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The Journal of Diving History, published by the Historical Diving Society USA, is a respected, long-running publication read by divers, historians, collectors, and industry professionals worldwide. Each issue explores the people, equipment, and events that shaped underwater exploration and commercial, military, scientific, and sport/recreational diving as we know them today.


By sponsoring the Journal, your organization supports the preservation of diving’s heritage while gaining visibility with a focused and highly engaged audience that values experience, craftsmanship, and credibility. Sponsorship helps ensure the Journal can continue to document and share important stories that might otherwise be lost, while positioning your brand as a supporter of education and the broader diving community. It’s a straightforward way to support a meaningful mission—and to be seen by people who truly care about the history and future of diving.


In appreciation of their support, sponsors receive prominent recognition throughout The Journal of Diving History and across HDS platforms. Sponsor logos are featured in full color on the Journal’s back cover, along with a full-color promotional advertisement in each of the four quarterly issues. Advertisement size is based on sponsorship level (see below for details and pricing). Sponsors are also acknowledged on the HDS USA website and recognized at HDS dive show booths throughout the year.


Your sponsorship helps preserve and share the history of our industry. We invite you to consider a tax-deductible sponsorship of The Journal of Diving History as part of your annual marketing or outreach budget. For more information, contact us at sponsor@hds.org or complete the form found at the link below.

Annual Sponsorship Details

Level Ad Size Cost Purchase Link
Copper 1/8 Page $1,250

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Bronze 1/4 Page $2,500 Buy Now
Silver 1/2 Page $3,750 Buy Now
Gold Full Page $5,000 Buy Now
Platinum Inside Front Cover $10,000 Buy Now


Contact Us
Contact us at (805) 934-1660 or info@hds.org for further details.

Payment Terms

  • 50% due at purchase.
  • 50% dues two months before printing.

Ad Specifications

  • Full page bleed   8.5″ wide x 11″ tall with 1/8″ bleed all the way around
  • Full page non-bleed 7.5″ wide x 10″ tall
  • 1/2 page   7.5″ wide x 4.9″ tall
  • 1/4 page   3.65″ wide x 4.9″ tall
  • 1/8 page   3.65″ wide x 2.35″ tall

Materials to be provided as press ready pdf file or 300 dpi jpeg or tiff file.

NOTE: Since the HDS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we kindly request that all printed sponsor acknowledgments be informational only, such as “Proud Sponsor of the Historical Diving Society”, and not contain  ‘Hard Sales’ pitches, such as prices.