Dyv.us Scuba Diving Philippines

More Atomic Gear

2012-03-06T11:35:00.001+08:00

Venom Mask

Php 10,000

Php 5,750

Php 3,250

Php 60,000

Php 13,000

Php 6,350

More info pdf : Mask Snorkel Fins; Warranty Buy

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines More info pdf : Mask Snorkel Fins ; Warranty Buy ...... http://dyv.us

Atomic Aquatics Regulators

2012-03-06T11:08:00.001+08:00

Before Atomic Aquatics there was no best in scuba diving...

Atomic Regulators have natural breathing performance, titanium lightness and unparalleled low maintenance.

T2X	Php 88,000

ST1	Php 49,500

M1	Php 38,500

B2	Php 40,700

Z2X	Php 30,250

SS1 / Safe Seconds

Specifications Comparison Testimonials Reviews Warranty Buy

Regulators are available in din or yoke. Prices are subject to change.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Before Atomic Aquatics there was no best in scuba diving... Atomic Regulators have natural breathing performance, titanium lightness and unparalleled low maintenance. Specifications Comparison Testimonials Reviews Warranty Buy Regulators are available in din or yoke. P ...... http://dyv.us

Advanced Weekend

2012-02-27T20:18:00.001+08:00

Had a great time teaching the NAUI Advanced Openwater course last
weekend. We did gas calculations, navigation, night, low visibility,
deep and current dives. The Advanced is a two day course available to
openwater certified divers to expand their experience and in water
abilities. Improve your skills here.

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Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Had a great time teaching the NAUI Advanced Openwater course last weekend. We did gas calculations, navigation, night, low visibility, deep and current dives. The Advanced is a two day course available to openwater certified divers to expand their experience and in water abilities. Improve your ski ...... http://dyv.us

Hydrofit Scuba Partners with Atomic Aquatics

2012-02-20T21:20:00.001+08:00

Hydrofit Scuba is now the official distributor of Atomic Aquatics in the Philippines. Atomic makes exceptional scuba equipment. Their regulators have industry beating performance. From my experience these effortless breathers are virtually indestructible because of clever design and liberal use of titanium. Atomic offers lifetime warranty for their regs.

Ultraclear lenses of Atomic masks allows more light to pass through. The SV2 snorkels are sleek and feature rich. The ST1 regulator is the only stainless steel regulator in the market.

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Contact Hydrofit Scuba to get your Atomic today.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Hydrofit Scuba is now the official distributor of Atomic Aquatics in the Philippines. Atomic makes exceptional scuba equipment. Their regulators have industry beating performance. From my experience these effortless breathers are virtually indestructible because of clever design and liberal use of ...... http://dyv.us

ADEX 2012

2012-02-18T11:07:00.001+08:00

ADEX 2012

Date

13-15 April 2012

Venue

Hall A, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Opening Hours

Friday: 10.00 - 20.00 hrs
Saturday: 10.00 - 19.00 hrs
Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00 hrs

Trade Access

Friday: 10.00 - 15.00 hrs

Opening Ceremony

Friday: 15.00 - 16.00 hrs

Theme

In its 18th year, ADEX 2012 will celebrate and support the graceful manta ray

About ADEX

The longest running dive show in Asia, ADEX is organised by underwater3some, and its official publication is Asian Diver. It is the only event to be endorsed by major organisations in the industry, such as DEMA, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF). ADEX is also a member of Beyond Ocean Network (BON), whose event partners include DEEP Indonesia, MIDE and TDEX.

Regular Entry Fees

uw3some VIP members + 3 guests: FREE ENTRY! (must present uw3some VIP membership card with photo ID)
Don a wetsuit and gain FREE ENTRY into ADEX 2012!
Divemasters & above: SG$5 (must present certification card)
Scuba Divers: SG$8 (must present certification card)
Non-divers: SG$10 (sign up for your Open Water course at ADEX 2012 and you get your 10 dollars back!)

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines ADEX 2012 Date 13-15 April 2012 Venue Hall A, Sands Expo and Convention Centre Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Opening Hours Friday: 10.00 - 20.00 hrs Saturday: 10.00 - 19.00 hrs Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00 hrs Trade Access Friday: 10.00 - 15.00 hrs Opening Ceremony Friday: 15.00 - 16.00 hrs Theme In its 18th ...... http://dyv.us

Manta Ray of Hope

2012-02-17T11:22:00.001+08:00

Manta Rays – the name alone conjures up images of graceful underwater acrobatic creatures soaring along sheer walls or hovering over shallow cleaning stations. These spectacular giants are so popular with divers and snorkelers that a single animal can 'earn' more than $1 million over its lifetime for local eco-tourism.

