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I would like to add that The
Dive Connection were a fantastic team to learn with. They were extremely
encouraging, safety conscious and great fun as well.
JC
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would like to send personal appreciation to both Nick and Danny.
I very much enjoyed the course and feel that they were so encouraging
that without their confidence, I would not have completed the course
with as much ease and fulfilment as I did.
A well structured and organised course that was worth every penny.
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As
you are aware, I recently participated in the PADI Open Water Diver
Course.
I thought I would drop you a line to say how much fun I had on the
course and how professional The Dive Connection were.
Nothing was too much trouble for Danny and Nick and they let us
work at our own pace.
I will definitely recommend The Dive Connection and PADI courses
to my friends in the future.
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The course (Open Water Diver) was
brilliant fun!
There's a good vibe at TDC as well and the instuctors are very patient.
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The course (Open Water Diver) was
very enjoyable with well trained and pleasant staff.
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The course (Open Water Diver) couldn't
really be improved. It was really well set up and it was really
fun to do.
I don't think it could be improved upon.
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A very enjoyable course (Open Water
Diver) with a great team of instructors.
An excellent course - thanks very much.
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I would just like to say a big thank
you to Kirsty, Colette and Claire for all your patience and perseverance
with me on my open water course, and Ilook forward to seeing you
all soon.
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| Hi all, It's Mark here!
I just wanted to
say a HUGE THANK YOU to Tim and Kat for instructing me on my Open
Water Diver course.
I qualified on April
15th along with Scott and Gary and have since had two great dips
back at Horsea.
Thanks to Tim and
Kat the course was not only lots of fun (which in my opinion goes
such a long way in learning) but also full of excellent information
and advice.
The course was set
at just the correct pace and enough time was given to fully understand
each task and skill.
For a long time
I've wanted to see what life is really like beneath the waves
and thanks to you guys I now have the knowledge and confidence
to do exactly that.
Thanks
MW Portchester
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Anyone looking to do a first class Diving
Course has to look no further than the team at The Dive Connection.
Myself and son recently completed a course, and we were made welcome
the second we walked through the door.
Nothing was too much trouble, and the skill and high quality instruction
was evident from day one.
This was continued when I had a problem with my ear, and I was
given one on one training and encouragement to enable me to finish,
all at no extra cost. Special thanks to my Instructor Steve (and
his Manta Shrimp impression) Divemasters Claire & Colin and
Roger for his extra time with me in the pool.
BW and SW Gosport
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Dear Dive Connection
On behalf of the Scouts and Leaders of the 73rd City of Portsmouth
Scout Troop, I would like to take this opportunity to express my
sincere thanks for the Try Dives that we undertook at the Havant
Leisure Centre with The Dive Connection on 22 October and 19 November.
Some 22 members of the troop participated, most of them experiencing
diving for the first time. All of them said how good the activity
was and are asking when we will be doing it again.
I would like to add that all of the staff involved with the two
evenings came across as both professional and capable, ably demonstrating
that they could easily relate to young people and make what can
potentially be a dangerous pastime safe and fun.
It is my intention to run something similar again next year and
I will have no hesitation in coming back to The Dive Connection.
Once again, many thanks and good luck with raising your target of
£6000 for the RNLI.
Martin Mackey
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Dear Matt and Team
Thanks for making me a PADI diver!
I had two very fab weekends and now can't wait to do more.
Thanks again
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Just a quick note to thank you sincerely
for your patience during the past two weekends enabling me to successfully
complete the Open Water Diver course.
Your excellent training skills, patience, sense of humour and above
all tolerance were invaluable in getting me through, especially
yesterday under difficult conditions for us all.
You really are an excellent trainer and if I decide to pursue any
further training with The Dive Connection, I would be looking for
a course that you were taking - probably not good news for you!
AL Waterlooville |
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This course (Full Face Mask) was one of the best run dive courses
I have ever done.
All staff were knowledgeable and helpful and I came away having
learnt a great deal about the full face mask. The practical skill
levels were demanding and it has improved my diving skill. I felt
I earned the certificate as opposed to being on an attendance
course.
Nick is an outstanding instructor.
I will be back for several more courses I am interested in and
I am very willing to travel the distance between Torbay and Portsmouth
because I feel I got excellent tuition and value for money.
I had not seen a dive school with such an excellent selection
of kit to try during the course - this made it for me.
When we phoned and talked to the staff (Nick), they were genuinely
interested in training us for a qualification and not just selling
another course. Dave and I were very impressed with the two days.
RR Torquay
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The (Full Face Mask) course
was fantastic and we both had a great time, even if it looked like
I didn't all the time.
You have a very professional set up, which made us both realise
we were in safe hands the minute we walked in the door.
We will definitely be recommending you to our dive buddies, some
of whom have been talking about FFM's for a while.
