRIZES :

Overall Winner
1 x R15 000 Nauticam Voucher to use towards any Nauticam products.
Professional Category 1st Place
1 x Inon Z330 Strobe to the value of R13 685
Advanced Category 1st Place
1 x R4 000 Nauticam Voucher to use towards any Nauticam products.
Intermediate Category 1st Place
1 x R4 000 Nauticam Voucher to use towards any Nauticam products.
Novice Category 1st Place
1 x Shearwater Peregrine to the value of R8 995
Video Category 1st Place
1 x R4 000 Nauticam Voucher to use towards any Nauticam products.

CONTACT PERSON: Barry Sarah

TEL W: 021 511 0800

TEL C: 082 881 1660

EMAIL: info@diveaction.co.za

WEBSITE: http://diveaction.co.za

ADDRESS: 22 Carlisle Street Paarden Eiland Cape Town 7405

1 Night Accommodation with 2 Reef Dives.

PRIZE : R3510.00

CONTACT PERSON: Nicki / Natasha

TEL Bus: 039 973 0456

TEL C: 081 569 0247

EMAIL: bookings@blueoceandive.co.za

WEBSITE: www.blueoceandive.co.za

ADDRESS: 1 Reynold Street, Umkomaas

We are based in Scottburgh, Kwa- Zulu Natal, South Africa. ScubaXcursion is situated at the Cutty Sark Hotel and is a mere 20m away from the ever popular Scottburgh Beach. Trips to the world renowned Aliwal Shoal are done daily.

These trips promise new and exciting adventures on every dive. We pride ourselves on being a child friendly dive centre.

PRIZES :

5 Dive packages
(5 Aliwal Shoal Dives excluding gear rental) to the value of R3000

CONTACT PERSON: Maaike

TEL W: 039 976 0843

TEL C: 084 556 7903

EMAIL: maaike@scubaxcursion.co.za

diving@scubaxcursion.co.za

WEBSITE: www.scubaxcursion.co.za

ADDRESS: Cutty Sark Hotel, Green Lane, Scottburg,
4180, South Africa

Umhlanga Scuba is a Padi 5 Star scuba diving academy. Learn to dive and explore the underwater realm. Free diving to instructor level courses. Like our page and visit our website. We are located inside uShaka Marine World, Durban’s premier 16-hectare ocean theme park.

PRIZE :

5 Day Dive Package

CONTACT PERSON: Vinayak Maharaj

TEL W: 031 332 1153

TEL C: 0824694699

EMAIL: vinayak.maharaj@gmai.com

WEBSITE: 

https://umhlangascuba.co.za/

ADDRESS: uShaka Marine World, 1 King Shaka Ave, Point, Durban

PRIZE: R1800 : 2 X SEAL SNORKELLING VOUCHERS

Take a plunge into the Atlantic Ocean for an amazing wildlife experience as we snorkel with playful Cape Fur seals.

CONTACT PERSON: Lauren

TEL W: +27 72 296 9132

E-MAIL: info@sealsnorkeling.com

WEBSITE: http://www.sealsnorkeling.com

ADDRESS: 8 Albert Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town

Coral Divers, Sodwana Bay offers a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere within the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. Sodwana Bay provides a vast array of
unspoilt coral reefs and a huge diversity of fish species.

PRIZE : R3500.00 : 3N/5D package

for 1 person in a standard cabin with private bathroom – valid for Low Season dates.

CONTACT PERSON: Simone Royden Turner/ Debby Oscroft

TEL: 0333456531/ 0355710290

EMAIL: marketing@coraldivers.co.za

WEBSITE: http://www.coraldivers.co.za

Full-day trip to the pelagic water off Cape Point for one person, including lunch and equipment. Chance to dive with the Blue and Mako sharks as well as seeing many pelagic bird species.

PRIZE : R3000.00 

CONTACT PERSON: Mike Nortje

TEL: 021 786 3799/ 083 231 0240

ADDRESS: Goods Shed, Main Road, Simon’s Town, CAPE TOWN

EMAIL: mike@piscesdivers.co.za

WEBSITE: http://www.piscesdivers.co.za

 

 

PRIZE : R2595-00
SEAWING NOVA FULL FOOT FINS 

HIGH PERFORMANCE, FULL FOOT FIN WITH EXCEPTIONAL POWER, SPEED AND EFFICIENCY.

CONTACT PERSON: Steve Rusznyak

TEL: 011 444 6563

EMAIL: steve@scubapro.co.za

WEBSITE: http://www.thescubaprostore.co.za

DAN Southern Africa (DAN-SA) is a Non-Profit Company (NPC) under the new Companies Act.
DAN-SA’s primary mission is to provide emergency medical advice and assistance for underwater diving injuries, to work to prevent injuries and to promote dive safety.

