The image of James Bond stepping out of a wet suit with a dry tuxedo underneath became a reality for enthuse client Akaroa dolphin swimming operator Black Cat Cruises in 22 July this year. The company is introducing a world first dolphin swimming experience - the use of dry suits which are also used by New Zealand Armed Forces, the US coast guard and the NASA space programme for Escape Suit Life preservers. The dry suits were launched with TNVZ news with television coverage including TVNZ breakfast, lunch and 6pm news. Reporter Jack Tame experienced the new dry suits first hand and said the experience was outstanding and was like swimming on the coast of Suva in Fiji.
