Treasure Island a success!

On Sunday October 21, World Record Diving Malta launched their new & innovative 'Treasure Island' competition. Treasure Island is a thrilling underwater treasure hunt challenge around the most popular dive sites found on the Maltese Islands. Following the success of the event, Treasure Island will now be held twice annually at the beginning and at the end of the diving season.

 

The aim of the game is to compete against rival teams to get to the finish line first- whilst also solving riddles, collecting treasures as well as overcoming a number of other hidden challenges and obstacles faced along the journey. In the 2012 edition the teams were given a list of photos to be captured along their journey varying from photos at specific locations, to performing tricks underwater such as juggling and handstands, to dressing up as clowns and as Santa underwater. The teams truly went all out with their creativity and imagination and WRDMalta have got photos to prove it!

 
 

The teams were also given a General Knowledge quiz regarding the various dive sites they needed to visit in order to collect the hidden treasures. The answers to these questions could actually be found at the dive sites so teams set off on their quests to find the correct answers and all teams managed to answer these questions correctly- well done to all!

 

 

Throughout the day the teams involved showed great enthusiasm and extreme effort to complete all their challenges. Everybody had a great time and the organizers expressed how they later suffered from jaw ache from smiling and laughing whilst watching the teams’ performance throughout the entire event.
 

 
World Record Diving Malta received extremely positive feedback regarding this event and everybody involved expressed what a fun filled day it was. “We cannot wait for the next edition dates to be released- what an exciting game” and “it is a genius idea which should have been thought of years ago – honestly that was one of the most fun days I’ve ever had diving” were  some of the comments received from the participants.

The organizer, Mikaela Papagiorcopulo, said that she was extremely content with the outcome and especially by all the positive feedback received. “The scope behind our organization is to promote the sport of diving in Malta as well as to bring the diving community together and by launching this event we have managed to do just that! It is great to see divers and instructors from different dive schools come together and put in such effort and great team work especially when in aid of charity!”

 

Finally, WRDMalta would like to say congratulations to the winning teams – very well deserved. WRDMalta would also like to express sincere gratitude to their sponsors: Starfish Diving School, Corinthia St.George Hotel, Marina Hotel- Corinthia Beach Resort, Ta’ Cassia Salina Restaurant, M&A Diving Supplies, Apeks & Aqualung and KDMTraffic for their constant help and support as well as for providing such excellent prizes for the event.

For more information on any upcoming treasure hunt events check out- www.facebook.com/WRDMaltaTreasureIsland.

Treasure Island: One week to go!

Only one week left to go until WRDMalta's first edition of TREASURE ISLAND!!!

 

Paddy has spent the last few days on a challenging quest to find the hidden treasure he has learned of from his fellow pirates. At first Paddy thought it wise to take on this challenge alone in order to claim the treasure his and his only. However this turned out to be too trialling for Paddy who was faced with an immense amount of obstacles to overcome.

 

Now, Captain Paddy is seeking your help to find this valuable treasure and benefit from the chance to win the following:

 

- First Place: 2 weekend breaks (for 2 persons each) on B&B basis at the Corinthia St. George Hotel

- Second Place: 2 weekend breaks (for 2 persons each) on B&B basis at the Marina Hotel: Corithia Beach Resort

- Third Place: A 60Euro meal voucher for Ta' Cassia Salina Restaurant & various Apeks Aqualung merchandise courtesy of M&A Diving Supplies Malta.

All those interested in participating in the event and helping Paddy on his quest are kindly requested to contact us within the next 5 days with team names, list of participants and proof of certification.

 

The event will take place on Sunday 21st October at Starfish Diving School, St.George's Bay Malta. The participation fee for the event is 10Euro per diver (4 participants per team). A percentage of what is made during this event will be donated to the local charity Dar Tal- Providenza. Any further donations will be appreciated and are highly encouraged. Participants are requested to be present at the dive school by not later than 08h30. The challenge will begin at 09h00 and end at 19h00.

 

Participants must provide their own means of transport as well as an underwater camera to use during the treasure hunt. Kit rentals are available from Starfish Diving School (early bookings are recommended)! Starfish will be providing free airfills on the day of the event. Moreover a limited number of free parking spaces are available on request on a first come first saved basis!

 

Do you think you have what it takes? Then what are you waiting for? Form your teams and contact us by sending an e-mail on worldrecorddivingmalta@gmail.com or visiting our facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/273579116084264.

 

For more information kindly visit: https://www.facebook.com/WrdMaltaTreasureIsland