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I think that our Open Water Course was excellent.
The instructors worked well with each other and the course was
fun and friendly.
When I enquired about the course, Steve had the time to talk to
me on the phone, gave advice and was patient.
We received personal service - brilliant!
Well recommended.
Jacobs Family
Winchester
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To all @ The Dive Connection
Just a quick note to say a big THANX for the great try dive session
I attended on Sunday 9th April 2006.
With the invaluable guidance and positive support from Nick and
his colleagues, I was able to conquer many demons and understand
why you all get a buzz from diving.
Thanx again.
GG
Portsmouth
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To Mike and Steve
Thank you for being such good instructors and helping me get good
at diving.
It was my first time diving and it was excellent!
I think it is really cool and I can't wait to get my junior diving
qualification.
Joel (age 12)
Waterlooville
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I thought the course (PADI Open Water
Diver) was excellent - it was very well organised and the quality
of the teaching was very good (brilliant, friendly instructors who
were really encouraging and patient).
I will definitely recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn
to dive or improve their diving.
RF Portsmouth |
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My EFR Course was very enjoyable - good
fun, as predicted!
SM Southampton
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The quality of
instruction on my Open Water Diver Course could not be improved
upon.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dive Connection to anyone
who wants to learn to dive, irrespective of their confidence or
age.
All the instructors are friendly, helpful, patient and understanding.
ET Portsmouth |
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I've just completed
my Open Water Course.
I have to say that it was the best money I have ever spent - there
was time to absorb everything, but it was still fun.
I felt that I had everything that I needed and in the open water,
I still felt safe.
I would and have recommended this course to others. Matt, Nick,
Colette and Claire made this course fun and were unstinting with
praise and confidence building. Their patience was endless and much
appreciated.
YH Havant |
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I found this course (PADI Open
Water Diver) to be most informative and the instructors were most
caring.
I would recommend Dive Connection as a first class school.
MC Waterlooville |
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Just wanted to say a great big THANKS
to Allan, Danny, Matt, Nick and Evil Mibberd and everyone else involved
in helping me through my Open Water course.
The course was extremely professional and safe.
If you want a laugh whilst learning to dive, I recommend TDC!
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The course (PADI Open Water Diver)
was excellent, very well run and organised. You are fortunate to
have such an enthusiastic, well-balanced team.
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Couldn't fault the course (PADI Open
Water Diver) in any way.
The staff and instructors were friendly, helpful and put you at
ease straight away.
Can't wait to do the next stage/course.
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Hello All!
Have completed my shark dive. It really was fantastic. The shark
came right up to the cage bars and as he swerved I was able to touch
his tail.
They were about 3.5 metres long!
Thanks for helping me to make this possible.
Marianne Curtis
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Thank you for our Try Dive
on Sunday 31st July 2005.
We all really enjoyed ourselves and are hoping to go again.
Carly and Robert would especially like to thank the lady who encouraged
and helped them both.
Hope to see you again soon.
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Can't say thank you enough
for all your care, concern and laughter.
YH Havant |
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Cheers for a cracking [Open Water] course -
see you soon.
LF Lee on Solent
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Thank you for everything, it's
been fantastic - even with Matt. See you all very soon.
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Thanks for a great [Open Water]
course - superb!
RP Havant |
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Having a great time in Hurghada,
3 days diving so far - absolutely stunning!
Thanks for the great training!
PP Weston Super Mare, Somerset |
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Thanks for all the advice you've
been giving me. I must say that The Dive Connection has rapidly
become my choice of dive school, dive shop and dive club - purely
because of the way that I have been treated every time I have been
in to the shop to look and chat, and for all of the specific attention
that you have provided in assisting me.
It has inspired a great deal of confidence in where my diving will
go from here.
So - thank you!
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Many thanks for the "hand-holding"
last night on the dive 'cos I was not loving it on the surface,
but in the murky huge depths of 7 whole metres, life was utterly
amazing, so a big thank you for making me feel that it was a safe
ride.
Thanks again you guys - you are the best!
GW
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The quality of the instruction on my Open Water
Diver course was excellent - I have seen poor instructors, so
I'd know! The overall quality of instruction and your instructors
are very professional.
No-one enjoys classroom activity but it was dealt with in the
most positive way.
I enjoyed the course. I thought the team were
great - even the "crusher" Tim. When my finances can
hack it, I'll be back for more!
There is a friendly, "family business" feel to The Dive
Connection. Well done guys!
JO Waterlooville
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I really enjoyed the whole experience!
The Dive Connection team were fantastic!
I have already recommended them to others interested in taking up
scuba diving.
JC Waterlooville |
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What can I say?
I've just completed my Open Water course with you guys and I was
blown away - you are such a nice bunch, so friendly and patient.