Despite the massive popularity and lucrative tourism value of mantas, these graceful and gentle giants are rapidly disappearing due to extreme fishing pressure. Much like sharks are mutilated for their fins and rhinos for their horns, rays are mutilated for their gill rakers, which are used by practitioners of Chinese medicine as an unproven “health” tonic.

Mantas and mobula rays, like whale sharks, use these bony, finger-like projections off the gill arch to feed by retaining tiny prey. These gill rakers have an estimated market value of $11 million annually. That is a fraction of the value of Manta and Mobula ray tourism, which is estimated at over $100 million per year, globally.

This shocking fact is largely unknown by the general public or conservationists, but a new report by the Manta Ray of Hope Project; a joint venture of Shark Savers and WildAid, brings light to their endangered plight.

The report, entitled “Manta Ray of Hope: The Global Threat to Manta and Mobula Rays” provides the most far-reaching research ever conducted into both the intensive overfishing of mantas and mobulas as well as the trade in their gill rakers that are driving mantas and mobulas to the point of population collapse.

“If action is not taken quickly, manta and mobula rays will likely face regional extinctions because of unregulated fisheries”, said Michael Skoletsky, Executive Director of Shark Savers. “Anyone who has gone diving with mantas knows them to be intelligent, graceful, and engaging animals. It would be a tragedy to lose them.” A campaign to obtain moratoriums against fishing mantas is under development by the Manta Ray of Hope Project.

Mantas are seen at many of our Freedom Dive Tours destinations, including Cocos Island, Galapagos, Hawaii, Maldives, Alor, Komodo, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Manta Rays – the name alone conjures up images of graceful underwater acrobatic creatures soaring along sheer walls or hovering over shallow cleaning stations. These spectacular giants are so popular with divers and snorkelers that a single animal can 'earn' more than $1 million over its lifetime f ...... http://dyv.us

Introductory Dive for Kids

2012-02-13T18:24:00.001+08:00

Let the young ones experience the thrill of flying and breathing underwater. They will see colorful and geometrically diverse marine life. The intro dive will teach the kids to respect the environment. It may also be their first step into a lifelong passion for scuba diving.

We conduct intro scuba to popular Anilao dive sites: Cathedral, Twin Rocks, Secret Bay and others. Get them to discover scuba diving under the supervision of a NAUI instructor.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Let the young ones experience the thrill of flying and breathing underwater. They will see colorful and geometrically diverse marine life. The intro dive will teach the kids to respect the environment. It may also be their first step into a lifelong passion for scuba diving. We conduct intro scuba ...... http://dyv.us

Buy Gear Online

2012-02-11T22:42:00.001+08:00

I have listed recommended scuba equipment for online purchase. See sizing and color choices for some items. Enjoy! Buy Gear Online

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines I have listed recommended scuba equipment for online purchase. See sizing and color choices for some items. Enjoy! Buy Gear Online ...... http://dyv.us

Pentax K1 Prototype Camera

2012-01-31T12:48:00.001+08:00

Images of Pentax K1 and transparent Pentax Q preproduction models...

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Hope Pentax makes a macro lens and underwater housing for the Q soon, even a plastic waterproof case would be welcomed.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Images of Pentax K1 and transparent Pentax Q preproduction models... See the full gallery on Posterous Hope Pentax makes a macro lens and underwater housing for the Q soon, even a plastic waterproof case would be welcomed. ...... http://dyv.us

Refreshing Your Skills

2012-01-30T13:48:00.001+08:00

Haven't been diving for awhile? Not certain you remember everything your instructor taught in your openwater certification? Want to refine your basic skills and build confidence in equipment handling or buoyancy control with a superlative NAUI instructor?

Schedule your Refresher Course with us. It is 3 dives of skills refining and coaching in a safe and fun environment.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Haven't been diving for awhile? Not certain you remember everything your instructor taught in your openwater certification? Want to refine your basic skills and build confidence in equipment handling or buoyancy control with a superlative NAUI instructor? Schedule your Refresher Course with us . I ...... http://dyv.us

Iphone 4s Underwater Housing

2012-01-26T22:19:00.001+08:00

It's one way to get into underwater photography / cinematography. The Patima flyer even indicates you can accept sms. Let's see when production models come our way from Korea.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines It's one way to get into underwater photography / cinematography. The Patima flyer even indicates you can accept sms. Let's see when production models come our way from Korea. ...... http://dyv.us

Openwater Fun

2012-01-24T13:51:00.001+08:00

Feeding fish at Cathedral dive site, Anilao. Traditionally part of the Openwater course check out. Stop dreaming

