Helpful Diving Info
What age can children start scuba diving?
When I started with the idea of writing this blog I thought the answer to this question would be relatively a simple one. However, with even a small amount of research the answer is a lot more complicated than I imagined. There are a whole lot of different experts having a vast range of different views on the subject on what age children can start scuba diving.
Most of these concerns are around physical, psychological and maturity preparedness.
What I considered to be the simple answer was 10 years of age. PADI have set the age limit for both their PADI Discover Scuba Diving and their entry level Certification, the PADI Open Wa [...]
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Everything Else
What is the Oldest I can Scuba Dive?
Scuba Diving is a unique activity that low impact and minimal skill requirement allows it to be enjoyed by most age levels and sporting prowess. Here we explore what is the oldest you can scuba dive?
However at both ends of the age level spectrum there are some precautions that need to be addressed prior to diving. With children, emotional and behavioral maturity are the major concerns. With the older generation, it is medical fitness to dive that is the major worry.
If a diver passes all of the medical requirements there is no reason why they cannot safely dive. This of course require a common since approach to the dive as well.
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Diving Health
New Diver Medical Questionnaire Released
On the 25th June 2020, DAN (Divers Alert Network), WRSTC (World Recreational Scuba Training Council), RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council) and the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society released a new diver medical questionnaire.
The new medical was two and a half years in the making. It was cross referenced against the old medical form with real scuba diving students.
PADI will take on the new medical checklist and will use it for all of their scuba diving and freediving courses.
The process for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving appears to remain the same. Participants will complete the medical in the PADI DSD booklet a [...]
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News & Special Offers
Medical Grade Silicone Mouthpieces
Aussie Divers Phuket are now retailers for Silicone Gear medical grade silicone scuba diving mouthpieces. These super soft mouthpieces are made in the USA and are very very comfortable.
They come in a range of really cool colours and three different sizes, standard size, kids size and a larger long bite option.
All come with spare coloured cable ties.
If you do not own your own scuba diving regulator then at least own your own person mouthpiece the prevent the transmission of disease.
The Standard Mouthpiece has a generous bite plate with supple sidewalls. This makes it extra comfortable for divers with normal or s [...]
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Marine Life
Are There Sharks in Phuket? Are They Dangerous?
Yes, there are sharks in Phuket, however, this should not stop you from scuba diving here.
Phuket is blessed with some of the most docile and placid sharks possible. From the teddy bear-like Leopard Shark to the gigantic and graceful Whale Shark there is no better place in the world to fall in love with sharks. It is normal to have a fear of sharks, but this shouldn't stop you from learning to dive and getting your PADI Open Water Certification, or doing a simple PADI Discover Scuba Diving introduction dive whilst in Phuket.
Shark attacks on scuba divers are extremely rare throughout the world, less than 4% of all attacks according to [...]
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Our Dives
How Much Does it Cost to Scuba Dive In Phuket?
Here is a quick review of how much it costs to scuba dive with Aussie Divers Phuket. For more detailed information click on the individual PADI Courses or Day Trip Links.
Here is a list of our certified divers scuba diving day trips.
Phi Phi Marine Park Fees THB 600 per person per day.
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a one day scuba diving experience with one of our awesome instructors. It include basic theory and training. There is no certification for this activity.
Book Your Scuba Diving Day Trip with Aussie Divers Phuket Today!
The PADI Scuba Diver Course is a [...]
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Diving Health
Why is it Important to Stay Hydrated While Scuba Diving?
Staying hydrated when scuba diving is important to your health. Here we look at the reason why and the consequences if we do not.
I may sound a little odd given that scuba divers spend most of their active time surrounded by water, however staying well hydrated is very important when scuba diving.
There are a number of different reasons why a scuba diver may dehydrate, particularly here in Phuket, Thailand. Scuba Diving can also have its own issues if a diver does not keep hydrated.
There are a number of factors that contribute the dehydration. Here is a list of a few that occur when scuba diving in warm climates like Ph [...]
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