Chris Stephenson has enjoyed his recent visit P.G. to complete his Divemaster course with Troy. He ticked off all the boxes and ended his time here with the usual celebration up in the Point. Ichi started his DM course together with Chris and it was very fitting that Ichi was back here at the same time to help with the celebrations! We’ll see Chris back here very soon to do the next IDC…

Pre-dive to Alma Jane as Katja, Chris, Gavin, Dave are under Pete’s direction! It’s always nice to see familiar faces back at Asia Divers.

The Scheuder family had a great vacation this week with them all deciding to take part in the PADI Scuba Diver Course. It was filled with ups and downs quite literally, as a storm passed through making the sea conditions quite challenging and adding to the adventure. Congratulations to Gilles Scheuder, Maarten Schreuder, Anniek Schreuder, Henrik Schreuder and Jolanta Klessens.

Chris has been happily working through his Dive Master Course with Troy. Having just completed the search and recovery dive, he can now effectivly seach for and find any lost items that may have been droped, a very important skill as a Dive master. Stay tuned for the dive master party coming up soon.  Asia Divers is a great place to move up the PADI ladder to the pro levels. We’ve got a great facility, some super instructors and some fine places to socialize in the evenings!

Well done to brothers Daniel & Jozef Dobrowolski who did a great job dodging a bit of inclement weather to finish their PADI Open water courses just on time. As a matter of interest parents Jan and Sue who are very good friends Adrian & Bonnie Chedore used to work for Asia Divers many years ago.

Doeke  & Oege Hamminga and  Bram  & Jan Van Eijk completed their PADI Open water course care of Troy and DM candidate Chris. The lads did an absolutely splendid job whilst both sets of Mums and Dads enjoyed a bit of fun diving and I guess a bit of peace and quiet! The two families’ from Holland have enjoyed their time here and are looking forward to more adventures in the Philippines!

Well it’s that time of year once again with a visit from our very own Adrian & Bonnie Chedore, seeking out the delights of Puerto Galera. This time they brought their friends Doug, Dan, Chris and Jan & Susan Dobrowolski with their two lads Daniel and Jozef. All have been having a great time care of Allan with organized dinners, BBQs and generally hitting the beach life. Sadly Doug, Dan and Chris could only stay a couple of days and where given a big send off in true Chedore fashion! Now the family Dobrowolski will stay until the end of the week diving and dining. Dan and Joe will no doubt be seen in next week’s newsletter sporting Padi Open Water certifications.

Mark and Qun Qun successfully completed their Emergency First Response Instructor Course with Jamie. What a way to make a difference in the world by teaching people how to save other people’s lives!

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is your first step in teaching others your passion for diving! Here in Puerto Galera we will give you first class IDC training which will change your life forever! Are you looking for something extraordinary? To do something others can only dream of? To help people transform their lives? Open doors you didn’t even know existed? All of this, and more, await you as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor!

3 spots available on the trip September 9-19, 10 day trip for € 3,100 less € 400 discount if you are quick. 1 Cabin and 1 Male spot available. Dive the famous Castle and Crystal Rocks with large pelagic, Shot Gun for a fun drift and plenty of fish not to mention the Komodo Dragon experience. For sure a dive trip to remember and on a very comfortable boat. Contact tommy@asiadivers.com if you’re interested.

Well done to our Swedish family: Mats & Kasija Bohlin and kids, Elisa & Oscar Barragan. They came to Asia divers and El Galleon for one hell of a diving holiday. Oscar (centre) started the ball rolling by doing his Advanced Open water course, followed by Enriched air certification for the whole family. Then Oscar bashed out a PADI Emergency first response / Rescue course for good measure. All had a great time at most of our local sites and even managed to get to Verde Island on their very last day. We hope to see you again next year. Well Done!

Young Jack Nicoll made a splendid effort of his PADI open water course care of Troy, he did such a great job that dad James gave the OK for him to do his Advanced open Water this week. I’m sure you’ll see jack sporting the same crafty smile in our next blog.