ella2451 asked:

CERTIFICATION IN NEGRIL, JAMAICA

lzim325 asked:


want to take classes near home and get certified on vacatation

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Scubaworld asked:


Located on the western coast of the Thailand Peninsula, with its shores on the warm waters of the Andaman Sea lies the beautiful island of Phuket. The largest island off the coast of Thailand, the island of Phuket covers an area of just over 300 square miles, and is connected to mainland Thailand via a bridge at the north of the island.

For the past 25 years, the island of Phuket has catered for a large number of tourists from all over the world, a large percentage of whom are scuba divers looking to dive on some Asia’s finest dive sites. Today, scuba diving in Phuket is big business, and the island has a large number of excellent dive centres offering a number of diving services ranging from leisure dives through to the most advanced courses.

The Racha Islands, located off the Southern tip of Thailand are one of Phuket’s best dive sites, and the two islands offer excellent diving in crystal clear waters as well as the opportunity for big animal encounters. In particular, the smaller island, Racha Noi, offers some breathtaking underwater scenery, and is renowned for both whale shark and manta ray encounters.

The dive sites off Ao Phang-Nga, including the famous Shark Point and King Cruiser Wrecks, are widely acknowledged as being the best dive sites in the Phuket region. The waters around in and around Ao Phang-Nga are notable for the profusion of marine life, offering divers access to a range of marine life and coral which is unrivalled elsewhere in Phuket.

Phuket is also home to one of the worlds most developed liveaboard industries, with a large number of liveaboards offering diving in destinations such as the Similan Islands, the Mergui Archipelago and the Burma Banks. For scuba divers wishing to dive these more remote destinations, a Phuket liveaboard is the only realistic option for access. As such, the liveaboard industry in Phuket is a thriving and competitive business, with an increasing number of liveaboards operating from Phuket.

Further east lie the islands of Ko Phi Phi Don, and Ko Phi Phi Lae, a region characterised by the stunning topography of the amazing limestone cliffs. These islands are fringed with a number of hard coral gardens, as well as some excellent examples of soft corals, orange sea fans, sea whips and black coral.

Phuket is well deserving of its title as the ‘Pearl of the Andaman,’ and undoubtedly the region boasts some of Thailand’s best dive sites. As environmental issues such as marine conservation slowly work their way up Thailand’s political agenda, the future for scuba diving in Phuket looks a healthy one.

Matthias Zeitler asked:


Everybody agrees on the fact that scuba diving is a relaxing sport that makes you feel special. While scuba diving you get to see the wonderful life underwater and to learn how to appreciate and protect it. There are many places where you have the chance to scuba dive each one more special in its own way. Some of them may be special because of the rare species that are living there, others because of the clarity of the water or they may be famous because of the high density of sea organisms.

An extraordinary place for scuba diving is Tenerife, the most famous site from the Canary Islands as it is the largest and the most visited by tourists. This is where you will find the sympathized Los Giants, known as the calmest place in Tenerife. These cliffs are perfect for family scuba diving or for any other diving group. There are many restaurants that can satisfy everyone’s tastes and a carnival takes place in the area. You will surely be impressed by the well equipped diving centre from Tenerife that has utilities such as diving shops and diving classroom.

As spectacular as the amazing cliffs are the luxuriant and diverse organisms that live in Tenerife’s waters. Also the air and the water temperature are more than perfect for scuba diving. No matter what season you would choose, you will be able to dive in the best conditions. Another thing that can determine you to go to Tenerife is the fact that you will be pleased by both aspects: the underwater world and the exotic beaches. Another great thing in Tenerife’s center is the peak of a popular volcano that is not active since 1909, named Mount Teide.

As mentioned above, Tenerife is full of amazing sea organisms such as turtles, trumpet fish and stingrays. This exotic island is also sheltering some weird creatures, like giant anemones, parrotfish and barracudas, which live in caves. While scuba diving around wrecks you can observe the mysterious habitats of moray eels of many sizes and shapes and get impressed by their charm.