I couldn't believe that you just sat there and gave us so much encouragement
when things got a bit sticky with some of the skills we had to do.
I teetered on the brink of giving up a few times, but your instructors'
ever-smiling faces and top tuition made me stick to it- and I'm
so glad I did 'cause I think it's one of the best things I've ever
done!
Thanks a million to all the TDC team!
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I enjoyed the course the whole
way through it.
Excellent instructors and a very friendly team!
JW Portsmouth |
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The course was great - don't
change anything!
I felt that you all gave 100% and I was Tim, not "pound signs"
- keep up the good work!
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Excellent course [Peak Performance
Buoyancy] very well supported by Steve, Matt, Shane and Nick.
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Great course [EFR]. I really
enjoyed myself.
I think fun was had by all!
LV
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Top marks chaps - an excellent
course [Dry Suit]!
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I thought that everything we
learned was important and relevant - I thought the course was great!
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Just a card to let you know
we have completed our open water dives.
Tomorrow we are going to do two Adventure dives with a view to completing
the Advanced Course.
Our instructor was impressed with our level or training!
Thanks to you all.
SB
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For
someone who was really apprehensive about learning to dive, it gives
me great pleasure writing this letter to you, to compliment you
and your instructors for all their efforts during my Open Water
course.
Your
instructors, particularly Barry and Allan were exceptionally patient,
friendly and above all exacting, in that we had to complete all
the skills, and complete them properly before they would sign us
off.
This has really given me confidence that the course was conducted
properly and safely at all times and that we weren't allowed to
just "skate through".
The other guys on my course were equally impressed with everything
that you do from the warmth of your welcome, to the endless tea
and coffee to your willingness to answer all our dumb questions.
Thanks a million guys - to say I'll be recommending you goes without
saying!
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Open Water Diver course was adapted to my needs and at my pace.
Everyone was very friendly and supportive - the perfect mix!
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The
Reel and SMB course helped me to learn a lot. The theory materials
were clear and concise and I was very impressed with your quality
of service.
The course was excellent value for money.
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The
Reel and SMB course was excellent from which I learned a great
deal.
Excellent tuition from Nick.
MH Liss
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My
Open Water Diver course could have done with more girls in skimpy
bikinis and less cold water and early mornings!
Seriously, my personal thanks go to Danny whose encouragement and
support meant the difference between passing or failing.
Danny, I thank you!
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recent EFR course was great and undertaken with good humour too!
MH Liss |
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really enjoyed the course. I was very nervous before I started
but all the guys were great and I now can't wait to get to Fiji
and see lots of fish!
Thanks.
HF Southampton
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Just
thought I'd drop you a quick note to say "thanks" for
all that you did for us on our recent Open Water Diver course.
We had shopped around before booking this course with you, but
you were the only ones who made us feel really welcome, at ease
with what we were letting ourselves in for and with a feeling
that we were going to have a great time, which we did!
You were also the only ones that didn't talk to us like we were
idiots and with such a welcoming and professional atmosphere in
your dive centre, you deserve all the credit you get.
Your instruction was faultless with theory, pool and open water
sessions well-paced and fun whilst also being thorough. We felt
we were really well taught in all aspects of our training.
In conclusion, we are really pleased we chose to learn to dive
with you - you go just that little bit further and it makes all
the difference!
Thanks
guys!
PW Fareham
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Hi
Guys
I recently completed my Advanced Open Water course with you and
just wanted to say that all the elements of the course were excellent
and made the whole experience very enjoyable.
The instruction was very good and I would rate you highly on your
friendliness and quality of service.
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would rate my Open Water Diver course as excellent overall - 5
out of 5 in all respects!
You guys are without doubt the friendliest around and certainly
knocked spots off other centres we tried when it came to telling
us what we need to know about the course in a pleasant and easy
to understand way. You always listened to me and never pushed
me into things I wasn't ready for. I'm so glad I did my course
with you.
I will certainly be recommending you.
GG
Portsmouth
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personally feel the course was excellent in all respects.
The instruction, facilities and overall experience could not be
faulted.
My wife contacted a lot of other dive companies but chose you based
on your obvious knowledge, friendliness and willingness to help
and discuss things on the phone.
I would certainly recommend you to others.
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Dear
Nick and Danny
Thanks very much for all your help with the training of myself and
Krissie. We were both very happy with all the aspects of your services
and if we went through the boxes and put all "excellents"
or all "about rights" you might think that you've got
it cracked!
However, as we've not done any courses before, it's difficult to
judge your standards against any other.
But as far as we can tell, you have a very competent setup - well
done!
You also have a very good website.
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All
aspects of my recent Open Water course worked well and the whole
experience was very enjoyable.
I would like to do my AOW next - I'll be in touch regarding dates.
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Rescue Diver course was excellent.
