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The Typical PADI Discover Scuba Diving Day
Here is a step by step guide to the typical typical PADI Discover Scuba Diving Day with Aussie Divers Phuket.
Your PADI Discover Scuba Diving day will typically start with a 7:30 am pick up from your hotel where you will be transported to the Chalong Pier where all the scuba diving and snorkeling boats depart from. This is about 20 minutes drive from Patong Beach.
You will be met by your PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor taken to the boat and given a tour of the boat's facilities. Your Instructor will brief on your days event with information including the dive site where you will dive, what you are likely to see under [...]
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The Five Benefits of PADI Sidemount Scuba Diving:
Sidemount scuba diving is a popular alternative to the traditional back-mounted configuration, where the scuba tanks are positioned on the diver's back. This technique involves mounting the tanks on the sides of the diver's body, offering unique advantages and benefits. Aussie Divers Phuket can offer the PADI Sidemount Divers course in our awesome tropical waters. Here are five benefits of PADI sidemount scuba diving:
One of the key benefits of sidemount diving is improved streamlining and maneuverability in the water. By moving the scuba tanks to the sides, the diver's profile becomes narrower, reducing drag and making it easier to [...]
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Aussie Divers Phuket – Awarded PADI CDC Rating
On the 5th September 2023 Aussie Divers Phuket was awarded the the prestigious PADI CDC (Career Development Centre) rating. The highest possible store rating in the PADI Scuba Diving educational system.
The award is testament to the hard work of the staff and instructors over the 11 years of since Aussie Divers Phuket commenced.
Aussie Divers Phuket was delighted to receive this email from PADI Headquarters.
Hi Darren,
It gives us great pleasure to award Aussie Divers S-23442 the esteemed distinction of PADI Career Development Centre. You have now moved into the highest level of educational professionalism in our industry.
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10 Ways to get a Scuba Diving Beer Fine
As you instructor probably explained to you during your PADI open Water Course. The scuba diving industry loves a beer fine. Beer fines are for those that continue to make silly errors even after the instructor taught them. Beer Fines should normally be preceded by a warning; however, some acts of stupidity go directly to a beer fine. Here are 10 Ways to Earn a Beer Fine.
This is the classic of all beer fines. It most likely dates back to 1966 when PADI first started and Johnny Wetzstein was doing his PADI Open Water Course.
If you need more explaining why this rule is, (other than losing the dive shops mask) then you will g [...]
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Helpful Diving Info
Phuket Scuba Diving – Wet Monsoon Months
The months of May/June see the start of the wet season (monsoon) season for Phuket and the west coast of Thailand. This change in weather delivers more wind and rain and in turn increases wave height. Ultimately this determines what scuba diving we can do during that period of the low season.
We do continue to scuba dive during this period and although the weather does not effect diving under the water so much it does have an effect the boat travel to the dive sites.
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If you are not aware, all scuba diving in Phuket is done via large purposely built scuba diving boats and involves lengthy t [...]
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Helpful Diving Info
Importance of Equalising your Ears
Scuba diving is a relatively safe sport, as long as you follow the rules. However one of the most common injury's we see is ear problems after not improper technique or failure to equalise the ears. It is vital that you stop your decent/going down plus let your guide/instructor/buddy know if you have any equalisation issues whilst diving. Equalising your ears is of importance and you should know how to do it correctly.
When we are scuba diving the term “equalising” means to equalise pressure between the inside of your ears and the underwater environment. Human ears have the natural ability to compensate external pressure from the s [...]
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The Best Phuket Diving Season
Scuba diving is an activity that can be enjoyed all year round in Phuket, Thailand. With Phuket's warm waters, diverse marine life, and stunning underwater scenery, this tropical paradise offers a unique diving experience to divers of all levels. However, there are some seasons that stand out as the best times to go diving in Phuket. In this blog post, we will discuss the best season for scuba diving in Phuket.
The high season for diving in Phuket is from November to April, with late December being one of the busiest periods for tourism & scuba diving in Phuket. During these months, the sea is calmer and clearer, offering excellent vis [...]
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The Reasons Why We Love Diving in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destination for good reasons – and as scuba divers, there are even more! As well as incredible beaches and no shortage of topside activities, there is a huge range of places to stay, eat, drink and of course... scuba dive! Find out the reasons why we love to diving in Phuket, Thailand.
Whether you are new to diving or a well-travelled veteran, Phuket has something to offer divers of all levels. Here are just a few of the reasons why we love diving in Phuket, Thailand...
Unlike some regions in South East Asia, Phuket offers year-round diving opportunities. Phuket’s tropical [...]
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