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From Left: William & Patty Cline, Alyssa Miller, Tristaca Ebanks, Steve Broadbelt
Courtney Platt, Ragime Powery, Jason Belport
Patty & William Cline, Margo & Tom Peyton
Britain, Patty & William Cline
Peter Hillenbrand ; Photographer Courtney Platt ; instruc- tor Michael Schouten ; and Divetech’s Ragime Powery , honored as Emerging Honouree. Each represent the passion, expertise, and hospitality that make Cayman diving world- renowned. Inspiring the Next Generation: The impact of Induction Week stretched far beyond the ceremony itself. Inductees and honourees visited schools across Cayman, showing students that a love for the ocean can grow into real careers in diving through scholarships and mentorship. At the gala, student art- work from the ISDHF poster competition was displayed, and finalists were invited to attend; seeing firsthand that scuba div-
ing can be more than a passion; it can be a future. A Night to Remember: From the pioneers of yesterday to the innovators of today, women have always been part of diving’s story. What changed on September 20, 2025, was recognition. As the evening closed, Hong Kong’s Hidy Yu left the audience with a vivid reminder: “When the sunlight hits the waves, it’s like the ocean is wearing a bling bling dress. It’s
beautiful, but fragile. We have to protect it.” Her words captured the spirit of this milestone induction; an evening that celebrated strength, championed stewardship, and pointed to the bright future of diving.
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