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Feeding fish at Cathedral dive site, Anilao. Traditionally part of the Openwater course check out. Stop dreaming ...... http://dyv.us

NAUI Trashy Diver Monthly Photo Contest 2012

2012-01-19T23:46:00.001+08:00

How can you win? It's easy! Just follow these steps:

Go to any aquatic environment (ocean, beach, lake, pond, river, etc.)
Collect and remove any trash that you see
Take a photo(s) of the trash you collect (with or without you in the shot)
Send your photo(s) to nauigreendiver@naui.org

Contest rules and prizes

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines How can you win? It's easy! Just follow these steps: Go to any aquatic environment (ocean, beach, lake, pond, river, etc.) Collect and remove any trash that you see Take a photo(s) of the trash you collect (with or without you in the shot) Send your photo(s) to nauigreendiver@naui.org Contest rules ...... http://dyv.us

Mares Matrix Dive Computer

2012-01-16T15:13:00.001+08:00

Mares has released it's latest watch size wrist dive instrument. It has most of the common specs found in competing products such as: 3 dive modes (air/guage/3 nitrox mix), digital compass, planning mode, logbook functions etc. Noteworthy features are rechargable battery and viewable average depth during the actual dive.

Mares Philippines is located at Malugay corner St. Paul Streets, Makati CIty. You may avail of 25% discount on all items by giving my name to the shop. Happy shopping!

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Mares has released it's latest watch size wrist dive instrument. It has most of the common specs found in competing products such as: 3 dive modes (air/guage/3 nitrox mix), digital compass, planning mode, logbook functions etc. Noteworthy features are rechargable battery and viewable average depth ...... http://dyv.us

It's More Fun in the Philippines

2012-01-07T14:32:00.001+08:00

The Department of Tourism has launched a campaign "It's More Fun in the Philippines". The country is truly a fantastic destination for scuba diving, with a multitude of choices from wreck tech diving, whale shark snorkeling to scuba in kaleidoscope colored reefs. Good luck to the DOT.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines The Department of Tourism has launched a campaign "It's More Fun in the Philippines". The country is truly a fantastic destination for scuba diving, with a multitude of choices from wreck tech diving, whale shark snorkeling to scuba in kaleidoscope colored reefs. Good luck to the DOT. ...... http://dyv.us

My Current Camera Gear Choices

2012-01-04T22:46:00.001+08:00

Camera Gear Recommendations

A list of exceptional photography equipment I have compiled in the Amazon store. I will update this list as soon as better cameras or lenses are available.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Camera Gear Recommendations A list of exceptional photography equipment I have compiled in the Amazon store. I will update this list as soon as better cameras or lenses are available. ...... http://dyv.us

Diver's New Years Resolution

2012-01-04T21:09:00.001+08:00

Here's our top 5 suggestions for a diver's new years resolution:

I will collect all trash I see underwater and dispose of them properly after the dive.
I will learn more about marine animals so I may lessen the impact of my presense in their environment. I will also follow and support more ecological initiatives.
I will upgrade my scuba knowledge and skills through NAUI continuing education courses.
I will be a better dive buddy.
I will keep my dive gear properly maintained and serviced.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Here's our top 5 suggestions for a diver's new years resolution: I will collect all trash I see underwater and dispose of them properly after the dive. I will learn more about marine animals so I may lessen the impact of my presense in their environment. I will also follow and support more ecolog ...... http://dyv.us

Merry Christmas and a Fantastic Diving Year Ahead

2011-12-11T15:53:00.001+08:00

Happy holidays from Hydrofit Scuba and Freedom Dive Tours! Our heartfelt appreciation for all your support.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Happy holidays from Hydrofit Scuba and Freedom Dive Tours! Our heartfelt appreciation for all your support. ...... http://dyv.us

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-05T21:53:00.001+08:00

From Freedom Dive Tours, Hydrofit Scuba and our blog at http://dyv.us

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines From Freedom Dive Tours, Hydrofit Scuba and our blog at http://dyv.us ...... http://dyv.us

Caribbean Dancer

2011-11-02T16:10:00.001+08:00

The liveaboard lifestyle is coming to the Bahamas and the Out Islands. Divers can now explore the lush, sheer walls, captivating wrecks and mystical blues of the Bahamas Islands aboard the elegant 100 ft. Carib Dancer yatch with only 14 guests.

The Carib Dancer will cruise through the Exuma Cays bringing easy access to remote dive sites and land excursions along white, pink and golden sandy beaches.

