Speakers/presenters

Jeff Maynard

Jeff Maynard is an author and documentary-maker with a special interest in the history of diving and underwater exploration. His books on the subject include 'Niagara's Gold' and 'Divers in Time: Australia's Untold History'. His most recent book 'Wings of Ice: The Mystery of the Polar Air Race' was published in 2010.

Jeff is President of the Historical Diving Society - South East Asia, Pacific and edits the Society's quarterly magazine, 'Classic Diver'. Along with other members of the Society, he's always ready for a dive in an old Aqualung or to strap on the lead boots and have a helmet dive. He is also a Member of the Explorers Club.

Jeff regularly appears on TV and radio speaking about diving history, or any of his other historical subjects. For anyone who thinks history is all about the things that happened a long time ago, Jeff is ready convince them otherwise. "Our history", he claims, "is like our childhood. It shapes who we are, and therefore has a big influence on what we do in the future".

Jeff's talks on historical diving are always fun, fascinating and filled with insights into why we venture underwater.