An important thing is the fact that even if you are a beginner when it comes to practicing scuba diving you shouldn’t be afraid because Tenerife is a friendly and exciting place. For those who are experienced divers, Tenerife will bring them to another step of their passion. In other words, this place is really a curiosity of nature and it amazes everyone who’s going to scuba dive, whether it’s an experienced or a beginner diver. The Canary Islands are all extremely beautiful and Tenerife has the largest number of admirers when it comes to scuba diving trips. If you want to get to dive in each great location of the world then Tenerife is something that should not be ignored. Take your family with you and benefit from the most interesting moments while scuba diving the diversity of Tenerife’s waters.

lachicadecafe asked:


I really love my Mares reg, but the mouthpiece isn’t the most comfortable so I’m looking into getting a different one for it. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
P.S. I’m so sad… wetsuit season is about to end here in the midwest, and since I’m not into drysuit diving yet, unless I get to go someplace warm over the winter, diving is just about done for me until the spring… boooooo!!!!!
I do have a 7mm jumpsuit that so far has been great, and also gloves. A hooded vest or a 1/2 mm suit under the 7mm have both been recommended to me as well. Last weekend I used a long-sleeved t-shirt, which reduced the “slosh” factor a bit… you know how it is when new water sloshes into your wetsuit!
Sooner or later I will end up in a drysuit, I can’t bear the thought of several months without diving!

desikawa asked:


I am interested in starting scuba diving. I am in good health, however a little afraid. I expect to only do shallow dives (10m or so). Are these kind of depths dangerous? Also, I have suffered mild panic attacks in the past. Should I do it?
I plan to take a PADI course in Australia in December.

Mel asked:


My boyfriend of three years and I are in the process of overcoming a long-term online affair that he had. It ended over six months ago. I’m probably much more jealous now than I should be, so I tend to get upset too easily over anything that involves another woman. Here’s the situation: my boyfriend has just begun one-on-one scuba diving lessons with a woman instructor. I’m jealous of the time they spend together, but he tries to be understanding of that fact. However, yesterday, he went to the dive shop (which is in another town) to get equipment. I made a playful comment about him “going to see her” and he insisted he was just going to the shop and she would not be there. However, last night, I saw on his phone that he had called her. When I asked if he had seen or talked to her, he said no. I finally confessed that I saw his phone and he then told me that he had seen her and had called her to meet him there, but that he can’t tell me those things because I’m too jealous.
Does this sound believable to you, or should I be worried?

akunidive asked:

The first part shows me mucking around in murky coastal waters of Tairua. The second part is from my scuba dive at the Poor Knights the next day. Notice the difference in visibility? Better days will come…

Johan Hedin asked:


Change
The urge for a change in direction seems sometimes to coincide with mid-life. The children are now grown up which releases us from our weary daily routines, awakening a longing to break out of the mould and dive into new challenges.
 
The sea
Have you ever thought how amazing the undersea world is? And what wonderful mysteries lie beneath our oceans? And if you are one of those who love scuba diving, can you pinpoint the reasons behind your love for the sea? Thailand, especially the southern waters around the regions of Phuket and Phi Phi offer some of the most scenic oceanic diving views you could possibly imagine. What a wonderful place to visit, where you can visit and develop your new skills in scuba diving ??
 
The experience
A lot of people first experienced the undersea world with Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997). He helped design the world’s first aqualungs in 1943. Through his TV series, he made it possible for millions to discover the world’s undersea mysteries. He lead us into new underwater habitats and introducing us to some of the many species of plants and wildlife living beneath our oceans. Through the Calypso, his crew and his eyes, he was able to share these amazing discoveries with us. Cousteau taught generations about the necessity to love, respect and protect the environment that lay below our seas. His pioneer documentaries paved the way for all that came after.
 
Like flying an aircraft, diving the oceans is one of humankind’s special gifts, and it’s one that we can all enjoy throughout our lives.
 
The instructor
If you already have a lot of experience in scuba diving and you hold qualifications such as a PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor, or similar with another training organization, then you are already on the road to taking a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Examination (IE). Passing that will almost certainly take you to your desired profession, but if you don’t have any experience yet, don’t worry, your skills can be built up from a very beginner with Chris Owen’s Indepth PADI IDCs. Chris can help you achieve this and other goals.
 
