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Student Diaries - Page 1
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
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Eileen Vanloillie (right) Bert Vandekerkhove (left) |
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| From: | Kortrijk, Belgium | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 28 October 2008 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Isabelle M Dechamps OWSI-486798 |
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| Student comments: |
We found it pleasant and we have learned. It was the first time we dived and the instructor was patient and explain everything very well. Everything went alright.
We only saw small fish (at Racha Yai Island), no big fish, but otherwise beautiful scenery and nice coral reef. |
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Eileen was a little nervous (afraid of water) but she overcome her fear and did very well, so an accomplishment really!
Bert was fine and loved it. |
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| Name(s): |
Michael M van Asten (left) Eve Hain (right) |
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| From: | New Borough, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 16 November 2008 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Kanika Penkul (Oui) OWSI-478507 |
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| Student comments: |
No problem, very professional.
Instructor is excellent - very patient and easy to understand.
We wish we had book more dives.
Dive sites were very good. We will definitely be doing this again and will ask for the same instructor. |
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Good student, though Michael had a bit of a problem with regulator recovery but he was very determined to master the skill and did it in the end. Both love diving and they see everything very well with good buoyancy.
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| Name(s): | Maria Elbander, Ida Petterson, Gustaf Elbander | 
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| From: | Sweden | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 15 December 2008 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923 |
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| Student comments: |
It was really great; we couldn't have a better instructor. All cheers to him.
Really great place but I don't have that much to compare with. To see an octopus was awesome |
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They are great and we had fun.
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| Name(s): | Keith B Washington | 
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| From: | United States | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 14 June 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923 |
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| Student comments: |
My first time diving was an excellent experience. I felt really comfortable with my instructor. I could not have asked for a better experience.
My second dive site was great. The dive wall had many types of fish and other marine life. Tony was good about warning me about dangerous things. My first dive was excellent preparation for the second dive. I consider myself a very adventurous person. You can expect this experience to stick with me as I pursue a lifetime of diving. Thank you |
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| Instructor comments: |
Keith had no problems at all; his second dive at Koh Doc Mai was perfect.
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| Name(s): | Champagne Margaux | 
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| From: | Belgium | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 27 August 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Nicolo Buscaglia OWSI-255367 |
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| Student comments: |
Very good experience. I had a great day and it's very beautiful.
Underwater world is very different and nice. |
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| Instructor comments: | Fantastic student, no problems at all. Great time underwater. I'm sure she will progress quickly in her diving education. | |
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| Name(s): | Danielle Castraberte | 
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| From: | Italy | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 30 August 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Nicolo Buscaglia OWSI-255367 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was great. It was easier than I was thinking.
I want to say thanks to the instructor.
He made everything easy and fun.
I really like the aquatic life. |
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| Instructor comments: | Very good student, really comfortable under the water. |
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| Name(s): | Ong Nadia Che Hee | 
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| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 10 September 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
This is my first time to taste diving. It was not as fearful as I expected. Nicolo my instructor was most patient to me and he repeated the steps more than 10 times.
Finally I could breathe in water.
Dive sites were shallow and easy to accept for first timer. Marine life was beautiful. Saw many breeds of fish. I have overcome my fear in diving. |
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| Instructor comments: | Nadia was a bit scared about diving but then she was fine. Next time open water course!!! | |
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| Name(s): | Robert Stark | 
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| From: | England | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 12 September 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was very good.
Good boat trip but too long. |
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| Instructor comments: | Robert is good underwater and a good student. | |
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| Name(s): | Jamie Kim | 
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| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 30 September 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Nicolo Buscaglia OWSI-255367 |
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| Student comments: |
Course was excellent. Great instructor and very friendly.
Great diving sites - will definitely come back. |
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| Instructor comments: | Jamie was a great student and we had a lot of fun together. | |
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| Name(s): | Johnny Lim | 
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| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 13 October 2009 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923 |
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| Student comments: |
Never thought that I can do it. Tony make it easy, thank you.
Nice, many fish - sting ray but no shark. "One on one" make things easy and safe. |
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| Instructor comments: | I hope johnny will do his open water. He's an excellent lad. He put good effort in and he did very well. | |
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| Name(s): | Hayley A Lewis | 
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| From: | Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 02 February 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Awesome! Had a good time. Never feels like its long enough. Very friendly + helpful (instructor + all staff).
Definitely go again. |
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Nice easy day diving.
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| Name(s): | Laura G Woods | 
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| From: | Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | |
| Date: | 2 February 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Problems with equalizing ears, but instructors were very patient & helpful. Lots of fish
Was great that Emma got to come for free on the boat, other places we looked into charged. |
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| Instructor comments: |
Nice easy day diving.
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