I had been interested to do Scuba Diving for quite sometimes.On 2007, I had enrolled for a Scuba Diving Open Water class here in Melaka. The certification body was NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors). I managed to know the diving instructor through one of my contact in Kuala Lumpur. The plan laid by the instructor was 3 nights of theory, 1 day of confined water and 3 days of Open Water. I attended 2 nights of the theory classes but after that I got transferred to Kuala Lumpur and missed my class. And as time passes by, I realized that I can't actually commit to the class schedule and training due to my work and health issue at that moment as I was suffering from a Cervical Spine Injury. My hope to get certified fades away.
Recently on April 2011, my interest to go scuba emerges again. After browsing the net looking for a certification associations in Melaka, I had encountered an advertisement of PADI Open Water Course. Without delay, I contacted the Dive Master and set my appointment.
The PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructor) laid programme is totally different from NAUI. The Dive Master told me that the programme will consist of 2 Confined Water Dive, 1 Theory, 2 days Open Water on a selected island,1 theory while on the island and of course the final exam will be done on the island. I straight away agreed with the programme and paid the fees. I knew that if I delay my decision, I might not be able to become a certified diver forever.
On my first pool session, I was a bit nervous. Yes, I am an experience swimmer but not in diving. Diving is a totally new thing to me. I was lucky as my first pool session was just between me and my Dive Master. With only myself, the Dive Master can 100% concentrate his teaching on me. The class went well and on that first day, I dive to the deepest pool area at 4 meter deep. From what I can remember, below are some important lesson that I had been taught :-
A few days later, an Instructor came from Kuala Lumpur and taught me on theory. At first, I thought the theory session would definitely be a boring session (like going back to school). But I was wrong, the theory class being done in a very relax and friendly way by the instructor where he threat me as his friend, so I felt very comfortable in absorbing the lesson. And again, it was a one on one lesson.
My second pool session was delayed as my wife gave birth to my 3rd child. I think I stopped for about 2/3 weeks. On 29th May 2011, I went to my 2nd class (3rd time) with confident. Not over confident but confident enough to feel comfortable with the depth and using the scuba gear. But yet, still I can't maintained the performance of getting the neutral buoyancy with ease. I think I will learn this more during island session. On this 2nd class some important lesson that being taught :-
And on this session, confirmation of my island trip had been made. My island session will be held from 6th June 2011 up to 8th June 2011 in Redang Island, Terengganu Darul Iman. At first I thought of it would be either Lang Tengah or Tioman, but Redang also will do-lah as long as I can get certified.
I hope that everything will goes well and smooth in Redang. I am eager for the trip. The only thing that worrying me is the motion sickness / seasick. I will spare some motion sickness pill and consumed them accordingly to avoid this as if we get seasick, surely we can't concentrate on diving especially for a newbie like me.
Below are some of the photo taken during my pool session :-
The Pool - Ayer Keroh Country Club
Testing the housing for leakage - Kid Pool
The Pool - From Shallow to Deep
My Dive Master tested the new Camera on me, teaching me the half water half surface technique
I am underwater
Recently on April 2011, my interest to go scuba emerges again. After browsing the net looking for a certification associations in Melaka, I had encountered an advertisement of PADI Open Water Course. Without delay, I contacted the Dive Master and set my appointment.
The PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructor) laid programme is totally different from NAUI. The Dive Master told me that the programme will consist of 2 Confined Water Dive, 1 Theory, 2 days Open Water on a selected island,1 theory while on the island and of course the final exam will be done on the island. I straight away agreed with the programme and paid the fees. I knew that if I delay my decision, I might not be able to become a certified diver forever.
On my first pool session, I was a bit nervous. Yes, I am an experience swimmer but not in diving. Diving is a totally new thing to me. I was lucky as my first pool session was just between me and my Dive Master. With only myself, the Dive Master can 100% concentrate his teaching on me. The class went well and on that first day, I dive to the deepest pool area at 4 meter deep. From what I can remember, below are some important lesson that I had been taught :-
- Always breathing normally underwater. Do not stop breathing or hold your breath as it will cause lung injury.
- Introduction of scuba gears. How to assemble and dissemble them.
- Right method of finning
- Mask Clearing
- 2nd stage (regulator) recovery
- Technique to ease leg cramp underwater
- Positive, Negative and Neutral Buoyancy Control using Weight & Buoyancy Control Device.
- Equalization Technique
A few days later, an Instructor came from Kuala Lumpur and taught me on theory. At first, I thought the theory session would definitely be a boring session (like going back to school). But I was wrong, the theory class being done in a very relax and friendly way by the instructor where he threat me as his friend, so I felt very comfortable in absorbing the lesson. And again, it was a one on one lesson.
My second pool session was delayed as my wife gave birth to my 3rd child. I think I stopped for about 2/3 weeks. On 29th May 2011, I went to my 2nd class (3rd time) with confident. Not over confident but confident enough to feel comfortable with the depth and using the scuba gear. But yet, still I can't maintained the performance of getting the neutral buoyancy with ease. I think I will learn this more during island session. On this 2nd class some important lesson that being taught :-
- Buddy breathing
- Clearing Mask (again)
- Finning (again)
- Open BCD and Wear BCD Underwater
- Open BCD and Wear BCD on Surface
- CESA (Control Emergency Swimming Ascent) - Horizontal & Vertical
And on this session, confirmation of my island trip had been made. My island session will be held from 6th June 2011 up to 8th June 2011 in Redang Island, Terengganu Darul Iman. At first I thought of it would be either Lang Tengah or Tioman, but Redang also will do-lah as long as I can get certified.
I hope that everything will goes well and smooth in Redang. I am eager for the trip. The only thing that worrying me is the motion sickness / seasick. I will spare some motion sickness pill and consumed them accordingly to avoid this as if we get seasick, surely we can't concentrate on diving especially for a newbie like me.
Below are some of the photo taken during my pool session :-
The Pool - Ayer Keroh Country ClubTesting the housing for leakage - Kid PoolThe Pool - From Shallow to DeepMy Dive Master tested the new Camera on me, teaching me the half water half surface techniqueI am underwaterFrom left : Myself, My Dive Master and My Buddy
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