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Tioman Island Mega Dive 2007 | Article by: Luke Boychuk

“According to legend, Tioman Island is the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess.

Whilst flying from China to visit her prince in Singapore, this beautiful maiden stopped to seek

solace in the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. Enraptured by the charms of the

place, she decided to discontinue her journey. By taking the “dragon” form of the island, she

pledged to offer shelter and comfort to passing travelers.”

This is what I read after typing in Tioman Island into a couple search engines, shortly after finding out that we will be flying

down to the first annual Tioman Mega Dive Event to participate as part of the media team. Along with Fins Magazine,

Dive Photo Guide, X-Ray Magazine, Octopus Magazine, Underwater Australia, Expat Weekend, Action Asia, Virtual Malaysia,

Sport Diver Australasia and a couple free-lance journalists.

With the event itself expanding over 5 days, I suggest that you do what we did, and stay for a few more days, before or after in

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. This will allow you to get an even better insight on the Malaysian culture, people

food and attractions. Such as the world's longest Canopy Walk, Batu Caves, China Town Market, Petronas Twin Towers, or

even the Malaysian International Dive Expo from July 6th – 8th.

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The petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is where we stayed, and you to if you

go to next years event in 2008. Tioman Island is only a one hour flight from Kuala Lumpur.

Amin (the event organizer) at the opening media ceremonies on the first day. Informing the

media on what the rest of the week will consist of.

The opening dance ceremonies on the first night, wow, it was amazing!

Underwater Malaysian wedding. If you are planning on getting married or re-married, I seriously

suggest planning it for next years event on Tioman Island in 2008.

Rob and the local girls...I don't know how he always does it everywhere we go.

Mean, from Fins Magazine, showing off her biking moves.

Trying to get a shot of a monkey, just outside of the rooms. Just didn't pose for me.

This is as far as he would look at me...damn...could of been a good shot.

Welcome to the Berjaya Dive Centre, what a group of amazing staff. Thank you.

Mean from Fins Magazine again, this time leaving the bike behind.

The media group, before heading up to the waterfall and rockclimb wall. From left to right.

(Luke from Dive Zero, Mean from Fins Magazine, Aey from Fins Magazine, Steve from Action Asia,

David, the editor from Scuba Diver Australasia, Tim from underwater.com.au, then Troy from

Thailand's magazine - Expat Weekend)

Hiking up to the waterfall, what an adventure to get there.

The first part of the waterfall, this place is crazy.

Rock Climbing Wall....finally after 3 hours.

Sam and Troy from Expat Weekend Magazine, based out of Thailand. Sleeping

on the job...haha. I am sure that just about everyone was passed out after that hike.

Tim, Luke and the Dive Event girls dancing away at one of the beach parties

Overall, Tioman Mega Dive was one of the best dive parties I have ever been to. With this being their first one, they did a very

good job of organization. I can't wait to see what next years event will consist of and where it will be located at!

Check out their website here: Tioman Mega Dive

Read the full virtual magazine article here: Issue #3 Virtual Magazine (Please be patient, takes a couple seconds to load)

Watch the full tv episode of our trip in Malaysia here: Dive Zero TV

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Article provided by: Luke Boychuk

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