Archive for August, 2010

PROJECT AWARE INTERNATIONAL CLEAN UP DAY

By , 26 August, 2010, No Comment

The pinnacle cleanup event of the year, International Cleanup Day, 25 September, is held in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. On this day 15,000 AWARE Divers in more than 100 countries around the globe will document every item found beneath the water’s surface to help prevent the marine debris epidemic affecting our ocean planet and you can be a part of it by voluntering at DJL DIVING. On the 25th september we will be hosting a full day of conservation and try to have fun at the same time. In the morning we will start with a beach clean up, then lunch in the bar followed by 2 dives in the afternoon were we will collecting any marine debris found. To finish the day off  we will hold a free fundraiser  bbq at our pool bar. During the day we will be giving away great prizes. So if you around Koh Tao pop in to the store and sign up.

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NOWS THE TIME TO DIVE

By , 20 August, 2010, No Comment

There has never been a better time to come to the amazing island of Kho Tao and dive with DJL Diving. We are very happy to announce the return of the viz (vizability). We are diving more then ever, going to better dive site, exploring new places.
At dive sites like chumphon pinnacle we are seeing 30 meter crystal clear water with more fish then ever and waiting for the return of the famous bullsharks of kho tao, other sites like twins, white rock, mango bay and green rock are also beautiful this time of year, with lots of turtles, rays and lots of beautiful coral to see.
So why dive at djl?
We offer a max group of 4 divers per group.
we have 3 boats, so we go to new sites everyday.
Dive from our highspeed RHIB, get to sites in half the time.
Great pool partys and free bbq at our resort pool bar.
All our staff our enviromently aware and we encourage all our customers to do there part in keeping our island a beautiful place.
So why not make a visit into the shop or log on to our site for further info.

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How was it for you?

By , 14 August, 2010, No Comment
We asked a handful of customers and students,
“How was your diving experience with Davy Jones Locker?”

“I don’t know how to explain to everyone back home what a wonderful experience the diving was, you are all great instructors and make the diving fun and safe. You’ve got me hooked, thanks chucks!”
Lucy Finnagan, PADI Open Water Student
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“Very good Instructors, experience of a lifetime, everyone should try scuba diving at Davy Jones Locker!”
Kyle J. Williams, PADI Open Water Student
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“It was a nice dive, I’ve enjoyed it. It was my first time wreck diving and it was great. It was a pitty Sandra was seasick. Thanks for the 4 dives, I am sure I will dive with you again sometime”
Ralph Aarts, Fun Diver
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“Amazing diving, now we can return to Belgium with wonderful memories, thankyou for everything, see you next time”
Christine & Xavier, Fun Divers
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“Terrific! I could not have felt safer than I did with Tim, a very professional outfit. Thank you for an excellent day, perfect diving!”
Paul Wood, PADI Advanced Open Water Student
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“Never done this before but hopefully it won’t be the last time, had a great time, will recommend it to others, thanks”
Julie Godfrey, PADI Open Water Student
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“DJL has fantastic facilities for diving, the boat is spacious and comfortable, the range of courses is endless. I seriously recommend the deep spec course with Simon. Hit a depth of 45m and was probably the highlight of my trip, definitely not to be missed”
Dan Jones, PADI Divemaster Intern
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“Met some great people here at DJL (staff & customers), I would like to thank Si, Alex & Pete for all their help during the divemaster internship. I would highly reccommend booking a divemaster course with Davy Jones Locker, I’ve had the time of my life!”
Tom Hibbert, PADI Divemaster Intern
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“I had great fun on my Instructor Development Course, Pete was a great instructor and I’d like to thank him for helping me pass my Instructor Exam. I would strongly recommend doing your Divemaster and Instructor courses at Davy Jones Locker. All the instructors there are very friendly and will do their upmost to ensure you have a great time diving in Koh Tao!”
Tom McMurray, PADI Divemaster to Instructor Student
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Thanks for all your comments guys, we hope to see you all again soon.
The DJL Team

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Boat Handling Courses at DJL

By , 12 August, 2010, No Comment

Davy Jones Locker offers BSAC Boat Handling courses that are internationally recognised and accredited by the maritime coastal agency. The aim of the Seamanship Package is to give students with little or no skills & experience, the theoretical and practical ability to operate a small powerboat safely. This license will allow you to run a boat up to 10 metres long and is accepted in Australia.

For more information on this course, check out our website;

http://www.davyjoneslocker.asia/en/bsac-courses/133-skill-development-courses/164-bsac-seamanship-centre-no-____484-seamanship-a-boat-handling-package.html

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Tom’s the latest Instructor

By , 10 August, 2010, No Comment

After completing my Divemaster Internship with Davy Jones Locker in the summer  of 2009, I returned home to the UK for University. This summer I decided to return to Thailand to become a PADI Dive Instructor with DJL.

I had great fun on my Instructor Development Course, Pete was a great instructor and I’d like to thank him for helping me pass my Instructor Exam.

I would strongly recommend doing your Divemaster and Instructor courses at Davy Jones Locker. All the instructors there are very friendly and will do their upmost to ensure you have a great time diving in Koh Tao!

Tom McMurray 20, UK

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