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Thailand’s tropical paradise of Koh phangan completes another successful IDC
Koh phangans instructor development courses are flying high again with another successful instructor examination. After a 14 day idc on koh phangan with Padi course director Dave Arnold and Master Instructor Alex Arnold we are pleased to announce that Bo, Davis and Dylan are now open water scuba instructors along with Gavin who completed his IDC staff instructor course. The last 3 days of examinations took place on Koh Tao with thanks going to Darius and Mark from Buddha view for the logistical support. We are now starting our Master scuba diver trainer internship with our 3 new instructors with the specialty instructor ratings completed in the next few days. Sail rock divers have now become the premier instructor development center on phangan and are planning the next course starting on the 27th June 2011.
successful idc candidates
Our next IDC on Koh Phangan, Thailand starts 1st August 2011
UNBELIEVABLE OFFER
We are the only 5 star IDC center with full facilities and full time course director, This is why we are the premier instructor training facility on koh phangan
Get booking now guys, we are offering a full Instructor Development Course package including prep, AI, OWSI, EFRI and NITROX or DEEP Instructor for the special price of only 36.000 baht.
We are offering a 10% off of all materials as well.
Dave Arnold, Koh Phangans only full time course Director will also be running the IDC staff Instructor course and Master scuba diver trainer rating at Sail rock divers for a special discounted price, contact us for more details.
DUE TO THE FANTASTIC RESPONSE WE WILL BE KEEPING THE AMAZING PRICE OF 36.000thb FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR
Padi fees and materials are not included in this price..
Thailand is definitely the land of smiles as Koh Phangan’s premier IDC is another great success
Sail Rock Divers would like to congratulate all of the IDC candidates on passing there instructor examinations in Thailand on Koh Phangan. Jane , Oren, Russel, Sean and Tam, also Caro on her IDC staff Instructor. Another fantastic performance from all, well done. A big thank you to Mark, Darius, Dave and Caro. Also to Rob our Padi examiner for making the whole experience a joy to attend. The party starts at 6pm tonight, everyone welcome… The next IDC is planned for may, so get your Early bird discounts now…
The Padi IDC is steaming ahead and so is our New dive boat
We are so pleased with our new addition to our fleet of dive boats, The Siriporn Cruiser is a 22m long dive boat with lounge area, sun decks and ample room to accommodate up to 30 divers comfortably. Our 5 Star center now has another 5 star boat.
The IDC lead by Darius and Dave is making great progress and all of the candidates are shinning already. The Instructor exams are on the 21st and 22nd and we wish all of our candidates well.
Our next IDC on Koh Phangan starts 8th febuary
The next date for our Instructor development course will be starting on the 8th of febuary, any one interested should contact Alex or Dave for further information. Our IDC outline and costing will be sent to you on request.
Our package will include Prep, IDC, EFR instructor and deep specialty instructor.There is also an Instructor examination booked on Koh phangan for the 22nd of febuary.
Staff Instructor course and specialty instructor ratings available.
Sail Rock Divers are now a 5 star IDDR center
Sail rock divers have just been awarded the 5 star instructor development dive resort status which means we can teach all instructor level courses from open water scuba instructor, specialty instructor master scuba diver trainers and staff instructors. We are the ONLY 5 star instructor development dive resort on Koh Phangan with a 3 meter deep, 10 meter long purpose built training pool designed specifically for diving, we also have our own boat, NITROX facility’s and air-con classrooms.
OUR NEW OFFICE IN HAAD RIN IS OPEN
Sail rock divers and Buddha view have joined forces in Haad rin to open a new dive shop and booking office.
We are now able to offer courses on both Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The new shop is located in the heart of Haad Rin just 50m from the beach.
We will be stocking all of the latest PADI materials as sole distributor on the island. We are also an AQUALUNG partner center.
And now… Magnificent seven newborn Open Water Scuba Instructors!!!
Okay, Instructor Development Course is finished now, and we have seven brand new Instructors ready to rock and roll! Congratulations, Steven, Adam, Eva, Greg, Raf, Nods and Baby Alex! We wish you a nice career in diving, and lots of grateful students! And as student divers reading this, look at the pictures and remember those faces — they are going to be your teachers!
We begin PADI Instructor Development Course – 1st on Koh Phangan!
Yesterday we started our first PADI Instructor Development Course, which is also the first PADI IDC training on Koh Phangan. In the next two weeks our seven Instructor Candidates will be studying theory in the classroom, practicing teaching skills in the pool and open water, and hopefully becoming fully qualified dive Instructors. We wish you all good luck!
Sail Rock Divers clean up of Samran pinnacles
Earth Day
Sail Rock divers clean up of samran pinnacles, Koh phangan, Thailand
Our clean up of Samran started at 7.30 am where 10 eager divers had gathered to Clean up a group of submerged pinnacles 12 km north of Phangan. We had been given reports from local fishermen that a huge trawling net had been snagged around the entire dive site.
After a 15 minute boat ride we arrived at the GPS coordinates for the pinnacles. First in the water was Alex Arnold the owner of Sail rock divers to assess the damage and to formulate a plan of action.
Logistics and Dive Briefing out of the way we all entered the water and descended to the top of the pinnacles at around 15meters. The net looked as though it was choking the dive site, hard and soft corals where barely visible due to the amount of net. A solitary anemone fish hovered over the discarded net unable to reach the protection of the anemone trapped below. Many fish where cut free, but for some we were far too late. After 2 dives we are glad to say that 90 % of the reef and pinnacles were clear. We are now starting a weekly monitoring program of Samran pinnacles to ensure the dive site remains rich and vibrant.
A big Thank you to Neil, Steve, Alex, Eva, Caro, Eike, Tony, Amber, Bo and the dedicated divers who without your help this would not have been possible.