PRIZES :
1 x Large Ladies Hoodie
1 x Medium Mens Hoodie
1 x Medium Ladies Softshell Jacket
1 x XXL Mens Softshell Jacket
5 x Battery operated LED night dive glow sticks

 

Value: R3 500.00

CONTACT PERSON: Morné Christou

TEL W: +27 11 266 4900

TEL C: +27 82 810 6010

EMAIL: mail@dansa.org

WEBSITE: www.dansa.org

The only dive centre with FREE nitrox in South Africa and unlimited dive times. A dive centre run by divers for divers.

PRIZE : R1650.00 EACH : 3 X DIVES PER PRIZE INCLUDING CYLINDER AND NITROX

CONTACT PERSON:Brett Louw/Yolanda

LAND LINE: +27 (0)39 973 1640 / BRETT: +27 (0)74 147 5249

FAX: +27 (0)86 517 0885

SKYPE: agulhashousebrett

EMAIL: info@agulhashouse.com

WEB: http://www.agulhashouse.com

Photographer friendly dive centre offering dive charters and boat dives to the top kelp forests, reefs and wrecks of Gordon’s Bay, Simon’s Town
and beyond. We also offer scuba diving courses from Open Water to Instructor level, a wide range of underwater photography courses and dive trips to exciting local and international destinations.

PRIZE : R2 200.00 + A day of diving with Indigo Scuba in Gordon’s Bay Dives. 


(2 boat dives, 2 cylinders and full gear rental to be taken on the same day. Prize not transferrable)
+ Hour-long, one-on-one Zoom session for one underwater photographer (of any level), to answer any queries they might have about underwater photography.

PERSON: Kate Jonker and/or
PERSON: Deon Jonker

CELL: +27 83 268 1851

EMAIL: deon@indigoscuba.com

ADDRESS: 16 Blue Gum Avenue, Mountainside, Gordon’s Bay, 7150

WEB: www.indigoscuba.com

 

Duc Shootout Winner 2022

Beach Lagoon Accommodation at the Hatchery Weekend away for two on self catering basis (subject to availability)
Valid until 30 November 2022
Voucher is non-transferable

PRIZE : R1990.00
Weekend away for 2 on self-catering basis (subject to availability)

CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Myburgh

TEL W: 035 004 0016

TEL C: 082 337 4572

EMAIL: matthew@thehatchery.co.za

WEBSITE: http://www.thehatchery.co.za

ADDRESS: Amatikulu Beach/Dokodweni Beach

1 x reef dive on the Aliwal Shoal Reef
1 x pool session; 1 x MPA Permit; 1 x Instructor fee;
1 x full equipment hire

PRIZE : R1600.00 : A Discover Scuba Course over 2 x days

CONTACT PERSON: Mariaan

TEL W: 039 973 2233

TEL C: 082 893 2852

EMAIL: dive@aliwalshoal.co.za

WEBSITE: http://www.aliwalshoal.co.za

ADDRESS: 2 Moodie Street, Umkomaas, 4170, KZN

Manufacturers of Rob Allen Spearfishing and Diving Equipment

PRIZE : R750.00 and R650.00 : Rob Allen Scorpia Fins Rob Allen GT Mask and Snorkel set

We will supply vouchers which can be redeemed for the prizes so winners can choose size and fit etc when collecting their prizes in instore.

CONTACT PERSON: Sergio Campos

TEL W: 031 301 2241

TEL C: 082 587 8781

EMAIL: divefac@iafrica.com

WEBSITE: http://divefactory.co.za

ADDRESS: 174 Gale Street, Durban, 4001

There is an astonishing world just waiting to be photographed underwater.

PRIZE : R650.00 ea: 3 X Books titled “Underwater Photography Masterclass” by Alexander Mustard

With marine biologist Dr Alexander Mustard as your guide, you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that lie beneath the surface. From information about diving equipment and cameras, to crucial advice
on understanding and controlling light underwater, this book provides all
the background you need before you take the plunge.

Topics covered include wide-angle light, macro lighting, ambient light and
macro techniques.

With the benefit of 30 years of experience taking underwater photographs, Alexander uses his wealth of knowledge to guide the reader in an authoritative, yet accessible, tone

CONTACT PERSON: Paul Smit

 

PRIZE : R1000.00 – 4 x R250.00 VOUCHERS

Hirschs “ South Africa no1 independently owned appliance retailer”

PERSON: Devashen Govender

TEL Bus:0315824454

TEL C: 0711749198

EMAIL: devashen@hirschs.co.za

WEBSITE: https://www.hirschs.co.za/

ADDRESS:
1211 Umgeni Road , Durban
4001

Thule creates solutions to

 

 simplify life’s adventures by enabling you to bring the things you care most about. We are totally focused on developing smart, stylish products that are environmentally sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use.

PRIZE :
R799.00 – 1 x Thule Powershuttle

R499 – 1 x Thule Crossover 2 Travel Kit

CONTACT PERSON: Jamie Owen

TEL W: 031 502 1044

TEL C: 084 788 1401

EMAIL: support@sportandcargo.co.za

WEBSITE: www.thulestore.co.za

ADDRESS: 65 Marshall Drive, Mount Edgecombe KZN