Thursday, October 01, 2009
Scubaholics Anonymous - Dive Calendar 2009

Ola Scubaholics!

Here's some updates on my dive plans for 2009:                     (updated:- 01 October 2009)

Feb 12 - 16 - Mabul / Kapalai / Semporna @ Big John [what an awesome trip!]

Apr 24 - 26 - Perhentian Underwater Challenge [keeping my fingers crossed]

Apr 29 - 03 May - Anilao, Philippines [another awesome trip!]

May 22 - 25 - Tioman Reef Divers [superb vis & awesome group!]

Jun 18 - 23 - Lembeh Straits, Indonesia [closed]

July - Tioman Reef Divers [closed]

Aug 28 - 31 - Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai @ Big John Scuba [fully booked]

Sep 18 - 25 - Komodo, Indonesia [fully booked]

Nov 18 - 23 - Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai @ Big John Scuba [open for booking]

Dec - Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai @ Big John Scuba

Please contact me for more info. See you in the waters soon!

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Adventure Show Asia 2009

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Scubaholics Anonymous Dive Calendar 2010

Ola Scubaholics!

Here's some updates on my dive plans for 2010:                     (updated:- 01 October 2009)

Feb 04 - 07 : Padang, Indonesia (tbc)  / Ambon, Indonesia

Mac - Tioman Reef Divers / Manado-Bunaken

Apr - Perhentian Underwater Challenge

May - Layang - Layang, Sabah / Tioman Reef Divers

Jun 17 - 22 : Komodo, Indonesia with Blue Dragon (UW Photography Workshop by Mohan Thanabalan - PADI Digital UW Photography Instructor)

July - Lembeh Straits, Indonesia / Pulau Bidong

Aug - Merdeka @ Big John Scuba

Sep - Bali, Indonesia

Oct - Komodo, Indonesia with Blue Dragon (UW Photography Workshop by Mohan Thanabalan - PADI Digital UW Photography Instructor)

Nov - Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai @ Big John Scuba

Dec - Anilao, Phillipines / Similans, Thailand

Please contact me for more info. See you in the waters soon!

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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Frog Indigo Backplate System BCD

Hello scubaholics!

Anyone planning on getting a new bcd? This is it! The new Frog Indigo Backplate System! Now available in Malaysia!

Features:

Frog Indigo Single tank 30 lb wing complete with 3mm Stainless steel backplate,STA and harness. Includes cam bands.

- Doughnut style wing
- Outer shell built from 1680 denier nylon
- Inner bladder from 400 denier nylon
- Heavy Duty YKK zipper
- 316 marine grade Stainless backplate, single tank adapter and D rings
- CE Certified

Benefits and Features

Streamlined and therefore minimises swimming effort
Donut design allows easy migration of gas round the wing
Perfect fit for all divers at any level of experience
Rear dump to vent gas during the dive, keeping you horizontal
Adjustable pre bent D rings for easy stowage of accessories
Replaceable inner bladder protected by strong outer shell

Do contact me to find out your special introductory offer on this wonderful product. Cheers!

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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Let's go diving! - Lembeh 18 - 23 June 2009

Lembeh Straits

North Sulawesi, Indonesia

18 - 23 June 2009


 

  

 

Introducing the resort…

 

Bastianos Lembeh started to operate since 1st February 2006. The resort is simple, clean and comfortable. Most of the resort staff is local, very polite and understand a holiday person's need for convenience.

 

 The dive operation are owned and run by the local experienced certified PADI dive master and instructors. The crew knows the area and the marine life very well, and they understand all type of diver's expectation – leisure, newbie, underwater photographer…


Why Lembeh Straits?

