Jia Wei stayed over at our place so we went for breakfast together at Jalan Kayu.
Since we are quite late. We rushed off to West Coast hitting the speedometer at 110 - 12okm/h.
It took us 18 min from Jalan Kayu to West Coast.
It took us 18 min from Jalan Kayu to West Coast.
What a nice place to start our day
We were greeted by Thomas who spotted us and directed us to the marina.
Place where we board the boat that take us to the dive site
Dun dream abt it. We dun need this 5 star yatch to take us out
Veri, Jia Wei and Chen Lim ahead of me.
After boarding the boat, we received a short orientation and briefing. Soon, the engine roared and we move out of the marina. The sea is quite rough and from time to time, we need to hold on to something. At the same time, we started to prepare our diving gears.
Quick! Get your gear ready!
I am not going to do it for you! You are my buddy not wife now!!!
I am not going to do it for you! You are my buddy not wife now!!!
As we make our way to Pulau Hantu (Ghost Island), we get a chance to see the coastline of Singapore in the west. Mainly facilities related to the oil and gas industry.
Projects are stressful.
Let's all unwind and focus on getting our diving certification!
Our instructors will not allow time to be wasted and diving briefing begins very soon. Nicky, our instructor run thru the activity list with us and also set expectation for the day. He run thru the skills again and to ensure certain safety measure is in place.
Still not sure. Better ask before you get down there!!
Time passes very fast. Soon, the engine slient down and we realise we have reached our dive site. Briefing is still in progress. After the final check, we were asked to get ready for our dive.
Buddy of the Year!!
Me getting ready for dive too!!!
Me getting ready for dive too!!!
Since I do not have an underwater camera. I will not be able to show you pictures of our dive. We make 2 dives and demostrate the skills that we acquire over at the pool dive. These are mainly survival skills that are essential when we dive in the open water.
By 12.00pm, we are all back to the boat and getting ready to go home. We have done well and managed to complete our skills.
By 12.00pm, we are all back to the boat and getting ready to go home. We have done well and managed to complete our skills.
Guys!!! This is the class of diver graduating 21 Dec with Sunny Cove
Victory for day 1!!!!
Just look at the equipment.
This is not a simple activity.
This is not a simple activity.
Cylinder Rack.
Air are stored in these tanks for us consume under water
Regulator that supply air from the tank to the diver.
BCD - Bonyancy Control Device
Attend the course to know how to use this
Attend the course to know how to use this
Weights that help us to dive
Close up of the tank!!
Weight Belt that holds the weights
Flipper tat goes to our feet
Surrounding of Palau Hantu
On our way back
Just look at the logistics involved to go for a dive!!!
We washed up and went for lunch with our course-mates and instructors. Getting a place for all to agree isn't that easy a task. Finally, we agreed on IMM. Brought all to one of our favourite Hong Kong Cafe.
My Wanton Noodle!!!
Coffee mixed with Tea
Group Picture of our course-mates and instructor
After lunch, I drove my wife down to beach road to get more diving gear. I got myself a wet suit as I have bitten by some sea bug. I wanted a full wet suit for maximum protection. After getting our gear, we went to Leisure Drome for tea break.
Our Tea Break at 4.30pm
Veri finally get to taste this Ugly Chicken Puff by Starbucks!!
My favourite Christmas Special Drink - ToffleNut Latte
Left home and cancelled all our evening activities as we were damn tired.
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