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More Diaries: DSD Open Water Advanced Rescue Others
| Name(s): | David K Mcsweeney | 
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| From: | Surrey, England | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 20-22 August 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
The calm but passionate Josh helped overcome the anxiety, felt very easy and he made each dive a wonderful experience.
Great reefs with excellent visibility and variety of aquatic life. Privileged to become an open water diver! |
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The King of DSDs finally got certified! |
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| Name(s): | Aaron B Coleman | 
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| From: | Townsville, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 25-27 September 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Good course, instructor was friendly and professional. No problems encountered
Good dive sites, large range of marine wildlife displayed. |
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| Instructor comments: |
Too easy! |
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| Name(s): | Bill Job | 
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| From: | Xiamen, China | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 29 September - 1 October 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
Instructor very clear, easy going, thorough, so I felt well prepared for each dive. No surprises which was very nice.
Was all I had hoped for. No shark or large fish sighting, but swimming in multiple schools of fish was unbeatable. Very satisfied Pool chlorine could be lowered for more pleasant 1st day experiences. |
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| Instructor comments: |
Bill's only problem is he'll have to wait till next holiday to dive again.
Made learning to dive look easy, which it is.
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| Name(s): | Felicia JX Lin | 
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| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 30 September - 2 October 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Simon Steger-Lewis OWSI-471303 |
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| Student comments: |
Fun and interesting. An eye opener to the marine world. Simon is a very patient instructor. He explained and demonstrated till we understand and could do the techniques. He made this course very enjoyable and less scary.
The best marine life I got to see were lion fish and squid. Interesting I have only seen them on TV and now I am able to see them up close. |
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Very nervous on the first dive but relaxed and improved buoyancy brilliantly so that by dive 3 she needed no assistance. |
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| Name(s): | Attila Homoki | 
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| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 21 October 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
I've enjoyed the course and the invaluable help and support from Josh! Thank you!
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| Instructor comments: |
Attila has taken 1 month to finish the course but he only needed 3 days! DSD to OW, next stop AOW. |
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| Name(s): | Freya Dastur | 
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| From: | Bombay, India | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 31 October - 2 November 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Very good, lots of fun, very peaceful and helpful.
I liked the last dive, loved the disco fish Thank you Justin! |
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Had small problem with the tank, controlling buoyancy, but compensated well on the last dive, great company for 3 days, well done Freya. |
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| Name(s): | Melanie B Gregory | 
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| From: | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 3-5 November 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Great personalized service, all Dive The World employees friendly, efficient and more than willing to help. What a pleasure! Personal instructor made the course run very swiftly and very enjoyable.
Racha Yai - Bungalow Bay ( North + South ) - very cool. Ko Bida Nok, Ko Phi Phi Lei, Shark Point - Awesome! Hooked on diving! Thank you. |
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Melanie had no problems from start to finish, very confident all the way through. Easy course for me. Congratulations Melanie. |
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| Name(s): | Angus W Tye | 
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| From: | Caulfield North, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 8-10 November 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Justin was very friendly, easy to communicate with, and patient when I was having difficulties mastering a skill. The main problem I encountered was clearing a flooded mask; by continued practice + relaxing this was overcome.
Phi Phi - a little murky, reef shark, manta ray. Racha Noi - amazing landscape + visibility great variety of fish. Overall, I had a fantastic time and the course was very well run. Loved the massaman curry on the boat! |
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Very nice and relaxing course. |
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| Name(s): | Claudiu Ghimbos | 
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| From: | Hong Kong | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 9 - 10 November 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Darren Gaspari OWSI-497708 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was very good, good organized, well done. Diving is easier than I expected it to be. I haven't got any major problems. Darren did an excellent job!
The dive sites I've got to know during the course were great! They had a lot to offer. Maybe you could think about faster transfer to the dive sites! |
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Very good student. All theory and skills excellent.
Diving very good - working on the breathing though - will be ok.
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| Name(s): | Santa Kumar Teaga Rajan | 
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| From: | Alor Setar, Malaysia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 10-12 November 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Simon Arnold OWSI-487073 |
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| Student comments: |
The course overall was good and the instructor is really concerned with his students and made sure they fully understand the key points an open water diver needs to know.
The dive sites were amazing and they were so many kinds of marine life that we saw: Trigger fish, nemo, reefs, starfish and crab. |
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Academics and pool sessions went easy, ok and clam. Just Santa has to work on his practice and action in the open sea. He improved every dive. Worked hard, was attentive and enthusiastic. No major problem, good job. Thank you! |
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