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| Name(s): | Eugene Kemp |  |
| From: | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 31 January - 02 February 2012 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was presented in a very professional manner.
Good dive sites. No negative comments. |
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Already completed some resort dives, so was very easy to teach.
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| Name(s): | Robert J Haylock |  |
| From: | Perth, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 02-04 February 2012 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Alwin M Jongkind OWSI-486061 |
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| Student comments: |
Video does not explain questions and answers clearly. Course was very good, instructor was very clear on instructions and understanding 10/10.
Dive sites were great. Turtle, Sea Cucumber, Wrasse etc. |
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Got more confident every time we went underwater.
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| Name(s): | Jamie R Perry |  |
| From: | Johnson City, USA | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 04-06 February 2012 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Armin Medic OWSI-493198 |
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| Student comments: |
I very much enjoyed the course with Medic. He put me at ease with his calm demeanor and showed unlimited patience while I was learning.
The dive sites were absolutely incredible! The calm waters and breathtaking aquatic life made for perfect beginner sites. There were no problems; I enjoyed it all! |
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Nice student, easy course!
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| Name(s): | Kenichi Masuhiro |  |
| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 04-06 February 2012 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
I took the PADI Open Water Course with Dan, who as an instructor was very thorough and patient. During the dives I realized the importance of familiarizing yourself with all the basic procedures. The biggest challenge I had was psychological: DO NOT PANIC.
The dive sites we explored were stunningly beautiful, teeming with exotic marine life. If you have ever even thought about diving before, you should totally do it - it will be your best decision ever! |
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A very challenging course on this occasion, but came out successful on the otherside. Well done Ken!
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| Name(s): | Greg L Gibson |  |
| From: | Edmond, USA | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 09-11 February 12 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
No problems, great course and instructor.
Phi Phi was great - saw sharks, which was awesome. |
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A natural, no problems whatsoever.
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| Name(s): | Teresa L Gibson |  |
| From: | Singapore | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 09-11 February 12 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
Dan was experienced, knowledgeable and patient in his teaching skills. He always encouraged me when the skill training was challenging. Thank you.
Phi Phi Palong Wall the best, beautiful scenery and marine life. |
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| Instructor comments: |
The mask clearing was very challenging for Teresa, but with a little help and encouragement we got there. Well done!
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| Name(s): | Robert D Purdy |  |
| From: | USA | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 14-16 February 12 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
Course was great and instructor great too.
Dives were good and perfect conditions to practice skill sets; boats did a good job. Dan is a good instructor and does his job well. |
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Rob had no problems, easy to teach.
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| Name(s): | David M Higgins |  |
| From: | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 15-17 February 12 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Alwin M Jongkind OWSI-486061 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was great, helpful and down to earth instructor, beautiful scenery and wildlife. No real problems.
Saw stacks of marine life (can't remember all the names) and the sites were very different. |
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Great student, very comfortable in the water, typical Aussie!
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| Name(s): | Geoffrey F Lehv |  |
| From: | Long Island, New York, USA | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 4-6 March 2012 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Michael Clark OWSI-257165 |
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| Student comments: |
The course was great, Mike is very professional and is constantly monitoring the students he is teaching, he did a great job.
The dive sites were terrific and the marine life was abundant. Get Mike to eat! I'm not sure he ate anything over the entire 3 days, |
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Great student, who made my job easy and easier. Beautiful day on Phi Phi with awesome viz.
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| Name(s): | Margo Franco |  |
| From: | Medan, Indonesia | |
| Course: | PADI Open Water Diver | |
| Date: | 12-14 March 12 | |
| PADI Instructor: |
Daniel Nichols OWSI-286115 |
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| Student comments: |
Our instructor was nice to us, he was unlucky because of our lack of English, so sometimes it was hard for us to understand what he was saying, but he kept explaining to us patiently. I liked doing the skills underwater, but learning via the book and DVD was not nice, but important to be done.
I loved the scenery and sites underwater especially on the last dive. I loved the dive sites, some places had so many fishes, overall great. |
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Was very comfortable underwater and didn't need much assistance from me. Congratulations!
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