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Congratulations goes to our good friend Peter Kaatari who whilst scuba diving with us here in Pattaya this week, hit 200 dives

Congratulations to Aviana Gutierrez who mastered he digital U/W photo specialty certification this month with Andy. Click here to see some of her shot from the course. Good Job Avi!

Dive Site Review - Wreck Dive HTMS Khram Pattaya Thailand

To mark His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 50th birthday, the Thai navy sank a decommissioned warship off Koh Phai to form Thailand's 1st artificial reef for marine life. This dive is approx 28m max depth, 21-24m on upper and lower decks and the tip of the conning tower at around 12-14m depending on the tide. Current can be strong like most wrecks so be sure to check the best tides for the dive.
This said when its good... its a very good wreck dive since it attracts thousands of fish, has some great swim through features and every now and then a giant Marble Ray is spotted here :) 

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Monthly Special - Intova Wide Angle Lens Review

Take a new perspective to your photo taking possibilities with the new Intova wide angle lens that can be installed and removed underwater.  This wide angle lens features glass optics designed in Japan.  The wide rear lens and inclusion of 46mm and 52mm thread mount adapters makes this a universal lens that will fit Intova waterproof housings and other camera makes that have either 46mm, 52mm or 67mm thread mounts.  Also comes with protective bag and rear cover. 

Specifications: Thread mount: 67mm (46mm and 52mm with included thread mount adapters) Construction: 2 groups/2 elements Material: Optical glass lens, Aluminium alloy barrel Magnification: 0.65% View angle: 75 deg underwater / 87 deg above water Weight: 350g Dimensions: (8.7 x 4)cm with adapter, (8.7 x 3.6)cm w/o adapter Depth rating: 50M

We really loved this lens and for your money, there are not so many lens on the market that come even close.

Scuba Tips - Wreck Diving Advice

Diving on shipwrecks is a fascinating underwater adventure but there are certain dangers to be aware of!
Danger of entrapment when scuba diving on wrecks is the biggest, you should never attempt wreck diving penetration without proper training and equipment. We offer the PADI wreck diver specialty course on wreck diving. Here a diver will learn the basic skills and techniques for safe wreck diving.

Exploring the outside of a wreck is safer but there are some risks like entanglement in fishing line and the possibility of getting cut on jagged pieces of metal so extra caution is always advised!

Tips for Safely Penetrating Wrecks

1) Always use guidelines. Most wrecks that are dive sites will have a marker buoy. If it does not, an experienced diver should descend and attach a guideline directly to the wreck. Attach the line of your reel to the bottom of the guide line. This will enable you to find your way back to the guide line even in bad visibility. If you choose to ascend on a different spot on the wreck, send up a marker buoy to use as ascent line.

2) Carry the right wreck diving equipment. When scuba diving on wrecks you should carry a reel with plenty of line, a good underwater flashlight. Also carry a safety sausage (SMB) and dive knife. It's smart to carry backup of certain pieces of gear such as one or two extra underwater flashlights.

3) When scuba diving on wrecks, always dive according to the "Rule of Thirds". The first third of your air supply is used getting to the wreck and exploring. The second third of your air supply is for returning to the bottom of the guideline and making a slow ascent. The last third of your air supply is left in reserve in case of any problems like helping a diver who is low on air. Do not take any unnecessary risk with your air supply.

4) Wear proper exposure protection when diving on shipwrecks. This will help prevent you from getting scraps from rusted or jagged metal and burns from fire coral that seems to be everywhere on some wrecks. Protective gloves and hoods are recommended even in warm waters.

5) Use caution and common sense when navigating in and around wrecks. because of degradation due to time and the underwater elements, the structure of many wrecks becomes unstable and dangerous.

6) Use good finning techniques. There is usually mud and silt in most wrecks. The slightest movement can turn fair visibility into no visibility. A good finning technique that reduces the possibility of stirring up the silt is the frog kick. Because you are moving your legs side to side the turbulence in the water from finning is behind you and not below you. The frog kick creates little turbulence so it doesn't kick up silt.

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