Friday, September 5, 2008

PADI Divemaster Course TARP, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Congratulations to James and Chris on completing their PADI Divemaster Course with Dive Downbelow, PADI Scuba Diving Centre in TARP, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.

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During their 3 week Divemaster Course they learned about Scuba Diving Science, Dive Planning, Dive Site Mapping, Conducting Divemaster programs, Assisting with Student Divers in Training, Diver Rescue Development as well as completing many pleasure dives.

They even managed to squeeze in two trips to neighboring Pulau Tiga - Survivor Island and a night dive !

Whilst they were here they became part of our team and we will all miss them but we very much look forward to them returning next year for their PADI IDC Course (Instructor Development Course).

Well done guys !!!

Should you be interested to learn more about our Divemaster Course and Internships please visit our dedicated website pages or contact us for more information.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Survivor Island - Pulau Tiga, Sabah Borneo

Our Dive trips to Survivor Island - Pulau Tiga have become so popular that we're now running a trip every week. Scuba Dive and Non Divers are welcome.

Made famous by CBS’s Survivor Island series Pulau Tiga makes for a very exciting day out.

Located 6 miles offshore Sabah in North Borneo this fascinating island was formed on September 21st 1897 by a volcanic eruption way off the coast of Borneo.

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To this day the warm mud oozes from geometric vents on the island.

These mud baths are very accessible via a 1.2km walk through a well trodden jungle trail. The volcanic mud is said to have age reducing properties for the skin and can be bathed in!

Next to Pulau Tiga is Snake Island, named for the amount of Banded Sea Krates that lay their eggs on the rocky slopes.

A day trip or overnight visit to these very interesting islands is a must when in Sabah.

Our Day Trips include Speedboat transfers, 2 Guided Boat Dives, all park entry fees, jetty fees, free flow drinks, lunch and refreshments, guided walk to Mud Volcano and visit to Snake Island.

Overnight trips are also available.

The surrounding dive sites offer great variety of hard and soft coral with plenty of tropical fish life.

If you are interested to join us, please drop us a line or give us a call, visit our contacts page for contact information.


www.divedownbelow.com

Telephone Hotline: +6 012 866 1935
Dive Shop: +6 088 23 23 75 (with answer phone)

Survivor Island - Pulau Tiga, Sabah Borneo

Our Dive trips to Survivor Island - Pulau Tiga have become so popular that we're now running a trip every week. Scuba Dive and Non Divers are welcome.

Made famous by CBS’s Survivor Island series Pulau Tiga makes for a very exciting day out.

Located 6 miles offshore Sabah in North Borneo this fascinating island was formed on September 21st 1897 by a volcanic eruption way off the coast of Borneo.

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To this day the warm mud oozes from geometric vents on the island.

These mud baths are very accessible via a 1.2km walk through a well trodden jungle trail. The volcanic mud is said to have age reducing properties for the skin and can be bathed in!

Next to Pulau Tiga is Snake Island, named for the amount of Banded Sea Krates that lay their eggs on the rocky slopes.

A day trip or overnight visit to these very interesting islands is a must when in Sabah.

Our Day Trips include Speedboat transfers, 2 Guided Boat Dives, all park entry fees, jetty fees, free flow drinks, lunch and refreshments, guided walk to Mud Volcano and visit to Snake Island.

The surrounding dive sites offer great variety of hard and soft coral with plenty of tropical fish life.

If you are interested to join us, please drop us a line or give us a call, visit our contacts page for information.


www.divedownbelow.com

Telephone Hotline: +6 012 866 1935
Dive Shop: +6 088 23 23 75 (with answer phone)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wireless Internet and Free Refreshments

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Our mainland Kota Kinabalu dive shop and classroom offers free wireless internet and refreshments for clients wishing to drop by and organize their diving and wildlife trips in Borneo.

Our friendly staff are on hand to help with enquiries.

There are books and PADI materials available to read, our limited edition Photographic Prints are also on display and for sale.

