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 Divers started donning their wetsuits, geared up their BCDs & Regulators. Completed the Buddy Checks and after given the ‘Green Light’ from the Boat Crew, Rescue Divers got their Mask and Fins in place, got in the water, sank beneath the waves and the real fun begins, especially doing the Rescue Scenario/Exercise 7 [Unconscious Diver on Surface] (-_-)”
Started our Sunday at 9am, headed to Pirate Reef, descended to the corals beneath. 5 minutes down, a pufferfish appeared and joined us for our dive for a good 15 minutes. In other words, we were lucky to have a “Local Dive Guide” looking out for us, ‘protecting’ us.
Went to Bahara Rocks later in the day for a crew leisure dive. Did a negative descend and went further out with corals on our left side. Saw a couple of nudibranches and from afar, Aly spotted a rare sighting in Tioman. She hit her tank with a pointer (i think), trying to get our attention. Everyone scrambled to her position. And in that moment, everyone had a ‘Joseph Schooling’ in them, especially Jared. :))
Then from afar, a giant darked blue skin with white spots fish swam towards us. A juvenile whale shark was among us. It swam away but it circled back and stayed with us for awhile before it went to a deeper depth and swam away.
Diving with whale sharks was an experience of a lifetime. To see these gentle giants up close is like looking into the eyes of dinosaurs. They seem old and wise and calm and perceptive. But nonetheless, it was a very good experience seeing them upclose.
Overall, the Rescue Course was actually fun and it gives you more aware of not only yourself, but also others around you. I absolutely recommend it for everybody who wants to improve their diveskills and learn how to prevent and manage problems and accidents. After all these are skills that all divers can benefit from in their everyday life.
I love how this post highlights the importance of safety while diving. The rescue scenario exercise sounds super realistic and practical! Can’t wait to try it out myself
Hi Nur Aisyah, thank you for sharing your thoughts about the post! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the rescue scenario exercise realistic and practical. At Gill Divers, we believe in prioritizing safety above all else, and it’s great to know that our training methods are effective in conveying this importance to our divers. If you have any further questions or would like more information about our dive courses, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We’re always here to help.
I’ve always wanted to try diving! This post has definitely inspired me to take the plunge (pun intended). The tips and stories are so helpful, I feel like I’m getting a crash course in diving
Hi Ahmed Razak, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm about diving! We’re thrilled to hear that our post has inspired you to take the plunge (pun intended). If you have any questions or would like more information on how to get started with diving, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We’d be happy to guide you through the process and help you discover the joys of scuba diving. Looking forward to hearing about your first dive experience!
Wow, what an amazing experience! Seeing whale sharks up close is indeed a lifetime experience. The photos and stories are so vivid, it’s like I’m there too!
Hi May, we’re thrilled to hear that our blog post transported you to the amazing experience of diving with whale sharks! It’s indeed a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. We appreciate your enthusiasm and would like to offer more tips on how to improve your dive skills and learn about preventing and managing problems underwater. Our instructors are always happy to share their expertise, and we’re confident that our Rescue Course can provide you with the knowledge and confidence to enhance your diving experiences. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our courses, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!