DAN Divers Day
In the spirit of advancing and celebrating the DAN mission, we’re delighted to invite you to DAN Divers Day in Durban on Saturday, 18 April 2026, and in Umkomaas on Sunday, 19 April 2026. These special events bring together the local diving community for a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect, and share a passion for dive safety.
Expect informative and engaging sessions covering an overview of medical conditions in divers, building the next generation of ocean guardians, skin bends & diving rashes, manta & devil rays of South Africa and shark behaviour and the evolution of shark diving on Aliwal Shoal. Each session is designed to strengthen your understanding, build confidence, and reinforce safe diving practices.
Attendance is completely free, but we kindly ask that you register online so we can prepare adequate seating and catering, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Expect informative and engaging sessions covering an overview of medical conditions in divers, building the next generation of ocean guardians, skin bends & diving rashes, manta & devil rays of South Africa and shark behaviour and the evolution of shark diving on Aliwal Shoal. Each session is designed to strengthen your understanding, build confidence, and reinforce safe diving practices.
Attendance is completely free, but we kindly ask that you register online so we can prepare adequate seating and catering, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Durban DAN Divers Day
Date: 18 April 2026
Time: Starts at 11:45 AM and ends at 5 PM. Best to arrive around 11:15 AM
Address: Durban Undersea Club - 1 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban. Use the Google Maps parking link below for directions.
Time: Starts at 11:45 AM and ends at 5 PM. Best to arrive around 11:15 AM
Address: Durban Undersea Club - 1 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban. Use the Google Maps parking link below for directions.
Speakers
✅ Dr Nick Park-Ross - Overview of Medical Conditions In Divers
✅ Timothy Smith - Biological Hazards at Depth: Bites, Stings & How to Survive Your Dive
✅ Bianca & Megan from DAN - Bring a Buddy & DAN Training
✅ Claire Taylor - Building the Next Generation of Ocean Guardians
✅ Dr Gary Morris - Skin Bends & Diving Rashes: What Every Diver Needs to Know
✅ Timothy Smith - Biological Hazards at Depth: Bites, Stings & How to Survive Your Dive
✅ Bianca & Megan from DAN - Bring a Buddy & DAN Training
✅ Claire Taylor - Building the Next Generation of Ocean Guardians
✅ Dr Gary Morris - Skin Bends & Diving Rashes: What Every Diver Needs to Know
Umkomaas DAN Divers Day
Date: 19 April 2026
Time: Starts at 11:45 AM and ends at 5 PM. Best to arrive around 11:15 AM
Address: Umkomaas Ski-Boat Club - 1 Moodie St, eMkhomazi. Use the Google Maps parking link below for directions.
Time: Starts at 11:45 AM and ends at 5 PM. Best to arrive around 11:15 AM
Address: Umkomaas Ski-Boat Club - 1 Moodie St, eMkhomazi. Use the Google Maps parking link below for directions.
Speakers
✅ Dr Michelle Carpenter - Manta & Devil Rays of South Africa
✅ Jason Venter - Shark Behaviour and the Evolution of Shark Diving on Aliwal Shoal
✅ Bianca & Megan from DAN - Bring a Buddy & DAN Training
✅ Claire Taylor - Building the Next Generation of Ocean Guardians
✅ Dr Gary Morris - Skin Bends & Diving Rashes: What Every Diver Needs to Know
✅ Jason Venter - Shark Behaviour and the Evolution of Shark Diving on Aliwal Shoal
✅ Bianca & Megan from DAN - Bring a Buddy & DAN Training
✅ Claire Taylor - Building the Next Generation of Ocean Guardians
✅ Dr Gary Morris - Skin Bends & Diving Rashes: What Every Diver Needs to Know
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