Newsletter 3 – October 2023

Diving Trip to Philippines – February / March 2024

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Coron Bay and explore the world-renowned Japanese shipwrecks, vibrant coral reefs, and stunning underwater gardens. Our mini liveaboard trip will take you to the best dive sites in the bay.

We embark on unforgettable dives to some of the most iconic dive sites in the world, including:

  • Japanese Wrecks: Coron Bay is home to a sunken fleet of Japanese warships and merchant ships from World War II. These wrecks are now thriving artificial reefs, teeming with marine life and offering a unique and fascinating diving experience.
  • Reefs: Coron Bay is also home to a variety of colourful and diverse reefs. From shallow reefs teeming with fish to deep reefs with dramatic drop-offs, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
  • Coral Gardens: Coron Bay is home to some of the most beautiful coral gardens in the Philippines. These gardens are a riot of color and life, and are perfect for snorkelling or diving.

In addition to diving, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy other activities such as snorkelling, swimming, and sunbathing. You’ll also have the chance to explore the charming town of Coron, where you can find restaurants, shops, and bars.

If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable diving experience, then our trip to Coron Bay, Busuanga, Philippines is the perfect choice for you!

Please, contact the organiser: Frank

Diving Trip to Gozo for Technical Diving training – 11-19 November 2023

Our club is excited to announce that we will be traveling to Gozo, Malta to participate in a few technical diving courses. This is a great opportunity for experienced divers to expand their skills and knowledge in a world-renowned diving destination.

The available courses include skills like:

  • Deep Diving
  • Advanced Nitrox Diver
  • Sidemount Diver
  • Trimix Diver

These courses are taught by experienced and certified technical diving instructors, and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to safely dive beyond the limits of recreational diving.

Please, contact the organiser: João

Training

Attention all diving enthusiasts!

Our club is excited to announce that we have started a Sports Diver and a Dive Leader courses! These courses are perfect for qualified divers. You learn everything you need to know to safely dive to depths of up to 40 meters and 50 meters, including:

  • Dive safety and procedures
  • Dive equipment and its use
  • Underwater communication and navigation
  • Dive planning
  • Dive management and dive leading

We are also pleased to announce that we will soon be opening registrations for a new Ocean Diver course! This course is designed for enthusiasts who want to learn how to dive in open water conditions. You will learn the basics of scuba diving and how to deal with the challenges of open water diving.

We are proud to announce that this year we have already qualified 11 Ocean Divers, 7 Sports Divers and 1 Dive Leader.

Recent trips

Safaga, Egypt

We recently took a diving trip to Safaga, Egypt, and it was an incredible experience! We saw beautiful coral gardens, splendid reefs, and impressive walls, including on a night dive, drift dive, and wreck dive.

In addition to diving, we also had the chance to join a full day trip to Luxor. We visited the Karnak Temple Complex, the Valley of the Kings, and the Hatshepsut Temple. These archaeological sites are of high cultural importance, and we were amazed by their beauty and grandeur.

Overall, our diving trip to Safaga, Egypt was an unforgettable experience. We saw some of the most amazing marine life and underwater scenery in the world, and we also learned a lot about Egyptian history and culture. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves diving and travel!

Playa Chica, Lanzarote

Beginning of October, we travelled to Lanzarote (Canary Islands) and spent a wonderful week diving. On our self-guided dives, we encountered plenty of octopus, cuttlefish and various types of rays. We got to swim in big shoals of fish and also met big groupers, many nudibranchs and sea hares. A dive visiting several wrecks close to the harbour of Puerto Del Carmen and a visit to the Museo Atlántico (Europe’s only underwater museum, with sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor). Some travellers also toured the island, experiencing the volcanic origin of this beautiful island.

We had an amazing time diving in very warm water, organising our own dives (mostly without guides) and had many new experiences on our dives that expanded our proficiency.

images by @DFirre, @FBuskase