Newsletter August 2014

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Channel 5 TV highlights Mermaids and Pattaya


Hightlight Thailand crew filming Mermaids


Special guests on board included The “Highlight Thailand” crew from Channel 5. Host Oar, Kirati Thepthan and the team were highlighting the snorkeling and diving areas around Pattaya. The crew of Mermaids 4 was delighted to take them out for the day and do some activities with them.


Summer Holiday Fun for all


During the Summer School holidays, Regents International School Summer Camp went out on the boat in Samaesan for a fun day of snorkeling. Lots of fun was had by kids of all ages, including staff members.


We also had a lot of local divers completing their courses before heading off on holidays back home. Tourists of all different nationalities took diving courses and fun dived with us. We welcomed our first family from Ethiopia who discovered scuba diving and had such an amazing time.


 


Scuba Diving Training in Bangkok


Team Japan is growing with more divers taking the PADI Rescue Course and signing up for PADI Divemaster Course, keeping Mermaids Japanese CD, Mori very busy.


PADI Milestones reached


Congratulations to all our divers reaching their course certifications, lets help these guys celebrate their milestones.


  • Laura Laing, PADI Master Scuba Diver

  • Patrick Firmin, PADI Master Scuba Diver

  • Ammon Milligan, PADI Divemaster

  • James Crossfill, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

  • Wesley Clayton, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

  • Richard Newton, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

  • Nathan Banks, PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Mermaids milestones


The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest non-professional rating in PADI. To reach this level, a diver must have Rescue Diver Certification, 5 PADI Specialty Diver ratings and 50 dives. For more information, please contact us.


Social and Fun Times


Social BBQ’s were great fun as always. This month we had the Instructor Examinations on the 8th July and the Saturday Social went Brazilian to celebrate the Football World Cup on the 19th July. Congratulations to all our German Divers around the world.


Mermaids divers took part in the Pattaya Marathon with Mermaids being represented by Sanya, PADI Course Director at our store in Bangkok. Well done all, great achievement.


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Getting ready for THE event of the year


Its all go here at Mermaids in August, getting ready for International Clean up Day on Saturday 20th September. Don’t miss out – Book your place now by using our online booking form


Each year, Mermaids Dive Center and our divers head out to Koh Sak Island to clean up the reef and beach. Its important for us to give something back to the environment that gives us so much enjoyment. Its easy, you can join us as a snorkeler, diver or just stay on the boat for the day and help with some trash.


International Cleanup day


All ages are welcome and there is professional staff on board to help you with younger children.


Start off at Mermaids, Jomtien at 8am for registration and grab some breakfast. We head out to the boat and have 2 sessions of snorkeling or diving during the day with a trip to the beach to clean up. Lunch is provided on board.


Once back at Mermaids, make your way down to Captains Corner restaurant in The Residence Garden Hotel, who are co-sponsoring an evening dinner. Raffle tickets which will be on sale during the day, will be drawn here. You can win some great prizes ranging from hotel stays to diving products.


Prices for the event are 1,200 baht for snorkelers and 2,800 baht for divers.


Prices include, breakfast, lunch and dinner, water and hot drinks. Any equipment needed for your activity if you don’t have your own. Transport to and from Bali Hai Pier. Clean Up T-Shirt to use during the day. (Soft drinks on the boat are available to buy as well as drinks at the evening event)


For further information, please contact Sheena on 086 143 5547 or dive@mermaidsdivecenter.com


Dive Course and Diving Equipment Promotions


Keep your eye on our Facebook page for special offers and more


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**Newsflash** Mermaids Liveaboard trip


Spaces are filling up fast for the November Mermaids Dive Center Liveaboard trip on board the MV Scubanet to the South Andaman.


Trip dates are arrival in Phuket on Thursday 6th and depart on Tuesday 11th November. Diving days start on Friday 7th until Monday 10th with a total of 15 logged dives.


On our most recent trip, the crew went out of their way to make sure divers saw whale sharks. This trip we are expecting to see Leopard Sharks, Grey & Reef Sharks, while Whale Sharks and Manta rays frequent the area of Hin Daeng/Hin Muang. ** Dive sites can be changed depending on the weather for safety reasons


South Similans Liveaboard


The MV Scubanet offers quality, personal service and has 10 standard twin rooms with 4 toilets/showers with hot water. There is a comfortable recreational area and the food is superb.


A great deal at only 19,500 baht per person. This includes tanks and weights, meals, snacks, fresh fruit, cold drinks, and hot drinks with filtered coffee. Accommodation in a twin room sharing, no single rooms are available and includes the night of the 10th November.


Excludes Flights to and from Phuket, Marine Park fees at 1000 baht, equipment, and accommodation in Phuket on 10th November if you would like to leave the boat.


To make your booking or for more information, please contact Terry on 086 143 4507 or ops@mermaidsdivecenter.com


Mermaids International Clean Up DayS


September is the Mermaids International Clean Up Day Month. Day 1 takes place with the Inter International Schools Clean up day on Saturday 13th September. We are looking forward to seeing our dedicated cleaners from Bangkok Patana School, NIST, Regents International School and more joining us on this day.


Day 2 is the open event for everyone to join in on Saturday 20th September, don’t forget to use our booking form above to save your space on the day.


What else is happening in September?


  • Social BBQ on 6th September

  • Instructor BBQ on 27th September

  • Diving on wrecks and coral sites as normal

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