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Posts by - Darren Gaspari

Posts by - Darren Gaspari

Proud owner and active PADI Gold Course Director of Aussie Divers Phuket, a professional and awarded PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Scuba Diving Centre. Member of the PADI Advisory Board for the eLearning modules 2019 and 2020.

Whale Shark Similan Liveaboard Aussie Divers Phuket Marine Life

Why whale sharks are NOT the coolest creatures in the sea…

One of the most popular creatures some say the coolest, in the sea is the whale shark. Look at most websites in Phuket and around the world and they will feature pics of these massive creatures. Travel to some locations in the world and you could not help but think they are the only creatures in the sea. We we are about to debunk that theory and prove that they are not as cool as what divers think. We rate the whale shark on four key areas, make you own mind up. They are never there when they need them to be Divers have spent many millions of dollars chasing that elusive glimpse of a whale shark and have failed. They have trav [...]

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Great Scuba Diving Day Aussie Divers Phuket Everything Else

Scuba Diving Phuket – Recovery After the Pandemic

The Phuket scuba diving industry took a pretty big hit during the COVID pandemic. Phuket was isolated from the outside world for almost 18 months. During the period there were times when there was no scuba diving in Phuket at all. Even our local beach dives at Kata Beach were banned for an amount of time. The Phuket scuba diving industry is heavily reliant on international visitors and some businesses are almost 99% dependent on international divers. It was a very tough time for scuba diving in Phuket. A lot of scuba diving instructors returned to their native countries and employment within the scuba diving was slashed. The pand [...]

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Kraken Underwater Housings Aussie Divers Dive Photography

Aussie Divers Partners with Kraken Underwater Sports Thailand

Aussie Divers Phuket are very proud to announce their partnership with Kraken Underwater Sports in Thailand. Kraken Underwater Sports and makers the best underwater camera housings, underwater lights underwater photography accessories and tools. This is the new model Kraken Smart Housing. This has the same insides as our the housing, but it is now larger! The lens port is also wider too so even the multi lens cameras line up (The Kraken app only supports 1 lens currently, but by end of November we will support multi lenses) The housing can fit phones up to 165x85x9.5mm. This means ALL iPhones, even the Pro Max’s incl [...]

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PADI Award Aussie Divers Phuket News & Special Offers

Aussie Divers Received 7th PADI Award

It has been a tough few year in Phuket with COVID travel restrictions however with a lot of hard work, Aussie Divers Phuket have received their 7th consecutive Outstanding Contribution to Scuba Diving Award from PADI. The award was presented to Owner Darren Gaspari by PADI Regional Manager Andy Auer. Aussie Divers is extremely proud to have won the award and could not have done it without the help of their staff, Ashley Walker, Martin Ruhoff. Christer Anderson, Pechdee (Peedee) Pinaisullakakij and Guy Allen. The award was graciously accepted by the team and celebrated with a couple of icy cold Leos. Even through a tough ye [...]

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Scubapro Regulator Aussie Divers Phuket Helpful Diving Info

How to Improve My Air Consumption Scuba Diving

Having poor air consumption is not only frustrating for the diver involved, it is also frustrating for the diver’s buddy or dive group. Here are a few tips on how to improve your air consumption whilst scuba diving. There is often as scuba diving safety rule in parts of the world (Thailand is one) when the first person is low on air then the whole group ends the dive. Therefore, if divers have paid good money to dive and the dive was cut short by someone with poor air consumption then that person can become quite unpopular. Over the years I have heard a lot of excuses to why someone’s air consumption is high, often I tend to [...]

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PADI Divemaster Aussie Divers Phuket Beach Courses

PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE IN PHUKET, THAILAND

Is scuba diving Phuket Thailand and becoming a PADI Divemaster you dream come true? Here at Aussie Divers Phuket we offer unique PADI Divemaster Internships of up to 4 weeks to turn your dreams into reality. This could be the start of a whole new life for you as a PADI Professional! It’s both challenging and rewarding and you’ll be leading the life you always dreamed of. Imagine your office being on a beach, your daily commute being on a boat heading towards dive sites and your work being underwater – it’s all possible here in Phuket! Take one of our affordable Divemaster programs and you’ll learn how to become a professional [...]

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PADI Advanced Open Water Course Aussie Divers Courses

PADI Advanced Open Water in Phuket, Thailand

Are you planning to go scuba diving in Thailand? Thinking about taking your PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Thailand? Here’s why scuba diving in Phuket must be on your list! Scuba diving in Phuket is everything you would expect from diving in Thailand – beautiful coral reefs, an abundance of fish and stunning underwater scenery. With a range of dive sites to explore, taking your PADI Advanced Open Water in Phuket gives you the chance to explore deeper (up to 30 metres) and see even more. If you are Open Water certified this is your chance to enhance your skills, practice your techniques and experience some of the best scuba d [...]

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