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Name(s):	Jakob Calder
From:	Melbourne, Australia
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	01-03 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	Great course that was fun as well as instructive. Dan was a really good instructor and whenever I had a problem doing a skill or understanding something (which was rare due to Dan's clarity) he would help me complete the task instantly. I loved Dan's knowledge of the water as it allowed us to see sharks, turtles, sea horses and other marvelous sights. Great dive sites with great instructor and even better marine life.
Instructor comments:	Jakob had no problems, 3 easy days at the office!

Name(s):	Martti Peltonen
From:	Singapore
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4-6 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	Great course, good teacher, encountered many basic problems but overcame them by listening to my instructor Great sites, clear water, too much marine life to write down.
Instructor comments:	Martti was easy to teach, listened then completed the tasks with no problems.

Name(s):	Liina I Aunola
From:	Singapore
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4-6 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	Great course, lots of fun. I was a bit scared at first, but by each dive it got easier and more fun, thanks to excellent instructor We got to swim with a turtle!!
Instructor comments:	Liina was a little worried in the deeper water, but apart from that, no issues. Well done Liina!

Name(s):	Barb M Prevedello
From:	Toronto, Canada
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	8-10 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Micheal Clark OWSI-257165
Student comments:	Course was well organized and executed, just the right amount of class and pool time.Dives were great; got to see lots of cool things. Instructor Mike Clark was a well informed, competent instructor, whom I always knew had my safety as number 1. Thanks Mike!! Day 1 was good - Racha Yai, second day 3 dives at Phi Phi was amazing, boat comfortable and great food - loved the colours, the variety of things to see - Black- Tipped Reef sharks to Sea Horses.
Instructor comments:	Barb had a great attitude, so found the course easy and fun.

Name(s):	Kent Teong
From:	Singapore
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	8-10 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Alwin M Jongkind OWSI-486061
Student comments:	Logistics were arranged without hiccups. Instructor was very patient with me and made me feel safe throughout the diving course. When in water, he always made sure that I was fine and was sharp in helping me identify marine life that otherwise I would have missed. Overall experience was fantastic! Dive sites; Racha Yai, Bungalow Bay North and South, Koh Bida Nok, Palong Wall, Shark Point. Marine Life, Stingray, Ghost Pipefish, Seahorses etc..
Instructor comments:	Kent said he was a little apprehensive before the course, but once he got in the water had no problems at all. Well done Kent!

Name(s):	Soeren Rank
From:	Muehldorf, Germany
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	10-12 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Armin Medic OWSI-493198
Student comments:	No problems. Dive sites - optimal. Course was done the right way.
Instructor comments:	No problems for Soeren, congratulations!

Name(s):	Alvar Cebrian
From:	Augsburg, Germany
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	14-16 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	The course itself is a wonderful experience, never before has learning been so much fun for me. I loved the sensation of flying over the sea bed and never would have imagined that the sea could harbour so much different, wonderful life. I'm also thankful to my instructor and boat crew for being so nice and patient with newbies like me. I don't know other sites but I can hardly picture a better place than the shores of southern Thailand to get a grasp of the beautiful sea life, so diverse and wonderful.
Instructor comments:	Having students that get this much out of the course is what makes my job so great. Thanks Alvar.

Name(s):	Roberto Fernandez Lopez
From:	Augsburg, Germany
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	14-16 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	I enjoyed the diving and the boat trips. I didn't have any remarkable problems. Diving sites around small island in Phuket area. Coral reefs, many fishes including Seahorse, Stingrays ... and one Turtle!
Instructor comments:	Roberto had no problems, 3 easy days with him and Alvar.

Name(s):	Michael M F Aschwanden
From:	Singapore
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	14-16 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Micheal Clark OWSI-257165
Student comments:	I had a great time. Excellent enstructor, never knew there is so much to see underwater. Beautiful marine life, Scorpion fish, Lionfish, Boxfish, Sea Snakes and many others ... too many to remember all the names. Should have done this along time ago.
Instructor comments:	One of the easiest students I've ever had the pleasure to teach. Well done Michael.

Name(s):	Lea D Turner
From:	Victor Harbour, Australia
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	17-19 January 12
PADI Instructor:	Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115
Student comments:	Course was excellent, instructor very helpful and patient. All the dive sites were great, second day in ocean was the best, saw Sharks, Turtles, Seahorse, Moray Eels and lots of other fish and corals. Instructor was well presented, thorough and very helpful. Would highly recommend to anybody interested in learning to dive.
Instructor comments:	Very easy, almost like 3 days fun diving.

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