Scuba Diving World Record Attempt

Scuba Divers Declan and Paul Devane Attempt Scuba Diving World Record in Ireland

Two brothers from Mayo, Ireland will attempt to break the current Guiness World Record for the “longest cold, open saltwater Scuba dive”. Declan and Paul Devane, from Hollybrook will make their record-breaking attempt on Saturday, October 10 at the Scuba Dive West Centre off the Galway coast. They are hoping to raise substantial funds for St Raphael’s Ward at the Beaumont Hospital in Dublin and the charity “Helping Hands”.

Scuba Diving World Record Attempt For Charity

By participating in this Scuba Diving World Record Attempt, the Devane Brothers will be raising money for a cause close to their hearts: Declan’s two year old son Cillian died on February 6 this year and he has since decided to undertake this venture in memory of and as a tribute to Cillian. He hopes that other children will benefit from the funds raised to assist with various aspects of work and research at the hospital.

Scuba Diving World Record Details

To beat the Scuba Diving World Record, the brothers need to spend 40 hours under water under the supervision of dive-coordinator Gary Jennings and a team of support divers. To set the record, the brothers will not be permitted to break the surface of the water for the duration of the attempt.

“We hope that our efforts and people’s generosity will, together, honour Cillian’s memory, as well as all the children who suffer serious illness. By raising funds for St. Raphael’s Children’s Ward at Beaumont Hospital where Cillian was cared for so well, and for CD’s Helping Hands, which supports the families of sick children, we hope to give something back to those who helped us when our little boy was sick,” says Declan.

Scuba Diving World Record Dangers

By attempting the Scuba Diving World Record, the greatest risk is hypothermia but says they have planned the dive in great detail to ensure that the risk is minimal. He has expressed confidence that Paul and Declan will achieve their goal, set a new record and raise substantial funds in the process.

You can find out more about the world record attempt and show your support by visiting
www.worldslongestscubadive.com