Join us as we induct the 2012 honourees into
the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.

The 2012 inductees include:

Ric and Do Cammick

Clive Cussler

Ron Kipp

Leslie Leaney

Kelly Tarlton

Armand and JoAnn Zigahn

Pioneer Award Inductees include:

Maurice Fenzy
Ted Eldred
Max "Gene" Nohl

We invite scuba enthusiasts everywhere to come honour the men and women who have played an important role in shaping the dive industry and who serve as inspirations for future generations of divers.
Whether you are passionate about dive travel, entertainment, equipment design and development, education, exploration and adventure, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts, this is the one event no one should miss.

Wednesday November 7, 2012

Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands

Each year the Cayman Islands is thrilled, and extremely proud, to host an event
that honours a sport that blossomed in our country.

For further information regarding this event, click here.

2012 inductees

Ric and Do Cammick built with their own hands the first diving resort in Fiji in 1974, close to what is still Fiji’s signature dive site, Rainbow Reef. They also pioneered promotion of Fiji on the international market, using film showings at early film festivals as well as print advertising. Through their efforts, the world quickly became aware of Fiji as the soft coral capital of the world.
They were the prime movers of reef conservation efforts which involved getting support from 90 tribal chiefs. With Jean-Michel Cousteau, Ric and Do established the first recompression facility in Fiji.

Clive Cussler is a multi-faceted prolific author of adventure fiction and non-fiction novels, undersea adventurer and explorer. He began writing in 1965 and published his first Dirk Pitt novel in 1973. His first non-fiction work, The Sea Hunters, was published in 1996 and earned him the first Doctor of Letters degree ever awarded by the State University of New York Maritime College in its 123 year history.
As founder of the non-profit National Underwater & Marine Agency (NUMA) his life has mirrored his literary works; he has supervised the discovery and documentation of over 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites with all artifacts and proceeds donated to museums and institutions of learning. Dr. Cussler is a Fellow of The Explorers Club and the Royal Geographical Society of London.

Ron Kipp left a prominent position with IBM in 19080 and relocated to the Cayman Islands, BWI to become the owner of Bob Soto’s Diving, Ltd. He began a program of modernizing and promoting not only his business but the Cayman Islands. His company was recognized as one of the largest and leading diving companies in the Cayman Islands - which is regarded by many as the Number One Diving Destination in the world.
In early 1995, Rodale’s Scuba Diving magazine awarded Bob Soto’s the “Number 1 Favorite Day Boat Operator” award. Skin Diver magazine, stated, “Bob Soto’s Diving is the Cinderella story of resort diving.” His successful marketing programs include the first Guaranteed Dive Vacation, Cayman Madness, and SCUBABOWL.