It was well run with all aspects covered so I learned loads. It
was exceptionally well run with very good instructors who gave good
quality of service.
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just had to communicate my thanks to you for such a great Try
Dive last night!
You were so good with me, helping me through the panicky moments,
when I normally would have given up and got out of the water,
you calmed me down and reassured me.
It was a thoroughly exhilarating experience, and I am still on
a high from it now. I have already contacted one son, who sounded
dubious at first, as he doesn't like the water, but I think he
is now keen to give it a try, hopefully the others will be keen
too, and with some friends as well, I think I may soon be contacting
you to arrange a session for a dozen of us!
My sincere thanks to you all, and good luck with your fund raising
for the Macmillan Trust.
LM
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The instructor made the course very enjoyable, having fun along
with the serious parts of the course.
Any questions were answered and explained in a way I understood
and remembered.
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Having
now experienced time with other divers of various skill levels,
it is clear that Nick, Danny and Allan are excellent instructors.
I really appreciated their time and patience. It is an obvious
statement to say "I couldn't have done it without you guys",
but the time and care you took when I came so close to giving
up in the pool got me through it all. Thank you!
Also,
having seen other schools, their equipment is in super condition.
I would, and have, recommended TDC.
CH Portsmouth
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The
instructors were excellent and the pace of the course was great.
I loved this course so much that I am going to take up the advanced
course.
I can't wait!
DM
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The
quality of the instruction in the pool and open water was outstanding,
and together with the quality of the equipment, this gave me the
confidence to successfully complete the course.
I
enjoyed the four days of the course.
Thank you!
MA
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Overall,
an excellent course and excellent instructors.
Fun to do too!
AF
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Thanks
so much for everything guys, it's been fantastic!
I want to live underwater now, it's boring up here!
JS
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My
EFR and Rescue Diver courses were very thorough (and fun).
In the pool for the Rescue Diver course, the instructors were very
patient and understanding and the pupil to instructor ratio was
excellent.
The overall quality of the instruction was first class - well done!
The courses were first-rate.
Thank you.
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trip to Lanzarote could not have been improved.
We enjoyed it very much and would like to thank you for organising
it and for being such good and patient instructors.
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I
came to Nick and Danny at TDC having already passed my Open Water
course, but not really feeling confident to just jump in and dive.
11
dives later, I've passed my AOW, have specialities in Dry Suit
and Peak Performance Buoyancy...
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than that I have much more confidence in my diving all thanks
to the time and effort of Nick and Danny.
How
good are these guys?
Well....I'm
just about to handover more cash for my EFR and Rescue Diver courses,
and we've already spoken about how a Divemaster course would work.........that's
how good Nick and Danny are.
If
you want to learn your way, your pace, Nick and Danny are the
instructors for you.
JY
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Just
a thank you really.
I
enjoyed the course very much and want to thank you both for the
support and confidence you gave me throughout.
I
don't think I would have completed it all so easily and confidently
without you both.
The
course was excellent - worth every penny!
Not
long till my Thailand trip now - just 4 months. I am also planning
a trip to Australia and so diving will be top of the agenda there
also. I can't wait!
I'll
keep you posted!
Thanks
again for an excellent time.
RC
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Overall
excellent.
Keep
the ratios low - could not find any faults.
SF
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Such
patience in the pool! First class in open water giving a superb
grounding and instilling very good habits.
The
quality of service was above and beyond and was tremendous value.
The Lanzarote trip was great value too!
JR
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The
course overall was of an excellent standard and I would recommend
to any potential diver trainees. Due to the small nature of the
group, I feel this improved the quality/standard of teaching and
learning.
The
website is excellent too!
My
trip to Lanzarote - brilliant!
ML
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Made
thoroughly enjoyable by yourselves.
No
hesitation in recommending you to friends.
CB
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Just
a note to say thanks for getting me through my advanced course.
I really enjoyed my time in Lanzarote and I'd love to do the trip
again.
Many
thanks for a great time.
PB
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Very
professional.
I
had shopped around beforehand but I'm glad I chose to learn to
dive with you. I very much appreciated the enthusiasm and thoroughness
that Nick and Danny showed.
I
would certainly recommend.
GC
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The
instruction was excellent.
I
felt I really knew the theory as queries were covered well. The
practical elements in the pool were well taught and the tutors
were patient and willing to repeat things until right.
The
instruction and pace were far superior to instruction I had on
the Great Barrier Reef. The Dive Connection ensured we completed
all skills satisfactorily and I felt confident and safe at the
end of the course.
I
will recommend them. Thank you.
SP
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the rest of the ... dive was an enjoyable experience, particularly
in such good visibility.
Thanks
again for TDC's expert tuition.
MG
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Thanks
for the photo's and for the diving on Sunday - great fun, really
enjoyed it.
GJ
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