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We would like to say congratulate Bjornar and Ben for their hard work and dedication to the PADI Divemaster course. Welcome to the world of pro diving!

Introducing Kittiya AKA Nong, our latest addition to the team.
You will most likely be greeted by Kittiya's big smile in a morning as you arrive to sign in for the boat :)
Welcome to Pattaya Dive Centre Kittiya.

Dive Site Review - Petchbury Bremen Wreck - Pattaya Thailand

Dive Location:  Between Koh Khram Yai and Sattahip.
Depth: Average: 19m / Maximum 24m

This wreck was a 60m steel freighter steamship which sank during the 1930s after suffering a terrible fire in the engine room. THe crew escaped and the breman sank into the deep and settled upright on the sandy sea-bed.

She is almost entirely encrusted with marine growth and the currents have built a nice sand dune over her mid section where the ship has largely collapsed in after she was used by the thai navy for target practice. The the years sure show and this wreck has now become an impressive artificial reef. Soft corals add a colourful frame around the eroding structures and portholes. You can still see, around the wreck, the forms of multiple pulley systems and broken parts of heavy machinery – there’s even a bathtub and captains wheel!

This site is not visited very often. The position where she lays means you can only dive on a perfect lack current otherwise the current is simply to strong to stay on the wreck. Keep a look out of join our mailing list to find out about our next planned wreck trip.

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Monthly Special - Sub Gear Signal Strobe Review

Carrying with you strobe light is a good idea for obvious reasons, be it a night dive or day dive. A small light or a strobe that can double up as a flashlight if needed can be easily put in a BC pocket without you even feeling it. Available with extended battery life a light is just handy to have even when diving wrecks, in low visibility or as an emergency signaling device when diving at night. We had one of these tied off to the anchor of the boat on the night dives and it makes a real difference in helping you relax is you loose your sense of direction in the darkness.. just follow the flashing light :)

The Signal Strobe from Seemann Sub is a safety device which flashes every 3 seconds allowing you to easily locate your buddy, boat or a buoy even in low lighting and visibility. Available with flashlight or with velcro retainer for easy attachment. Overall we like it, it well made, well priced and a very important piece of kit.

Features

• Flashes every 3-4 seconds

• Easy to find your buddy in low visibility.

• Use as a boat, buoy or line marker.

• Tested to 40m.

Scuba Tips - Night Diving

So... Are you ready to try a night dive? Scuba diving at night is really fun and exciting but it is very different to the day time so here are some scuba diving tips to get you ready. If you go, you won't regret it. It's a whole new world underwater once the sun goes down.

Your first time scuba diving at night can be intimidating. Just try and relax and rest assured, you won't be alone if you are a bit nervous for that first time night diving. you'll soon forget about it once you see all the cool things that come out to play at night!

1) Go at Sunset

Many dive boats will leave for a night dive right before sunset. That way you have light to get your scuba gear ready. It also feels less intimidating to go out while there is still some light left.

2) Dive a Familiar Site

For your first time scuba diving at night it best to go to a site you are familiar with or with a professional guide. Its a little tricky to navigate at night but if you have being to the site during the day time its a lot easier.


3) Get Some Light

You obviously need some kind of dive lights when you are doing a night dive. It's best to have a primary light and a backup light in case the first light fails. The secondary light is usually only a small flash light that fits into your BCD pocket.

Its even fun, once you get accustomed to diving at night, to turn your light off and let your eyes adjust to the dark.
You'll be amazed at what you can see. The waters here in Thailand contain bio luminescent allege that glows and sparkles as it is disturbed so switching off the light and waving your hands around creates quite a show!

Many dive operators will also attach a glo-stick or something similar to your tank. This makes it easier to spot someone underwater. One dive group may have one colour, another group a different colour or the dive master will have a different colour so it is easier to tell who is who underwater.


3) Get Familiar With the Hand Signals

When you are night scuba diving one of the biggest changes to your dive plan is Signals! discuss the hand signals before you begin your dive because it is dark down there so your buddy won't be able to see your hands.

If you are on a dive boat, the dive master will probably tell you what signals to use. If they don't, just ask. There is nothing wrong with that. A typical way to use hand signals is to shine your light on your hand so your buddy can see them. Another common night diving signal is to move your dive light in a circle to signify "OK." Moving it up and down or back and forth can signify yes or no. Whatever you choose to use, just make sure you clarify before you begin the dive.


4) Watch Where You Aim That Light

Be aware of where you aim your dive light! If you put the full force of that light beam into somebody's eyes you can momentarily blind them. It will take a little while for that diver to adjust his night vision again and it not fun for the other divers if you keep doing it. So be careful.

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