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Name(s):	Camille Graham
From:	United States
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	31 December 2009
PADI Instructor:	Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923
Student comments:	I found the course very enjoyable. Even though we had to skip the course down into 3 days, Tony took us at a reasonable pace so that we didn't rush through the materiel etc. Always felt comfortable and safe. Things went smoothly and I had a lot of fun. Tony was really helpful and nice and very patience too (even with the fact that I couldn't float). The first dive site the visibility wasn't very good but it was still cool diving in open water for the first tine. The other sites the visibility was a lot better and we saw a lot of cool fish (lion fish etc) and snakes. All very interesting. Lots and lots of fun. l'd do it again, but not in 3 daya. Can't wait to go diving again.
Instructor comments:	Nice easy course.

Name(s):	Stephanie Graham
From:	United States
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	31 December 2009
PADI Instructor:	Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923
Student comments:	The course was really mice, although took a lot of time consuming [sic] in 3 day course. But the instructor was nice and patient, and made sure we learned every thing correctly. A problem I had was on the last day of diving. I had a cold and my ears wouldn't equalize. I took Sudafed before every short dive and it helped. The dive sites often didn't have great visibility only one rare. Special fish.
Instructor comments:	Nice easy course.

Name(s):	Nicky M Kinsela
From:	Australia
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923
Student comments:	The course has been v. good + enjoyable and a special instructor Tony has been very encouraging and supportive. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am eager to learn more. Dive sites are beautiful and clear. We saw turtles, fish, barracuda etc. v pretty.
Instructor comments:	Nicky, good student, good listener. Didn't have any major problems and passed with ease.

Name(s):	Halyley F Smith
From:	Australia
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Tony Loughlin OWSI-490923
Student comments:	Tony was a great instructor. He was very clear on what needed to be performed and was a great help in explaining the under water / surface skills. He made the diving experience fun and exciting. He showed us a number of fish which was amazing to see. R. Yai - very clear at 10m (turtle) , R. Noi - clear
Instructor comments:	Hayley was a good student, very good diver, didn't really have any problems, listened and did everything asked of her. It was a pleasure teaching her.

Name(s):	Billy Petersson
From:	Sweden
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797
Student comments:	Perfect. Sweet. Too little Mekong.
Instructor comments:	Perfect student.

Name(s):	Kristoffer Johnsson
From:	Sweden
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	4 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797
Student comments:	It was a perfect course. It was very good diving sites. Very good instructor.
Instructor comments:	Had problems with mask removal at first but was perfect by the end of course.

Name(s):	Anniina Ellen Irmeli Teittinen
From:	Finland
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	26 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797
Student comments:	I didn't beat my seasickness but still managed to graduate my first diving course. Next time I plaster for sea sickness. R. Noi and R. Yai - you don't have to visit Seaworld's anymore! Thanks Justin.
Instructor comments:	Good course.

Name(s):	Heidi N Cassell
From:	United States
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	29 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797
Student comments:	Justin was a model instructor. I was extremely apprehensive when starting the PADI course, but he helped me every step of the way in feeling confident and comfortable. Honestly. I would not have finished the course with another instructor. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient. Saw some very rare marine life due to Justin's knowledge and passion for finding them - 3 Ghost Pipefish, Mantis Shrimp, eels, sea snakes. Dive the world is extremely organized and, in my opinion, the best company to do a PADI cert. through. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Instructor comments:	Overcame her fears with 'Silent Screaming'.

Name(s):	Matt A Jennings
From:	United States
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	29 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Justin Hartrey OWSI-494797
Student comments:	The course was excellent it was great being done in 3 days and having a free dive at the end. Justin was a model instructor, despite his occasional bouts of shouted fraud. For real, we couldn't have asked for a better instructor. He was awesome at finding marine life. We saw 3 ghost pipe fish! He was also a really cool guy. The dive sites were perfect. We saw sharks, fish, shrimp, sea horses, octopus, eels, crabs, and did I mention 3 ghost pipe fish?! Make sure to deflate your BCD before attempting to sit on it!
Instructor comments:	Brilliant in patches!

Name(s):	Lisa J Fex
From:	Canada
Course:	PADI Open Water Diver
Date:	29 January 2010
PADI Instructor:	Steve Leathwood OWSI-477474
Student comments:	I enjoyed the open water course; it has a good progressional flow. I had minor problems with equalizing and I appreciate the instructor taking time to allow me to find my balance and become comfortable in my breathing. Overall, it was well-rounded and fun. The dive sites were lovely, they weren't overcrowded and they had great visibility. There was a good balance of marine life so that I could foresee future possibilities in diving but calm enough to ensure skill building. Had a great time, looking forward to the Advanced & Nitrox diving. Thanks, Steve
Instructor comments:	Equalizing proved difficult, but improved each dive. Otherwise everything very good.

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