The bus is loaded and there’s a buzz in the air as we depart for our destination, Mersing Jetty for the boat trip to Tioman Island. Fast forward to 8am, Saturday morning. Had our breakfast and hopped onto our boat (Princess) at 9am. As Princess sailed to Paya Bakau, Instructors gave their dive briefings and […]
Category Archives: Diving Blog
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Feb
Feb
Tioman island is reopening its doors to divers from March 2016. After a whole season of rest and recovery, the beautiful Tioman island is ready to be our favourite dive destination from Singapore! Located in the Malaysian East coast in Pahang, Tioman is the home to a wide variety of marine life and a popular […]
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Jan
Jan
After reading about what the Divemaster course is, some of you might be thinking: Damn, that sounds tough, so why should I do it? How will being a DM help me? We asked the same questions to our existing divemasters at Gill Divers and here’re some of the answers we’ve got! Why did you want […]
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Jan
Jan
The Seac X -5M is an absolute bargain in terms of comfort and efficiency. The compact and functional breather has high performance, and is a darling when trying to pack for travelling due to the high-flex braided hose. The regulator is also Nitrox compatible up to the recreational limits of 40%. First stage The […]
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Jan
Jan
Have you ever wanted to do something life-changing, something out of the norm, take a break from your routine daily life yet serve a greater purpose? Perhaps, you might want to consider taking up the PADI divemaster course. People take up the course for a multitude of reasons, from spreading the word of conservation to […]
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Jan
Jan
Among other key factors, keeping warm is one of the top secrets to keeping your dives more enjoyable. Ever felt that no matter how much you wear, you still feel cold to the core when you’re diving? Once you stop moving, the cold seeps in through the thick pancake layers of neoprene, past your skin […]
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Jan
Jan
The Seac P-synchro is a perfect combination of reliability and simplicity in a piston regulator. Tests conducted by RINA- the Italian certification board as confirmed excellent performance with low exertion. The regulator is also Nitrox compatible to 40%. First stage The first stage features a balanced piston, with excellent performance with sturdy reliability. Materials: Shiny […]
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Jan
Jan
Perhaps you’re at the stage where you’re thinking of buying your own regulator. It is not a cheap piece of gear, and definitely worth some time mulling over. Here’re the 3 basic things to consider when picking your very own regulator.
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Jan
Jan
Tell me you see something wrong with this photo. Take3 is an Australian based clean beach initiative, where they encourage beach goers to pick up at least 3 pieces of trash EVERY TIME they visit a water body- be it the beach, a lake or a river. See it, Pick it, Bin it. It’s that […]
Yes, you’ve read that right. When we talk about the environment and conservation, most people think of forest destruction, global warming, overfishing (basically everything dying). However, we’re here to tell you that its not all doom and gloom. As we begin 2016, we reflect on the 15 conservation wins in the year of 2015, and […]
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Jan
Jan
A prestigious Liveaboard dive trip to the Red Sea (15/03 – 23/03) Suddenly feeling the urge to get away from it all? Get away with us to Sudan for some spring holiday and for some of the best scuba diving to be found in the World. Anyone who has ever been diving in Sudan, has […]
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Jan
Jan
We are just as happy you are to discover the 10 Public Holidays Long Weekend this year. Here’s a cheat sheet to a long weekend getaway we found. Disclaimer: We don’t own the Cheat Sheet! So you have been reading all these blog posts about what to do during the 10 Long Weekends in Singapore, […]
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Apr
Apr
Let go DEEP into SIPADAN! Let us start with the amazing place that we will be staying at during the trip — Sipadan Borneo Divers Mabul Resort! It’s located in Sipadan Island at the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia, which occupies a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. It is a place which offers you […]
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Apr
Apr
Life in the city is undoubtedly exciting. There is just so much to do here in this little island of ours every single day. We meet and interact with so many different people. We laugh, cry, yell, live and love. As much as we love the ups and downs, the exhilarations and the blues, […]
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Apr
Apr
We would be interviewing “X”, who has went through two confined water sessions before the trip. Let’s hear what she has to say. The interviewer will be referred to as “Gillie”. The interviewee will be referred to as “X”. Gillie: So X, what made you sign up for the Open Water Course? X: (with […]
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Mar
Mar
I believe many of us out there have, at some point, heard about marine conservation. It is a hot topic of discussion and debate where everyone seems to have their two cents. So amidst the plethora of information out there, lets go back to basics and explore some simple things we can do to play […]
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Mar
Mar
Diving itself is extremely enjoyable. Getting to the dive site might not be for some, especially for those divers who craves convenience more than anything else. You might loathe finding yourselves dragging our feet to catch the ferry/bus in the wee hours of the morning. Then the dreary wait in snaking queues to get past […]
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Feb
Feb
Diving in Manado Manado is the provincial capital of North Sulawesi and is among the highlights of diving in Indonesia and has earned plaudits throughout the world. When you are scuba diving in Bunaken National Marine Park you’ll witness some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world, with outstanding fish variety and world-class wall diving. You will […]
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Feb
Feb
Dive Your Choice in 2014! GRAND PRIZE: A Free Trip to Manado, Cocotinos Resort Weekly Prize winners: Mysterious Dive Equipment Game Entry Period: Now – 24 March 2014 Every Tuesday (Starting 11 Feb) at 12 noon (for 6 weeks) pictorial questions will be posted on our Facebook page. Simply like the post and answer the […]
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Feb
Feb
“The Wood Horse year is a time of fast victories, unexpected adventure, and surprising romance. It is an excellent year for travel, and the more far away and off the beaten path the better. Energy is high and production is rewarded. Decisive action, not procrastination, brings victory. But you have to act fast in a […]