Monday, June 22, 2009

Irresponsible Fisherman

On our recent trip to Pulau Tenggol, during one of our leisure dive, I was leading my group of divers diving at Gua Rajawali. My other group of leisure divers also diving at the same site but at different entry point.

When we met up with the other group of leisure divers, I saw them grouping together at a spot doing something. I was curious what they are doing and went to have a closer look. As i approach them, I was supprise to see a huge fishing net floating in the mid water. the leisure divers were busying cutting the net to free up those fishes who got trapped in the net.

I quickly instruct my divers to wait at one area and i went over to help out the net cutting. The fishing net had a massive tangle the corals, destroying the most of the stagehorn corals in the area. Most of the fishes are dead trapped in the net, among them are 2 Bamboo Sharks. However, we still manage to free 2 Bamboo sharks.

It took us 30 minutes to cut loose the net and we tide the sausage to the net and lift it up to the surface.

My Second Batch of Students

19th of June, I brought second batch of students to Pulau Tenggol. This trip was a bit tough because my first time bringing such a large group of students at one go. However, the lucky thing is most of them learn quite fast and have not much of big problem, also i have my partner to help me out on this trip.

On friday morning, upon arriving on the island, I started doing the training dive for one student because she is not so comfortable, so require one-to-one attention. After that, i brought the remaining 5 students for their training dive. By the time i am done with them, lunch is over and I missed it. Immediately, i went out with the leisure group for a leisure diving. Once i am back, i brought the 5 students for their second training dive. None stop diving for the whole day.

No matter how tough and how hard is it, there's no complaint about certifying students who successfully complete their course. I am very happy to see 5 of them obtaining their Open Water Diver certification and 1 obtaining Scuba diver certification.

Congratulation to Wei Hua, Anthony, Han Hung, Chii Wen and Shahrul for getting your PADI Open Water Diver certification and Siew Suan for obtaining your PADI Scuba Diver certification.

Well Done to all

My first Batch of Students


Congratulations to Cloe and Ryan for obtaining their PADI Open Water Diver certification. We went to Pulau Redang back in 8th of May for 3 days 2 nights to conduct their certification. The whole trip went off without any problem. I am very happy and fulfilling to see both of them obtaining their certification.

Have fun diving and remember to dive safe.