Riviera Maya Scuba Photo Contest
Welcome to the 2nd Xcuba Ha Riviera Maya Underwater Photo Contest
group photo of 1st Xcuba Ha contest in 2009
It is with great pleasure that the Riviera Maya Dive Alliance announces the date of our second no entry fee* Xcuba Ha Photo Contest during the week of 4th - 11th of December 2010 in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Take Advantage of low airfares and the excelent exchange rate value for the Peso. Enjoy free learning experiences and workshops. Every participant is going to win a prize, guaranteed. We welcome novice photographers as much as we welcome professionals. Check out our free underwater photography workshops in the schedule section.
Enriched Air Nitrox is available on all dives for trained nitrox divers.
PADI & SSI Underwater Photography specialty training programs are available throughout the Xcuba Ha. PADI & SSI Instructors can get their Underwater Photography Specialty Instructor rating at the end of the event.
photo Andreas W. Matthes
To celebrate the diversity of diving in the Riviera Maya the 2nd Xcuba Ha has been brought to you by local dive centers of the Riviera Maya Dive Alliance in Playa del Carmen.
The Riviera Maya Dive Alliance (RMDA) is a network of two local dive centers dedicated to the promotion of quality diving in the Riviera Maya. Its mission is to organize events and other promotional activities in order to promote the growth of diving through education and new experiences.
The Xcuba Ha is an interactive event designed to encourage divers to improve their diving and underwater photography skills with workshops and social events. Divers from around the world will come to Playa Del Carmen to participate in a memorable week long experience.
The educational and fun filled event will culminate with the
presentation of the weeks winning photographs and the awarding of
prizes to all participants.
photo by Len Bucko
The Xcuba Ha Riviera Maya Underwater Photo Contest will begin with ocean, reef, and drift diving. Wreck diving, cenotes, cavern and cave diving will also be available during the week. The opportunity to photograph our new guests the Lion Fish and Bull Sharks should also present itself if the animals cooperate.
All images that will be judged and eligable for awards need to be taken during the week of the photo contest.
The Riviera Maya is located at the caribbean coast of Mexico 40 miles / 60 kilometers south of Cancun.
Register now for your oportunity to show the diving world your images of our beautiful environment.
photo by Andreas W. Matthes
*There is no entry fee for this photo event. Your Diving / Hotel package with the RMDA includes enrollment in the competition, workshops, and social events.
If you have any questions please contact us by e-mail or subscribe now
photo by Len Bucko