Many people cite Bonaire as one of the most beautiful dive destinations in the Caribbean, and it's easy to see why. Nearly everything on a Caribbean sea-dweller wish list is just a short boat ride away. And without even leaving the bar at Captain Don's Habitat you can watch tarpin stalking their prey in the shallow waters below.

We finished up the last bit of pre-DEMA show testing in Bonaire last month and had quite a good time doing it. New Substrobe AF-35's helped to make photo pros out of even the newest divers on our boat. With just a low-priced point-and-shoot (like the $125 Nikon Coolpix L11) and a couple of photo tips (like "get close" and "shoot upwards") everyone came back with some stunners to share with family and friends at home. The strobes will be featured at the upcoming DEMA show and shipping sometime in November. Be sure to ask your local dealer about them!

Night diving was a thrill with prototype LED versions of our popular PC-series flashlights. These new LED's are really incredibly bright and everyone liked their cool, natural white color. A special lens gives a not-too-wide, not-too-narrow beam pattern that's completely free of hot spots. Look for these lights at a dive shop near you in early 2008.

Throughout our stay at Captain Don's I couldn't help but notice the emphasis on environmental awareness and reef protection. The waters around Bonaire are designated as a Marine Park and their healthy reef system is proof that they take it seriously. Just a reminder to be extra careful when composing that perfect photo! Let your image make an impact and not your housing!

Congratulations to Aaron Biedenbach, who captured a stellar frogfish photo to tie for first place in Captain Don's weekly photo contest while we were there. He shoots a Nikon D-50 in an Ikelite housing with dual DS-125 Substrobes.

A big thanks to Jack Chalke, all of our divemasters, and the rest of the staff at Captain Don's! We look forward to visiting again next year and we suggest that you do the same! Click here or on the logo at right for resort info.

DEMA Show 2007 starts on Halloween. Check back soon for photos and exciting new product announcements from the show!