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors or PADI formed in 1966 is the world’s largest recreational diving membership and training organization for divers and diving instructors. The PADI membership consists of PADI Instructors and PADI Divemasters and teaches most of the world’s recreational divers, in fact PADI currently certifies around 1,000,000 divers a year throughout the world.  PADI courses are proactive based dive programs that start from entry level programs like PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver to PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) and PADI IDC Staff  courses. 
 
Becoming a PADI diving instructor will take time, but with your effort and the correct training you can accomplish your goal. PADI IDC classes are suited for those who are not only determined but who are also not afraid of hard work, yet at the same time students can enjoy the experience of a life time with lots of fun and wonderful memorable moments.
 
With confined and open water training available, students can utilize accumulated knowledge and experience from professionals like PADI Course Director Chris Owen. Consider other advantages of signing with Chris such as monthly small classes of up to ten students, which allow team bonding and creates good team spirit making it that much easier to progress through the course. Class language is available in English, French, Dutch, German, Danish, Swedish or Thai, but language assistance for other nationalities is also available.  In regards to signing up with Chris, there is a 5% Early Bird Discount for those who signup early and another 5% Cash Incentive discount, a total of 10% discount off the whole package. The programs are so well structured; they aim to intensify training periods with equally long relaxation periods. He uses tried and proven method that really do help students improve that much faster.   

Dianne Rein asked:


It’s simple to take care of your dive mask with some basic maintenance tips. And once you are underwater, there’s not much more annoying than a mask that constantly fogs up. Follow these simple steps for mask care and defogging so your mask will last you for many more dives.

Scuba Dive Mask Maintenance

Many times, new dive masks have an oily film over the surface. What works best to remove this? Good ‘ol toothpaste! Put a small drop on the lens and rub it over the areas that have this residue on them. This would also include the strap. Thoroughly rinse the mask in fresh water and reinspect to make sure it is clean. Repeat if necessary.

Just make sure it is not a gel toothpaste. I have always used plain Crest for this (and to clean my dive slate) with no ill effects. Removing this film will stop the mask from fogging.

Maintenance of your scuba dive mask is straightforward. No rocket science here. Here are some simple steps to follow:

Rinse your mask in freshwater after diving. You need to clean out any sand or grit that may have gotten into the mask and get rid of any salty residue.

Never dry your mask in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can start to degrade the silicone so keep the mask out of the sun.

Thoroughly dry mask before storing. You don’t want anything to start growing on your mask. Not to mention possible odors.

Periodically clean your scuba dive mask. You should clean your mask with a little bit of toothpaste every now and then. It will help clean the lens and will also help keep it from fogging (see below). Rinse well after using the toothpaste and you are good to go.

Place you mask face-up. Don’t put your mask face down when you are not wearing it. The lens could get scratched - which could drive you nuts on every dive!

Mask Defogging Tips

There are basically 3 different ways to keep your scuba dive mask from fogging while you are diving. I have used all 3 while diving and all 3 are effective. I probably use the mask defogger solution the most.

Saliva - Yup, good ol’ spit. It really does work. I usually dry and put in on my mask when it is dry. Rinse out after rubbing it around your mask. Some people get queasy, bacteria, etc. But we’ve done it and no harm has come to us! GOOD in a pinch.

Prepared Solution - You can buy a commercial mask defogger solution at any dive shop for a few dollars. They last a long time and do work. Just put a couple drops on your lenses and rub it around. Rinse it out thoroughly, you don’t want to get solution in your eyes. Be prepared to share with lots of other divers on the boat. There is always someone that ran out, forgot, etc. You’ll be the hero.

Toothpaste - If the above 2 don’t work, it may need a more thorough cleaning with toothpaste as described above (non-gel). This should solve any problem with fogging that you have.

If you follow these simple scuba mask care and maintenance tips, you should have a nice clear dive. With proper care, your scuba diving mask should last for years and many, many dives. Have fun!