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Dive Diary - 2008

Upcoming IDC schedules and other events around Koh Tao...

February 2007
26th - IDC begins...
PADI Assistant Instructor, conducted by Matt.
22nd - Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan
The usual monthly mayhem on our neighbouring island!
20th - "Wreck Wednesday"

Examiners from PADI Asia Pacific will conduct the IE over three days beginning @ 13.00 on the 18th. The closing ceremony will be held at 12 Noon on the 20th.

"Eco Koh Tao" - Alternative Dive Site Exploration
The Eco Koh Tao team are currently investigating the possibility of finding & using "alternative" dive sites in & around Koh Tao to take some of the pressure of the existing popular sites.

18th - MSDT Preparation & Internship
Program begins with PADI Course Directors Matt Bolton & Bob Murphy.
17th - Technical Diving Presentation

DSAT Technical diving Instructor Trainer & Thailand's pre-eminent Technical Diver Jamie McLeod will be presenting a 1 hour presentation on The MV Trident, USS Largarto & other local wrecks at Dirty Nelly’s Irish Pub at 19.30. Free refreshments will be served.

"Eco Koh Tao"
Reef Check Eco Diver (5 Days) courses starts with Reef Check Trainers Nathan Cook & Justin Mayers.

15th - "Save Koh Tao" Day
A day of beach & dive site clean ups conducted in conjunction with the International Year of the Reef 2008. Get involved in the island’s largest volunteer event on behalf of the marine environment. Crystal Dive Resort will be organizing a beach clean-up from Sensi Paradise to Crystal then a clean up of the Mae Haad Bay area. Anybody interested in getting involved contact Nathan Cook at Crystal Dive Resort. Then later on that evening there will be a FREE raffle & buffet at Dirty Nelly’s Irish Pub for all participants.
14th - PADI Instructor Examinations closing ceremony & Presentations
IE Party plus FREE buffet at Dirty Nelly’s Irish Pub from 20.00- Traditional party thrown for all Matt's IDC/IE candidates includes Free Buffet!
12th - PADI Instructor Examinations
IE conducted by PADI Asia Pacific start at 13.00.

Inaugural "Splash on the Beach" party hosted at Aow Leuk Bay, headlined by Thailand’s biggest pop star Sek Loso.

4th - IDC continues....
OWSI- 6 days of intensive, but ultimately satisfying PADI Instructor Training!
2nd - EFR Instructor course
Conducted by EFR Instructor Trainer’s Matt Bolton & Justin Mayers, who is also a Dive Medic.

Evening drinks & free BBQ hosted by Dave & Therese at Vibe Bar for AI/EFRI Party & Divemaster Snorkel Tests.
PRESS RELEASE!
Full 2008 IDC schedules

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