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SPECIALITIES: Remember from the lectures in the Ow course that the only way to
improve on your diving skills is by regular diving and by enrolling in
Advanced training . Now is the time to do your training in the warm waters at
the coast. In this issue we are going to look at a couple of courses and courses that changed. PADI Rescue Diver Course The PADI Rescue diver Course teaches you to focus on other
divers as well as yourself. Showing you how to recognize and prevent
potential diving accidents before they occur, and how to handle them if they
do . The Rescue Diver course is an important and crucial step in expanding a
diver’s knowledge and experience beyond a recreational level and is a
prerequisite for all PADI leadership training (Dive master , Assistant
Instructor ,Openwater Scuba Instructor) To
enroll for this course you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Diver or
equivalent and have completed a MFA course. KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 5 EVENING LECTURES OR ONE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
LECTURES Topics include : Self rescue ,diver stress, diving first aid
,emergency management, equipment problems , and rescue and assistance
procedures for both conscious and unconscious victims . |
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The trip started of with the
journey to the border. One of the party made a quick decision on the way and
bought herself a off-road
trailer as we passed Pretoria. Everything
went well at the border and after half an hour we were on our way. I have to take a break
now. Our breakfast has just arrived.I ordered my favourite “peri-peri chicken
livers” not recommended for the ones that get a bit sea sick (ask Fred) . Apart from a wiper
that came loose and one of the 4x4’s that had problems with its auto
gearbox the journey went without any
problems. Not even one roadblock. Before the trip I warned everybody about a
disease that you get “Pomene fever” for the people that haven’t been to
Pomene it is very difficult to explain. You have to experience it for
yourself to know what we are talking about. In severe cases you find it very
difficult to adapt to our rat race again. One of the group is even
considering moving there. If you are a nature lover and like to live from
nature this is a trip not to be missed (a good 4x4 is a must). Start planning
now for next years trip to Pomona and get your share of the fever. Oh wait, Swinnie is
calling us, it is time for us to go and prepare for our next dive |
