The last week has passed in a blur we have welcomed new intern Ben aka Buzz to the dive centre, Buzz has joined us as a non certified diver, and so his first day was a nice mix of induction then straight into the practical aspect of the Emergency First Response course.
While I was busy with Buzz and his Induction Patrick headed off to Tabaiba with Zippy, Randall and Flounder, they had a great morning and then straight back into the EFR Course. Zippy needed a refresher and flounder joined in to complete his EFR Course.
A nice end to the day with a quick drink after work to say goodbye to Blinky, who is off once more on his travels, next stop Amsterdam. Blinky has been a great asset to our group and we will all miss his friendly smile and helpful attitude!
Then it was time for Buzz to start his PADI Open Water Diver course, he did really well in the pool, and was happy completing all the skills, an ideal student for Patrick’s first Open water course. Meanwhile I was in the pol with FLounder and randall working through the skill circuit, Randall is practicing his skills for his PADI IDC coming up later this month, and Flounder needs some practice on his skills before he can do the Divemaster Circuit.
Randall has been busy all week studying hard on his theory for the Instructor course. It’s great for me to keep all my theory fresh and so I have been quizzing Randal on all of the Physics, Physiology and General standards, and its great to see his knowledge is good.
Good news for Flounder off to the sea to complete the Rescue Exercises practice sessions with Randall and Patrick, they had a great fun morning completing all of the Rescue skills as well as a practice run for the 800 meter snorkel. More practice required ….
Next some fun for Buzz for his Open Water Diver course dives 1 and 2 the group headed off to Abades, they had two great dives, and Buzz did all of his skills really well, and was happy to be in the water looking forward to many more dives during his internship.
Flounder, Patrick and helpful stooge Randall completed the Rescue Scenarios, and got a few funny stares and worried looks from other divers in and around the water, and offers of assistance which is always nice to know. Flounder did really well on both scenarios and now the exam, and the Emergency Action plan and he will be all finished.
Congratulation to Buzz who has passed his PADI Open Water Diver course, first week in and already passed this. Next week the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.
All in all a lovely week with beautiful weather looking forward to another great week ahead.
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