We can be found at:

Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures Sdn. Bhd

Registration No: 809487-K


Office Address:
9A first Floor, Likas Square Commercial Centre, Kota Kinabalu 88400
Sabah Malaysian Borneo
Tel: +6 088 266 935, Fax: +6 088 266 935
Mobile: +6 012 866 1935 or +6 012 867 7375

See you there ....

Wireless Internet and Free Refreshments

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Our mainland Kota Kinabalu dive shop and classroom offers free wireless internet and refreshments for clients wishing to drop by and organize their diving and wildlife trips in Borneo.

Our friendly staff are on hand to help with enquiries.

There are books and PADI materials available to read, our limited edition Photographic Prints are also on display and for sale.

We can be found at:

Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures Sdn. Bhd

Registration No: 809487-K


Office Address:
9A first Floor, Likas Square Commercial Centre, Kota Kinabalu 88400
Sabah Malaysian Borneo
Tel: +6 088 266 935, Fax: +6 088 266 935
Mobile: +6 012 866 1935 or +6 012 867 7375

See you there ....

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Night Diving, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - 29th August

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We are night diving in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park on 29th August.

The islands within the park offer some very safe and rewarding night dive sites with plenty of marine life to be found including a variety of crustaceans, nudibranchs, squid and cuttlefish, feeding coral polyps and much more.

Night diving is a unique experience, with your vision restricted our other senses are heightened and more alert, i liken this feeling to walking through the woods at night !

Departure from the jetty is at 6 pm and we should return by 8pm for the 1 dive program. All equipment including torches are available to rent. Please contact us if you'd like more information and would like to join us.


Night Diving, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - 29th August

Squid-
We are night diving in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park on 29th August.

The islands within the park offer some very safe and rewarding night dive sites with plenty of marine life to be found including a variety of crustaceans, nudibranchs, squid and cuttlefish, feeding coral polyps and much more.

Night diving is a unique experience, with your vision restricted our other senses are heightened and more alert, i liken this feeling to walking through the woods at night !

Departure from the jetty is at 6 pm and we should return by 8pm for the 1 dive program. All equipment including torches are available to rent. Please contact us if you'd like more information and would like to join us.

www.divedownbelow.com

Telephone Hotline: +6 012 866 1935
Dive Shop: +6 088 23 23 75




Saturday, August 16, 2008

Pulau Tiga - Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Trip 24th August

We are running a trip to Pulau Tiga this coming Sunday 24th August. Dive Club members and guests old and new are welcome to join the fun.
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Its a 3 dive program departing at 7am. Lunch and refreshments are provided and our 37ft dive boat makes for a very comfortable trip.

Non divers and snorkelers are also welcome !

Made famous by CBS as the location for their Survivor Island reality based TV show, the island is also known as Snake Island because of the amount of Sea Snakes that lay their eggs on the sand banks.

Located 6 miles offshore Sabah in North Borneo this fascinating island was formed on September 21st 1897 by a volcanic eruption way of the coast of Borneo.

To this day warm mud oozes from geometric vents on the island.

The surrounding dive sites offer great variety of hard and soft coral with plenty of tropical fish life.

If you are interested to join us, please drop us a line or give us a call, visit our contacts page for information.

Pulau Tiga - Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Trip 24th August

We are running a trip to Pulau Tiga this coming Sunday 24th August. Dive Club members and guests old and new are welcome to join the fun.
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Its a 3 dive program departing at 7am. Lunch and refreshments are provided and our 37ft dive boat makes for a very comfortable trip.

Non divers and snorkelers are also welcome !

Made famous by CBS as the location for their Survivor Island reality based TV show, the island is also known as Snake Island because of the amount of Sea Snakes that lay their eggs on the sand banks.

Located 6 miles offshore Sabah in North Borneo this fascinating island was formed on September 21st 1897 by a volcanic eruption way of the coast of Borneo.

To this day warm mud oozes from geometric vents on the island.

The surrounding dive sites offer great variety of hard and soft coral with plenty of tropical fish life.

If you are interested to join us, please drop us a line or give us a call, visit our contacts page for information.

www.divedownbelow.com

Telephone Hotline: +6 012 866 1935
Dive Shop: +6 088 23 23 75