Newsletter December 2013

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Mermaids Divers go to Koh Chang


Friday 29th November, 15 divers left Mermaids to head off to the island of Koh Chang. The trip down was easy going and in true Mermaids style, taking IT specialists is always handy except when their GPS gets everyone lost on the island, trying to locate the hotel. Eventually the hotel was found and everyone checked in and gathered for dinner and a few relaxing beers.


After breakfast on Saturday and the roller-coaster ride to the pier, 15 minutes away, everyone checked in at the dive center and travelled out to the HTMS Chang. Dive 1 down the bow descent line with vizability up to 25m, gave everyone a great view of the wreck. Making their way to the stern, there was huge shoals of fish and a good 45 minute dive ended with a safety stop on the tower at 5m. Lunch was provided by the dive center followed by Monika’s specialty – homemade apple pie. Dive 2 was again bow to stern and Dive 3 was a nice easy coral dive on Square Rock, which is very similar to the coral sites of Pattaya.






Sunday check out at the hotel and two more dives on the HTMS Chang. This time divers descended on the stern, with some penetrating and others playing on the superstructure which is like a jungle gym. Vizability was about 20m but gradually became 4m the deeper you went. Dive 3 was on Flat Rock, again similar to Pattaya coral sites. After the 3 dives, all departed Koh Chang and had a few beers on the ferry. Everyone was back in Pattaya for about 10pm on Sunday night. Thanks to staff and divers for a fabulous weekend and being great company on the evenings.


Regents International School Outdoor Program Discover Diving


Regents International School - Outdoor Program


As part of the school curriculum, all students are encouraged to experience outdoor activities which includes, sailing, mountain biking and various activities. This year, scuba diving has been included in the curriculum and 83 students from Regents discovered scuba diving with Mermaids over 4 days. We are very proud to be a preferred partner to Regents and to introduce so many young people to our underwater environment.


Mermaids sponsors Bangkok Teachers Network Conference


Teachers Conference


The Bangkok Teachers’ Network (BTN) is a voluntary group of teachers and administrators working to provide, and share, quality professional development for teachers working in Thailand. This year, the 8th Annual conference was held at Regents School on 9th November and Mermaids Dive Center were proud to be a part of this event.


Mermaids attends Go Pro Hero3+ launch in Bangkok


The GoPro HERO3+ launch event on the 1st November in Bangkok prepared us for the arrival of  the newest, smallest and fastest GoPro HERO3+. Stocks are subject to availability in all Mermaids Dive Centers.


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Mermaids Masters Golf Event on Saturday 7th December


We are kicking off  this year’s most fun and exciting golf tournament, The Mermaids Masters 2013 at Pleasant Valley Golf & Country Club in Chonburi.


Mermaids Gold Tournament


Our great sponsors have provided us with a free flow of Ashahi Beer, Singha and other nice refreshments.


Careers Day at Regents International School


Mermaids Dive Center are at Regents School on the 10th December to provide information to students who are interested in joining or learning more about PADI and the diving industry.


Christmas Festivities


  • Pattaya International Ladies Club Christmas Lunch on 3rd December

  • Just because we want one – another BBQ on the 15th December

  • Mermaids Dive Center Christmas BBQ on the 21st December

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  • Instructor Examinations BBQ on 11th January

  • Saturday social BB on 29th January

  • Trip to Rayong Pinnacles on 18th January

  • Night dive in Samaesan

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