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| Name(s): | Michael A Eaton | 
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| From: | South Ockendon, England | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 21-23 June 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Justin made the whole process really enjoyable. Very knowledgeable, patient, allowed me to learn at my pace. Would be very happy to recommend Dive The World + Justin. 1st day excellent. 2nd day only spoiled (slightly) by poor visibility. Will definitely go diving again! |
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Mike had a few problems with mask clearing at first but remained calm and had no problems by the end of the course, well done Mike! |
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| Name(s): | Fay J Jackson | 
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| From: | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 2-4 July 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! |
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Had no problems at all. Give me more south African students. Very easy for me as well. |
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| Name(s): | Enoch J Yates | 
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| From: | Adelaide, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 16-18 July 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Everything was good Excellent. |
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No problems, well done Enoch. |
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| Name(s): | Josie Totti Da Costa | 
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| From: | Richmond, England | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 26-28 July 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
I was slightly nervous about going scuba diving, had a few concerns on breathing under water and handling the equipment. However, after my instructor gave me the first class in the pool, all started to look very easy and enjoyable. Justin, my instructor, was great. He was very patient and clear when teaching me. Loved it!! First dive in the shallow water was very important so I would get used to diving in open water and learn basic skills. Great place and beautiful aquatic life. The crew on the boat were very helpful at all times. Great food too!! |
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Had problems with mask clearing at first, but stuck with it and found the task easy at the end of the course. Well done Josie. |
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| Name(s): | Richard Grant | 
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| From: | Richmond, England | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 26-28 July 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
Excellent course, very good instruction. Methodical approach. With instructor knowledge + patience, overcame difficulties such as buoyancy. Relaxed, fun yet professional training. |
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Easy to see Richard had attempted the course before, no real problems. |
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| Name(s): | Faraan A Irfan | 
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| From: | Lahore, Pakistan | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 5-7 August 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Simon Arnold OWSI-487073 |
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| Student comments: |
The instructor was fantastic. Clear in his instruction, detailed, repeated everything (but video making it boring) or manual made sure I understand it. The course was exactly what I was expecting, being inside the video of National Geographic. Great school of fish, amazing life. It was incredible. The course was well organized. The organizer was helpful and all of my guides. There are a couple of minor problems, but nothing worth mentioning really as they were sorted out. All in all, I would recommend doing the course with Dive The World. |
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Faraan did a great job in applying himself and being attentive and enthusiastic. Academics and pool went well but he excelled in open water dives and had a lot of fun. Thanks, made me proud. |
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| Name(s): | Lindon K Smith | 
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| From: | Toowoomba, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 9-11 August 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
I found the course to be very thorough and interesting. The instructor was very good and helpful. Pretty awesome, reef fish, corals, sharks and turtles. Too many to list. Pretty cool stuff. |
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Lindon took to the diving naturally, breezed through the skills. Needs practice with R.D.P but test score shows theory is solid too! |
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| Name(s): | Cui Lu | 
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| From: | Jackson, United States | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 2 September 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
I went for the course with private instructor, which I felt I got the focus and attention all the time during the diving. The instructor was very caring, giving me all the necessary knowledge that are useful to deal with different circumstances. I feel really safe when having the instructor around to dive together. I like the Anemone Reef I saw 2 different type of sharks, they are really amazing, especially watching them swimming just a few meters away from me. I was so close to the marine life for the first time in my life. The fish were just at my finger tips. The experiences are great and unforgettable. My friends will be jealous! |
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Lydia struggled with the tank in the pool but showed it who's boss at Shark Point! |
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| Name(s): | Alan Mauney | 
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| From: | Edmond, United States | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 24-26 September 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Josh Potter OWSI-493295 |
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| Student comments: |
Great course. Good pace, easy to understand. Instructor was patient and helpful. Various plants, fish. |
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Only problem Alan had was with the ATM machine! Took to the water with ease, sailed through the course. |
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| Name(s): | David W Lee | 
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| From: | Booval, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 25-27 September 2010 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797 |
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| Student comments: |
No problems encountered, enjoyed being able to move through the course at my own pace. Instructor was excellent, always willing to help and friendly to be around. Dive sites were great, saw many different fish, sharks, rays & turtles. |
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Too easy! |
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