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KAREN SET FOR CDT COURSE IN MALAYSIA

Karen received some good news recently in that she was notified by PADI that her application had been accepted to attend the Course Director Training Course to be held in Malaysia in March. The 3 week intense course will enable Karen to teach the IDCs from start to finish and will also mean she'll be able to run contining education courses for already certified instructors.
Karen hopes that this will encourage would be instructors and already qualified instructors to take their courses here in Wales. It will also be attractive to other potential candidates from away who wish to take the courses residentially i.e. onsite accommodation, pool and divesites only 5 minutes away. Please see dates below

2007 Instructor Course Dates
Course dates scheduled for WWDC in 2007 are as follows:
IDC Part 1 (Assistant Instructor) 16th-20th April IDC Part 2 (Open Water Scuba Instructor) 23rd-27th April
IDC Part 1 (Assistant Instructor) 3rd-8th June IDC Part 2 (Open Water Scuba Instructor) 11th-14th June
IDC Part 1 (Assistant Instructor) 24th-28th September IDC Part 2 (Open Water Scuba Instructor) 1st-5th October
IDC Part 1 (Assistant Instructor) 5th-9th November IDC Part 2 (Open Water Scuba Instructor) 12th-16th November
EFR Instructor Course 14th-15th April. Minimum certification level to enroll in this course is a PADI Divemaster

For more details on becoming an instructor, or continuing education instructor courses please e-mail karen at the shop.


WINTER WARMER DATES

Even though the temperature is dropping, we're looking at getting the RIB out on the 21st January early as it's springs. Will probably have a couple of get together beers the night before, as it will be an early start the next day. For those wishing to come out and play, or for those just wishing to spectate (!!), please let Craig know. Next winter warming session will be on the 10th and 11th February. Neap tides so good for diving all day round both shore and RIB. If weather is bad or the forecast looks grim, we'll probably dive some inland divesites instead. Again let us know if you wish to join in. Will keep you posted on other dates as and when they pop up


CHRISTMAS BASH

For those of you that missed the Xmas bash, you missed Karen and Rachael entertaining the crowds. The girls did a sterling job of keeping the music tempo going when the village had a powercut ! However, after two hours of doing various covers, the girls retired for more wine, and the peace was heavenly. Thankfully the girls haven't given up their day jobs, and no one has threatened to sue-YET ! Shame about the music, but good night out with good company. Huw's jokes haven't improved, but nice to see Dave H in a tux and clean underwear !


HOLIDAYS 2007

Malta is the first trip between May 12th and 20th. Price includes escorted unlimited diving for 1 week on 15l cylinders for those wanting them, 2-3 dives a day and night dives, Self drive car hire including taxes and insurance, accommodation in self catering apartments just around the corner from the dive centre (twin share), airport transfers in Malta. We'll be wrecking and reefing, and spending at least one day on Gozo. Digital photography, Deep, Night and Nitrox specialities will all be taking place for those interested. £365. Price includes flights as of time of writing but as these are liable to go up the longer you leave it it to book, be aware you may end up paying a few pounds more. Please ask Craig for further details.

Maldives liveaboard will be our next destination in September (9th-17th). This will be onboard MV Monsoon, a tornada fleet boat that was only launched in October. It's pricey £1695, but does include all your diving, meals, flights transfers, marine park fees etc etc not to mention some of the best diving you'll probably ever do. We're trying to negotiate better terms with them at the moment so watch this space or ask craig for further details.

Red Sea Liveaboard at the end of October onboard MV Grand Sea Serpent on the 24th til 31st. Our itinerary will take us to Daedulus home of the hammerheads, and Rocky Island. Price includes nitrox, 5 and a half days diving, meals, flights, soft drinks, marine park fees, airport transfers and overnight stay in hotel before flying back. £1150.

UK Excursions will be taking place over a few weekends this year. We realise that divers don't want to dive West Wales all the time, so we're in the process of organising some diving on the south coast as well as some diving out of North Wales. We'll keep you posted on what's happening


OPENING TIMES

The shop will still be open at the weekends over the rest of the wintry months. If you need anything you may have to ring though as Karen will be studying in her office, or painting in the back. Also if you need anything mid week, give us a ring on the mobile and we can arrange to be on hand at the shop. Little reminder: for those people needing things serviced, now is the time ! If you need any information on what needs servicing or what is required for tanks, please ask Karen or Ceri at the shop.


Once again Happy New Year !!

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