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Why you should do it
In your basic scuba course, you were learning the basics, your focus was pretty much yourself and your equipment, and your buddy. With the PADI Advanced course, you get to experience different types of diving like drift or deep diving, as well as build on the basics that you have learnt already, like buoyancy and navigation. The Advanced Diver Course is more task-oriented, so you get to do different stuff while diving, it really is quite fun.
The PADI Advanced Course consists of 5 adventure dives, and here at Gill Divers, we usually concentrate on the following:
- >> Deep Diving
- >> Underwater Navigation
- >> Night Diving
- >> Peak Performance Buoyancy
- >> Boat Diving
- >> Drift diving
DRIFT DIVING
is nearly effortless and relaxing. You simply glide along and enjoy the rush of flying underwater while the current does the work.
Drift Diving introduces you to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This skill shows you how to enjoy rivers and ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you are the whole time.
DEEP DIVING
There’s something exciting and mysterious about the depth that attracts dives. And many dives sites will require that you go deeper than 18m, to see particular features like wrecks, or marine life – like shark cleaning stations. With the Advanced course, you will learn about deep diving from one of our PADI Instructors, and go for a supervised deep dive. While we will not being going any deeper than 30m, it is a opportunity to learn how to handle going deeper than 18m!
NIGHT DIVING
Night diving is just different – the marine life is different, you only focus on what you can see with you light, it is a totally different experience every diver should try. Night dives are sometimes some of the most exciting because you can see the night life of the reefs!
UNDERWATER NAVIGATION
To be able to navigate underwater is important, you really should be alert and have situational awareness, know where you are, where you are going to go, and how to get there. It si especially important if the visibility is not so good. Trust your compass, trust your skills, and you will always find your way.
BOAT DIVING
The most under-rated Adventure dive is boat diving. Here in South East Asia, boat diving is commonplace. Therefore, it is especially important that you know and practice good boat etiquette as a diver and know the ins and outs of a boat and how to dive off a boat. Don’t be a diver that has no manners or practise the right techniques of diving from a boat.
PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY
Having good buoyancy is one of the most important factors in becoming a skilled and environmentally aware diver. It is good practice to perfect it and dedicate and entire dive to practice your buyoncy – Weighting, trim, streamlining, breath control, finning techniques, are all important to fine tuning your buoyancy. Hover like a pro in different positions, and you will consume air like a pro too!
Most importantly, having good buoyancy means that you will protect the environment while enjoying it at the same time. Look to one of our instructors to show you how to do this.
I’m excited to try out the PADI Advanced course! The idea of drift diving and night diving sounds like so much fun. I’ve heard that navigation is a crucial skill for any diver, and I appreciate the emphasis on practice good buoyancy.
Hi Rania, Thank you for expressing your excitement about our PADI Advanced course! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re interested in trying out drift diving and night diving. You’ll definitely have a blast experiencing the thrill of ‘flying’ underwater with current-assisted drifting and exploring the marine life at night. And we agree, navigation is indeed a crucial skill for any diver – being able to find your way back to the boat or navigate through unfamiliar waters is essential. Our PADI Instructors will guide you through these skills and more during the course. As for buoyancy, it’s great that you appreciate its importance in protecting the environment while diving. We’ll make sure to provide you with plenty of practice opportunities to fine-tune your skills. If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please feel free to contact us at +65 6734 9373 or [email protected]. Looking forward to having you on board!
I’ve been thinking about taking the advanced course to improve my skills. The variety of dives sounds great, and I’m especially interested in deep diving. Thanks for the encouragement to sign up!
Hi Kumar, thanks for considering our Advanced Open Water course! We’re excited to hear that you’re interested in improving your skills and exploring the different types of dives. Deep diving is indeed one of the most thrilling experiences, and with our PADI-certified instructors, you’ll learn how to handle going deeper than 18m safely. If you have any questions or concerns about the course, feel free to reach out to us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you sign up and join our dive community!
I’ve always loved drifting through the currents underwater! The idea of peak performance buoyancy is also really appealing. Thanks for highlighting the importance of good navigation and boat etiquette.
Hi Lei Wong, we’re thrilled that you share our enthusiasm for drift diving and peak performance buoyancy! These skills are indeed essential for a memorable underwater experience. As you’ve mentioned, good navigation is crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable dive. And don’t forget, boat etiquette is just as important when diving from a boat. Our instructors would be more than happy to guide you through these skills and share their expertise. If you’re interested in taking the PADI Advanced course or any other certification program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We look forward to hearing from you!.