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Discover Dive December 4

2011-12-04T17:05:00.000-08:00

I had the chance to bring some of my friends for another discover diving program. Some of those who joined were participants of our Basic Life Support and ACLS seminar program in Nurselink Review Center in Cebu.

We were able to start with the activity by 10 in the morning. Prior to the discover diving, a briefing was conducted by our dive masters followed by the application of the basic skills. We did these in front of Cebu Beach Club.

After the basic skills introduction, we then cross towards Olango Island and anchored in Talima Sanctuary for the discover dive. It was indeed anther fun experience most especially for the first time divers.
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Well, for us, it was another diving experience and once again, looking forward for another chance to dive again.

A Dive With Johnny...

2011-08-03T01:44:00.000-07:00

Its been quite a while since I have not dived. I missed the sea as well as the fishes and beauty underneath. But just recently, a friend of mine arrived from the states and I wanted to treat him out so he can feel for himself how it is to dive...

I brought him to our usual diving hangout, Tonggo Beach in Marigondon where we meet with diving buddy Yoyon. Everything is set and in a couple of seconds, John is all suit up for the dive.

Of course before going under water, he has to familiarize himself with some basic skills and what can I say, he is a fast learner. From there, down we go and Johnny was moving skillfully. Perhaps the only thing that needs adjustment is his bouyancy. I think with just one more dive, he will be maneuvering like a fish...

Well, by the next time you see another post here about Johnny, it will be the time where he will be taking his diving license....

Our Discover Diving Program

2011-06-08T06:16:00.000-07:00

One of our discover diving participant during the discover diving program (June 2, 2011)

Hi guys, it has been a while since I have not updated this blog. I have been very busy conducting trainings and have been out of Cebu most of the time. Gladly, some of our dive masters were available to accommodate this discover diving request.

Perhaps I will also explain to you our Discover Diving Program as I show you pictures of our latest diving activity.

Our Discover Diving Program is open to any individuals 14 years old and above. A minimum of 12 participants are needed to come up with a dive session. We need 12 participants to come up with a lower rate since most discover diving programs are quite expensive. All in all, our total charge per head is only 1100 pesos inclusive of the diving gears, boat, as well as food and drinks.

The whole activity usually starts at 9 am and ends up at 5 pm. Here is a rundown of the program.briefing before the dive

It starts with a short briefing in the boat. The dive master will introduce the basics of diving as well as the different hand signals during the dive. After the briefing, we then divide the participants into 3-4 groups and bring them in the water for an introduction and application of the basic diving skills. After the basic skills are thought, we now move them to a deeper area to move around so that they can adjust their buoyancy. Lunch will be served after this and after lunch, the discover dive begins.....

basic diving skills orientation

buoyancy and familiarization

Discover Dive...... try it yourself, I'm sure that you will surely discover that there is more to see underwater as compared to what you see above the water... Oh, I failed to mention that we take pictures of your dive.. similar to what you see below......

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Dive With the Whales

2011-01-03T17:42:00.000-08:00

Did I tell you that at first I never had any interest in Scuba Diving? Yes, I really do not have such interest before. It was actually my sister Jenny who started this all. As you can see, my sister has been diving for quite a time. She was the one who convince me to go diving....

Anyway, just recently my sister did a dive. But it was something special and extra ordinary. What is so special about it? It was not about the sea, nor the corals, but rather the WHALE!

Yes, she dive along with the whales. Here are some of the pictures of here dive that she took herself:
She was under this whale taking this photo....

Some for her friends who took a closer look at the whale

I am really amazed... How I wish I will also have such experience. Perhaps one day my time will come. The pictures were taken in one of the resorts in Maldives. My sister works there as the Director for Operations in one of the resort (FOUR SEASONS) and always have the opportunity to dive and use the resorts facilities.

A Dive With Chao

2011-01-02T20:01:00.000-08:00

Shortly before New Year, I did another dive... this time with Chao... What a way to close the year... Well, that is what diving is all about.. You will surely find a way to dive... You will always miss it...

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New Year post part 3

2011-01-01T04:10:00.001-08:00

The GRADUATES!

Finally the time has come for the diving graduation. Well prior to the distribution of the cards and certificates, the divers must prove that they are worthy of such.. They have to dive underwater without the gears and wear the gears from below the sea...

Well what can I say Congratulations to you guys!

The New Year Post Part 2

2011-01-01T04:09:00.000-08:00

I am also very proud and happy indeed to have dived with some of my friends who decided to get diving license. They tried our discover diving activity before and from there decided to obtain a diving license. I accompanied them on one of their diving class to take a picture.

Not only did I take a picture but I took some videos as well... Here is one of the video:

Along the way, I was able to see some fishes enjoying a hearty meal... I could not help but take a picture of them...

