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On March 25, 2005 DIVETECH of Grand Cayman was presented
with the PADI National Geographic Center Award.
PADI
presented Divetech with the National
Geographic Dive Center Award. This is a qualification program
with recognition awarded to dive centers around the world
that meet and fulfill all criteria for this prestigious
award. From PADI, the Professional Association of Dive Instructors
that issued the awards, "Congratulations! We are very happy
to award Divetech, Ltd. the PADI National Geographic Dive
Center Award. PADI recognizes your business as a progressive
dive operation that offers the best customer service, education,
equipment selection and dive experiences. Your commitment
to advancing a premium-level of adventure and environmental
awareness in your education programs is exciting and commendable.
You are cultivating an elite class of people who understand
the importance and the impact they have on the ocean realm
and what they can do to preserve it for future generations.
In essence, you are creating ambassadors for the underwater
world."
The National
Geographic Diver program is available to new students
who wish to learn how to dive and also to advanced, experienced
divers who want to increase their dive skills. The program
promotes adventure, discovery, exploration and aquatic conservation.
It's all about enjoyment of the vast underwater realm. Skills
and techniques such as hovering, buoyancy control, observation,
navigation, marine identification, charting, mapping and
exploration are all wrapped up in the course. In the end,
it comes down to relaxation and comfort, the ability to
really see what the underwater colonies, cities and country-side
have to offer, and how to enjoy and protect them for future
generations to come.
As part of a growing commitment to fund the Society's initiatives,
all of National Geographic's net proceeds from the PADI
National Geographic Diver program will support exploration,
conservation, research, and education. National Geographic
supports a wide array of aquatic initiatives, including
expeditions to reveal and share unique underwater environments
around the globe. Other projects will include preservation
of national marine sanctuaries and protection of endangered
aquatic animals and plants.
Divetech maintains a high standard of staff, equipment,
safety and more for diving. We love to branch out and embrace
new technologies, new equipment, new concepts. This is one
more addition that we can bring to Grand Cayman for support
of the diving Industry and tourism to Cayman. So, if you
are looking to learn how to dive, or expand your current
diving skills, the National Geographic Diver program may
be for you. Divetech operates daily boat charters and offer
two great shore diving locations in West Bay, at Turtle
Reef underneath the Cracked Conch Restaurant, and at Cobalt
Coast Resort on the North wall. www.divetech.com
divetech@candw.ky
toll free 888 946-5656 - ask for Divetech |
Why
participate in National Geographic Week?
You
will join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists.
The insight and training you gain during this program will
expand your eco-awareness and elevate your diving skills
to next level. You'll learn to observe and explore like
an underwater scientist.
The
National Geographic Diver program begins with the PADI Open
Water Diver program, enhanced with unique adventures. You
will learn to explore in greater detail, identify important
underwater features and navigate with certainty. You will
have the diving knowledge and practice to maneuver along
the reef 's fragile and varied ecosystems.
You
will gain new tools to understand and safely explore the
underwater world after taking the National Geographic Diver
program. These new skills will last you a lifetime!
Your
adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification,
where you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience
to live a more enriched diving life.
- You'll
learn basic dive skills and safety information through
the PADI Open Water Diver course.
- You'll
be introduced to worldwide dive environments and opportunities
by interacting with the National Geographic Diver Almanac
and DVD.
- You'll
learn to fine-tune your buoyancy to hover easily and
maneuver carefully through delicate aquatic habitats.
- You'll
learn how to observe your surroundings in order to get
the best experience from each dive. You'll gain practical
experience by gathering information and collecting images
to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing
what you've discovered through your observations.
- You'll
improve your navigation skills and ability to find your
way around underwater by using a compass as well as
natural references.
- You'll
be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and
be able to identify local plants and animals.
Send
your reservation request to: reservations@cobaltcoast.com
and start your new adventure. Or call toll free 1
888 946 5656 to set up your room and dive reservations!
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