The video footage of the Thai Girls, thanks Matt for all your work on that day, I know it must have been hard work!

http://youtu.be/Ets-aK7lPsc

Life is never dull here at Scuba Cat Diving, 5 * CDC Phuket, Thailand.

The Hard Rock Cafe was celebrating its first anniversary of being open here in Phuket and came to see us to see if we would be involved…………….. Some of the instructors threatened me with Death if I dared say no………….

They were to Host “Miss Hard Rock -Phuket”!

Miss Hard Rock Cafe Phuket 2010

and strangely enough the male instructors on the team were queuing up to take the Beautiful Thai Girls for one of their first round challenges…………..

Try Dives and a Beach Clean up in Patong.

Claus and Darren were two of the first Volunteers to take the Hot Thai Girls on their first Scuba Diving experience and Matt Butcher, Scuba Cat’s own professional videographer recorded the Dayalong with many helpers, including our Instructor Interns!

The Gorgeous girls all had a great day,

……….However it was the first time we have had to clean the pool after try dives to prevent the filters being blocked by false eye lashes, earrings…………….

So after reapplying their makeup, and redoing their hair……… the Thai Girls went over to Patong Beach to Clean up ……………… I have never seen the trash get cleared up so quickly as it did by these skimpily dressed Thai Girls!!!!

Good at taking underwater photos, but not quite sure if yours are good enough? No problem Scuba Cat Diving is here to help you………

Capture those perfect moments of the wonder and adventure of the underwater world with the Digital Underwater Photography specialty. Are you are a snorkeler, scuba diver or just an aquatic enthusiast? Do you want to capture those underwater memories for life? Maybe you already take pictures, do you want to improve their quality and learn from a professional? Well now you can with the DUP you will receive expert instruction on how to take the perfect picture. The Digital Underwater Photographer specialty course has made taking great photographs above and below the surface easier than ever. With the guidance of a Instructor you will develop your skills to easily obtain captivating underwater photos.

Take advantage of our Summer Specials……….

‘s Digital Underwater Photographer specialty will introduce you to the exclusive SEA Method of digital underwater photography – shoot, examine and adjust, and is available for divers, snorkelers and in fact anyone who loves to take pictures. There is no minimum age limit or experience required.

‘s Digital Underwater Photographer specialty course explains the fundamentals of underwater photography, from choosing a camera that suits your needs, helpful camera techniques, choosing your subjects wisely, and finally, learning to use software to maximise the quality of those photographs.

Submit your best underwater or diving lifestyle photo for t 2012 Member Card photo contest. You will have the opportunity to have your photograph, name and / or website printed on the 2012 Diving Society membership card used throughout the world!

Photos must be submitted by 22 September 2011.

Member Card 2012……………..It could be you???

Ask Sarah for more details………

Manta Rays have to be one of the most spectacular and majestic creatures in the ocean.  Sighting this magnificent ray is often a highlight in a diver’s experience.  In Thailand, we have one of the few populations of Giant Mantas in the world. There are several sites that they can be seen on a regular basis and these are only accessible by liveaboards.

"Giant Manta Ray"

Scuba Adventure’s program maximises the chance of seeing mantas.

Scuba Adventure

The sites include Hin Daeng and Hin Muang on the Southern itinerary and Koh Bon and Koh Tachai on the Northern  itinerary.  Last high season was spectacular on the Southern sites.  Normally, mantas are seen on the Southern sites in April and May, but we had them for the whole season. We couldn’t believe our luck when on the first trip of the season we had 3 mantas on the first dive on Hin Daeng and the second dive we had 6!!!!!! That wasn’t sightings, but mantas!!!

Manta Madness

Mantas have their unique markings. The black and white on their underside is how mantas are identified.  We were so lucky as mantas were seen on virtually every trip much to the excitement of the customers. There was one trip where not only  the customers were diving they were able to snorkel with the mantas too.

A truly amazing experience for everyone on board.

The Scuba Diving industry over the years has evolved rapidly and more people are becoming involved. There has always been a misconception that it is a sport that is available to the fit and able bodied.  However, in recent years the industry has seen an increase in disabled divers, which has been a major leap forward. Disabled divers have been supported by the introduction of various organization’s that purely work with people with various disabilities, both physical and mental.  Scuba Cat, 5 * CDC Center, is also a DDI Instructor Training Centre (Disabled Divers International). Sarah Kench, the Owner and General Manager, is a Course Director and an  Instructor Trainer for the organization and Hielke Oppers, a Instructor at Scuba Cat Diving is also an Instructor for DDI.  Scuba Cat Diving recently represented the DDI at MIDE, the Malaysian Dive Show in Kuala Lumpur.  Their presence at the show always attracts interest and it is a positive step in promoting the disabled diving community, which is growing.

Scuba Cat representing the DDI at MIDE 2011

Many disabled divers are restricted with their movements  and sensory functions. Can you imagine being a paraplegic, sitting in a wheelchair for most of your waking day? Most people who have been able bodied and due to injury or disease are restricted do have a tendency to suffer from depression. There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Diving offers hope. It is freedom from a wheelchair. Scuba Cat Diving has offered this freedom  to many people over the years.

Diving for the Disabled

Scuba Cat Diving has facilities that can accommodate disabled  divers. The training center is a multi purpose building, where disabled divers  can enjoy their theory lessons in comfort on the ground floor. Scuba Cat has it’s own swimming pool and day boat, which means that logistics of accommodating a disabled diver is not an issue.  Every disabled diver is assessed and depending on the type of disability a program is put into place to cater for that individual’s needs and wants.

"No Barriers"

This is a wonderful program and with time hopefully more and more disabled divers will enter the sport.  Disabled is a word that tells the world that you can’t do something. Diving ENABLES these people and highlights what they CAN do!!