After our dive, our boat docked in Cebu Beach Club. It was also the time where my fellow SWAT medic Gerry and some other PNP personnel had their first diving lesson. As always, the first diving lesson usually starts in the swimming pool. Well, I had the opportunity to take a picture of Gerry performing one of the basic skill... removing the BCD underwater and putting them back on...

Well, I was told that our Diving Instructor has scheduled for a scuba diving activity activity for the two groups together. Perhaps he has decided to come up with one Graduation Dive for the two groups....

The New Year Post

2011-01-01T03:51:00.000-08:00

I have not updated this blog for quite a time. I have been very busy lately. But this does not mean that I have not dived already. Before anything else, Happy New Year to all!

The last diving post that I did was last June 30, will after that I did have several diving adventures. Here are some of them:

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

I would call this more of a Family Reunion Dive. One of our discover diving participant requested for another dive. This time together with here family. When I mean family, it includes everyone.. even her 3 year old sister came along. But of course only those who were old enough were allowed to dive..

The diving would not be complete without the picture of Mom and Dad:

Along with them are a group of nurses working in Chong Hua Hospital who also requested for a scheduled dive and some other friends. Well definitely it was another fun and adventure for them...

There were also some who are just friends of friends who came along to join. Definitely they find it great and have advised that they will certainly try it again.

June 30 Scuba Diving

2010-06-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

Had another dive today with some friends along with some of my students who have taken our emergency course....

Just take a look at the background... I am really amazed as to the number of fishes in the area....

2010-06-20T22:44:00.001-07:00

Another group of friends availed of our Discover Diving Program. Once again, the group were brought to Talima Sanctuary in Olango Island and had their first diving experience.

Fun Diving Talima Sanctuary June 6, 2010

2010-06-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

Another fun diving activity at Talima Sanctuary in Olango Island, Lapu-lapu City...

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Talima Fun Diving May 23

2010-05-23T19:19:00.000-07:00

Another group of individuals wanted to try our Discover Diving program. We once again proceeded to Olango Island for another Discover diving experience.
There were a total of 12 participants for the program and as usual prior to the actual diving, a lecture was conducted on the basic of diving. The participants were also introduced to the diving equipments and gears.

After the lecture, the participants were group together went down to the water for the actual application on certain diving skills.

Shortly after that, each participants then proceeded for their discover diving activity.

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Talima Fun Dive May 16, 2010

2010-05-16T06:05:00.000-07:00

What a perfect day for a fun dive. Our destination: Talima Sanctuary in Olango Island. It was really worth the trip... Just look at the pictures below:

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Tambuli Fun Diving May 8, 2010

2010-05-08T06:30:00.001-07:00

We had another Fun Diving activity today. Our target was the sunken airplane fronting the Tambuli Beach resort in Lapu-lapu City.
The group were able to pose for a photo on top of the sunken airplane.

We brought some bread during the dive and I was able to take a video during the fish feeding....

Sumilon Fun Diving May 2

2010-05-08T06:29:00.001-07:00

I have been wishing to go to Sumilon (Bluewater) Island in Cebu. The objective of course was to go scuba diving. Well, our Dive Instructors Sir Emi, along with the rest of his dive masters, my family, and friends with some police officers finally had our chance.It was a three hour drive from the city but it was indeed very exciting. Upon arrival, I took time to picture the wharf area for the pumpboat that will bring us to Sumilon Island.

Well, I could see from this point of view that the trip was well worth it. We have not reach our destination yet. This is our actual target, the SUMILON BLUEWATER RESORT:

It was a 10 minute boat ride towards the island. Shortly after arrival, we did not waste time and dived right away. The second dive was very exciting considering that I was able to take a picture of a turtle who was gracefully swimming within the area...

Not only that, the corals were also abundant. Now tell me, where else could you find such sea cucumber this large????

Fishes? Well just take a loot at this video.....

Need I say more? Well, I will surely go back to the island later on. But before going back, we are planning to go to Moalboal later and see what the diving site can offer....

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DISCOVER DIVING APRIL 24, 2010 Tonggo Beach

2010-04-25T06:02:00.001-07:00

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Several students of mine from a caregiving school were very much interested to try our Discover Diving Program. Along with their friends they were treated to a very wonderful diving experience.

A total of 14 first time scuba divers were able to experience the beauty of life under the sea.

Dive Log April 18

2010-04-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

A group of friends once again availed of our Discover Diving Program. This time the venue for the dive was Duawon, Lapu-lapu City.

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March 28 Dive Log

2010-03-28T05:48:00.000-07:00

Location: Tonggo Beach Resort, Lapu-lapu City
Time: 1430 HRS

I was again underwater with Yoyon, one of our dive master. The current was a little bit rough. I really feel it moving against me as I move down to 20 meters. Well, to late to go back now, I am already here so might as well enjoy.
I was not able to take much pictures as we move forward but as we were coming back, I had the opportunity to take some.

