Archive for November, 2007

Monsoon Rainfall eases off for Scuba Diving Courses

By , 20 November, 2007, No Comment

Good News! It looks as though the majority of our monsoon rainfall is at last behind us, leaving Koh Tao, Thailand with bright sunny conditions.  We’re already experiencing an increase in the number of people visiting Koh Tao, to learn how to scuba dive.

Sairee beach dive resort Koh Tao Thailand

The start of November saw Koh Tao, Thailand receive an incredible amount of rainfall. Portions of Sairee Beach became flooded, as drainage systems failed to cope with the excess rainfall!

One glass shop window even collapsed in, under the wash of water displaced by a passing taxi!

At last the sun has returned, so we can continue to enjoy the great scuba diving which Koh Tao has to offer.

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May 2008 TEC Liveaboard Expeditions | South China Sea

By , 15 November, 2007, No Comment

Following the fantastic technical diving trip that we had to the South China Sea this Autumn, we’re planning a repeat dive liveaboard during May 2008.

HMS Repulse technical wreck diving

There are two departure dates available – leaving late on Sunday 18th May or Sun 25th May – each trip lasting for 5 days.

Planned dives include the HMS Repulse, Dutch Submarine KXVII and Seven skies Supertanker. We’ve planned for two dives per day, leaving from and returning to Singapore.

To see the report [including photos] from our last visit to the south China Sea click on this link: HMS Repulse Wreck Diving Liveaboard.

If you’re interested in finding out more, please e-mail DJL Diving.

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Paid Gap Year Scuba Diving Internships: Marine Videographer Work

By , 10 November, 2007, No Comment

Get paid gap year work in Thailand as part of our underwater videographer scuba diving internship.

Underwater videographers make a living in Koh Tao, Thailand by catching people’s first underwater experiences on film, showcasing their interaction with Koh Tao’s fantastic aquatic life. You can to with our scuba diving internships.

Paid working gap year scuba diving internship Thailand

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver, at DJL Diving we can provide the scuba training and experience you need to succeed as an underwater videographer.

Our paid underwater videography dive internship includes two parts:

1. Underwater videography training [learn how to shoot, edit & sell underwater movies].

2. Mentored internship: Get paid for each underwater movie that you produce and sell.

paid scubadiving gap year internships in thailand

For full details, check out our Thailand gap year scuba diving internships mini site and see the paid underwater videographer section.

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Swimming Pool Plans unveiled (for PADI Open Water & Divemaster Internship training)

By , 8 November, 2007, No Comment

We’ve decided to make use of the land behind DJL Diving creating a pool, bar & restaurant in the Silver Sands resort garden. The swimming pool will be great for shallow water training, both on the PADI Open Water Course and for Divemaster Internship skills circuits etc.

PADI Open Water and scuba diving internship training in the new DJL pool!

Building should start in the new year, and is expected to take about 1 month.

The pool will be split level, to make confined water dive training easy. Surrounding the pool there’ll be plenty of space to relax on loungers and enjoy the sun, plus we’re going to including seating in the pool so you can enjoy a cocktail whilst you’re sat in the water.

We plan to open the restaurant & bar from 11:00 – 23:00 serving drinks plus a mix of Thai and western cuisine. This will double up as a teaching area for scuba diving theory during the daytime.

We’re already looking forward to BBQs & beers! We’ll keep you posted with progress!

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