Dream, Dive & Discover the Bahamas on the newest addition to the Dancer Fleet. More of the fleet after the break.

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Contact Freedom Dive Tours for your reservations.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines The liveaboard lifestyle is coming to the Bahamas and the Out Islands. Divers can now explore the lush, sheer walls, captivating wrecks and mystical blues of the Bahamas Islands aboard the elegant 100 ft. Carib Dancer yatch with only 14 guests. The Carib Dancer will cruise through the Exuma Cays br ...... http://dyv.us

More Images From Sea's Spring Resort

2011-10-24T07:55:00.001+08:00

Pictures from Sea's Spring Resort

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See review and other images in this post.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Pictures from Sea's Spring Resort See the full gallery on Posterous See review and other images in this post . ...... http://dyv.us

Freedom Dive Tours Images from under the Philippine Seas

2011-10-07T14:51:00.001+08:00

The Freedom Dive Tours underwater video of Philippine marine life was presented at the London Dive Show this year. We hope you like it.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines The Freedom Dive Tours underwater video of Philippine marine life was presented at the London Dive Show this year. We hope you like it. ...... http://dyv.us

Also Follow Us on Google+

2011-09-27T10:51:00.001+08:00

The social network site Google+ is now open to everyone. So far I like the uncluttered look, Circles and Hangouts features. If you are already a user, follow us... Raymond's Google+

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines The social network site Google+ is now open to everyone. So far I like the uncluttered look, Circles and Hangouts features. If you are already a user, follow us... Raymond's Google+ ...... http://dyv.us

Sea's Spring Resort a Diver's Review

2011-09-19T18:35:00.001+08:00

Seas's Spring is located in Mainit, Mabini, Batangas Philippines. It is a very large resort occupying 5 hectares of land in the small sitio made popular by hot springs on shore as well as under the sea. It is still part of the "Anilao" diving area. This confusing sitio labels of the Municipality of Mabini should be an interesting future post. But for now let's get into our review.

The Place

On their coastline is (not so) Secret Bay dive site (aka Mainit Muck), to the right is Mainit Point, a bit further left is Bubbles. For those familiar with Anilao diving, these are the go to sites when Habagat (westerly, from July to November) intensifies. As of this writing, it is the only resort in Mabini that is facing east, so missing the familiarly beautiful Anilao sunset will hopefully be replaced by a lovely sunrise, for early risers.

The Facility

At its current form, the place can accommodate 200+ people comfortably, with several dozen rooms, 2 salt water pools, a hot spring water pool (about 45 degrees celcius), a well stocked dive shop with nitrox operated by Dive Central, conference rooms, 2 spacious dining areas, a natural sauna, banana boat and ample parking albeit unshaded.

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On the 3 floor main building are deluxe rooms that have airconditioning, refreshingly gorgeous bathroom, satellite TV and a view of the sea. Several aircon dormrooms are also available in a bungalow just behind, each one contains 10 futons, where toilet and showers are shared.

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Adjacent to the main building is the reception, restaurants, locker room for day trippers, function rooms, play room with billiards, jacuzzi.

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There is a very long (about 70 meters) salt water pool with one side having a depth of 3 meters, perfect for scuba training. The other salty pool for kids is shallower and smaller. The natural hot spring pool is beside and is shaded.

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The Value

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Surprisingly the cost of staying a diving from Sea's Spring is affordable. You may do shore dives to Secret Bay and Mainit Point further saving on boat costs. Buffet, set or a la carte meals are available.

The Good

Rooms, pools, activity options, diving choices are quite good.

The Bad

The shoreline is littered with boats, although this is common in Anilao. A strong Amihan (easterly, from December till June) can make shore dives a little trickier.

The Conclusion

I enjoyed my stay at Sea's Spring resort, if you like macro underwater photography, shore muck dives to Secret Bay is a no brainer. For the photographer diver with kids it will seem like paradise.

Call Freedom Dive Tours for reservations.

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Seas's Spring is located in Mainit, Mabini, Batangas Philippines. It is a very large resort occupying 5 hectares of land in the small sitio made popular by hot springs on shore as well as under the sea. It is still part of the "Anilao" diving area. This confusing sitio labels of the Municipality of ...... http://dyv.us

Raymond Dy's Online Business Card

2011-09-12T23:52:00.001+08:00

Raymond Dy has created a Cardcloud profile for quick reference and distribution of contact details. http://www.cardcloud.com/naui

Posted via email from dyv.us : Scuba Diving Philippines Raymond Dy has created a Cardcloud profile for quick reference and distribution of contact details. http://www.cardcloud.com/naui ...... http://dyv.us