For the several diving sessions that I did, I never failed to notice the presence of Lion fishes in the area. It seems there are plenty of them in this site.
I also was amazed to see this big star partly hidden in the coral. Its quite big from the star fishes that we usually see in the sand.

Now look at this fish. If it was in the military, then this fish would be a good sniper. It has the perfect camouflage.

Well, some of the pictures I have taken were coral formations.

March 21 Dive Log

2010-03-21T08:33:00.001-07:00

In case I have not mentioned, I have been teaching in the University of San Carlos, handling First aid and Basic Life Support Subject for several Physical Education students. Our finals was held in the beach area.
Part of the exam was responding to an emergency (rescue simulation) and CPR return demonstration.

A short discussion on Water Safety was also held and more than that, the students had their scuba diving experience.

Dive Log March 14, 2010

2010-03-14T06:00:00.001-07:00

Dive Log Dated March 14, 2010.
Location: Tonggo Beach
Lapu-lapu City

The tide was low but still it was a good dive. The current was also very slow which eventually made the dive very easy and cool. I have reached another milestone by diving up to 40 meters (131.23 feet).
Going down I was able to take a few pictures along the way. The first one was taken at 20 meters. I am really sorry I could not name this but it was really a great site worth the taking.

As I headed down, I saw this bottle which seems to have adapted with the environment already. Perhaps it was there for quite a time already considering that some corals have set in already.

This coral really amazed me. If you try to look at it, it looks like a hand praying... I have not seen this before on my previous dive considering that we are just diving 20 - 30 meters on previous dives.

Well, that's all for now... See you on the next dive.

Dive Log March 7, 2010

2010-03-07T03:24:00.000-08:00

Well, we are once again underwater, at 15oo hours. Together with my two dive master buddies, we took another dip underwater. The current was a little bit rough compared to our previous dive but well it was still a very enjoyable experience.

We were underwater for a total of 45 minutes going under 25 meters the deepest. I had another chance to take some pictures but mostly the view are just the same. I am rally planning to take a dive in the sanctuary later on to take great pictures. For the meantime, this will just have to do, a picture of fishes as we approach 20 meters deep.

Feb 27 Dive Log - Tongo Beach, Lapu-lapu City

2010-02-27T05:11:00.001-08:00

Went diving with my friends today. The water was quite calm and clear. It was really a great dive. We have reached 20 meters dive for about 40 minutes. Well, I took a few pictures along the way as well as tried my video cam.

What caught my attention was this lion fish who seem to be pausing in the water without minding me taking the picture.

For the very first time, I took a video underwater. It was just a trial run and just wanted to find out if it would work fine. So here it is...

Well that's it for now.. At least I know that my video camera is functioning quite well underwater. I will surely take more later on, with great and exciting scenes.

Feb 24, 2010 Dive Blog

2010-02-24T07:56:00.000-08:00

A group of people availed of our Discover Diving Program. They jump off around 10 am and proceeded near Hilutungan Channel for their first dive. As usual, they were brief on various aspects of safety as well as in using the equipment.

After that, it was smooth sailing for the participants.

I do believe that they really enjoyed the activity considering that feedback that we have receive after their dive.

Most likely they will be taking another round of discover diving the moment they are all free from work.

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February 14, 2010

2010-02-14T04:39:00.000-08:00

Its been quite a while since I went diving again. Just last week, I did another dive but was not able to take any pictures of the dive. Well, today, I went diving again together with my instructors and was able to take a few pictures along the way.

I would say that it was really great considering that the water is quite clear and the current was not strong. I also had fun tinkering with my camera considering that its the very first time I was able to use it during diving.

The previous one I use was not designed for diving and I only bought a casing that would enable me to use it under water. Sadly, it was only good for a few meters.

Well, this time, I can take pictures even up to 60 meters. Along the way, I was able to take a picture of some great things underwater. Considering that I am still a newbie in diving, I am not familiar with the names of those that I have taken. But I would like to share the pictures hoping that you will see and appreciate them.

What struck me most was this picture you see below.... I believe you know what these fishes were doing... Well I just remembered... Its February 14, Valentines day...

So to everyone.... Happy Valentines Day.....

December 6, 2009

2009-12-06T19:48:00.001-08:00

We had another diving experience dated December 6, 2009. It was another fun and new experience for all of us. We proceeded to the sanctuary in Bgy. Talima and jumped for our first dive.

Our dive instructors preparing our gears for the dive as we head towards the sanctuary.

Joining us on the boat are two new friends. They came here in the Philippines for a vacation and at the same time to obtain a diving license.

We went a little deeper this time and the only good picture I was able to take was that of my diving buddy, Leo. Will, I guess its time to upgrade my camera.

Too bad I was not able to take a picture of the shipwreck that we have visited underwater. But surely I will come back to the site and take pictures later on....