  • The world best macro and muck diving
  • Easy accessibility and safe diving
  • Very long dive time in wonderful shallow water
  • Scenic and unique environment
  • House to many of yet-to-be described species
  • Value for $$$

 

Package price: RM1600/diver (A/C), RM1450/diver (fan)

Price inclusive of:

  • Return pick up transfer Manado airport – Lembeh
  • 4 nights accommodation twin share basis
  • 8 guided boat dives with tank, weight & weightbelt
  • All meals on the resort

 

General Dive Schedule

 

Day 1: arrival, pick up transfer to dive resort, Lunch, Check out dive and dinner

 

Day 2 – Day 3: Breakfast, 3 day dives – Lunch and dinner

 

Day 4: Breakfast, 1 day dive (restriction to no fly time)– Lunch and dinner

 

Day 5: Breakfast, check out resort and transfer to airport

 

*Guided tour is in small group ratio, the divemaster will look into customer diver's experience level and interest to decide dive site

 

Recommended flight:

Airasia (from Malaysia LCCT -1 fly time on every Tuesday and Thursday)

 

Silkair (from Singapore – every Monday, Wednesday, Friday (going only) and Saturday)


Those interested, please contact me soonest to book your seats. Only 4 spaces left... :)

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Scubaholics Anonymous Celebrates Hari Raya 2009 @ Komodo, Indonesia

Ola Scubaholics!

The new year has begun and so is a new diving season! Back by popular demand.......Let's go to Komodo!
Only 14 seats available, on board MV Blue Dragon. http://www.bfdive.com/trip.htm
This is a trip not to be missed!



Trip details:

Date: 18th to 25th September 2009 (Hari Raya Puasa Holidays)
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights (6 diving days)
LOB: MV Blue Dragon
Price: RM 4,600 (ex-Bali)
- 5 seats left!

Package includes:
1 night accommodation in Bali (twin-share)
6 nights accommodation on MV Blue Dragon (twin-share)
Return flight transfers: Bali - Labuan Bajo - Bali
All meals on board MV Blue Dragon only
Tanks, wieghts & weight belts
3 dives per day

Package DOES NOT include:
Alcohol & Tobacco products
Marine Conservation & Park fees - USD$30.00
All airport taxes
Scuba equipment, torch, etc. - rental available

Flights details: (Total RM 679.00 - as of 13/01/09)
Depart
Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL) to Bali (DPS)
Fri 18 Sep 2009
Depart 0940
Arrive 1240
Return
Bali (DPS) to Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL)
Fri 25 Sep 2009
Depart 2015
Arrive 2315

To all confirmed divers going:- Will need FINAL confirmation by 15th May 2009 with deposit of RM 1,000.

Please forward deposit payment to this acc. Maybank 1123 1706 4273 Mohan Adnan Thanabalan

We look forward to diving with you all soon! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need more info. Thanks and have a great day ahead! Cheers!

Regards,

Mohan Thanabalan
Scubaholics Anonymous
Underwater Photographer
PADI DM #491262
Tel: +60-12-212 7909
For more trip updates, go to: www.scubaholic.blogdrive.com
For my UW gallery, go to: www.flickr.com/photos/scubaholics_anonymous

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Earth Hour Malaysia - switch off your lights!

 

 

 

 

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Monday, March 23, 2009
Scubaholics Anonymous dives Anilao, Philippines

Olá Scubaholics!
 
The trip that we've all been waiting for, is now here! Let's dive Anilao during Labour Day 2009! Please find trip details as follows:-
 
Anilao, Philippines (ex-Manila)
29 April - 03 May 2009, 5D/4N (Whale shark season...)
Package price: USD$ 500 only! - 1 more seat left!!!!!
 
Includes:
Twin share accomodations in A/C rooms
12 guided boat dives (4 diving days)
Daily Buffet Bfast, Lunch & Dinner
Unlimited shore dives
Usage of tanks, weights & weight belts
Land transfers (airport-resort-airport)
Dive pass & entrance fee
 
Excludes:
Flights to Manila
Airport taxes
Scuba gears
Alcoholic beverages
 
Flight Info:
http://book.cebupacificair.com
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Manila (MNL)
29 Apr 09
5J 502 depart KUL 1:20 AM arrive MNL 5:00 AM
 
Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
03 May 09
5J 501 depart MNL 8:55 PM arrive KUL 12:35 AM
(flights are bout RM 700 now. Will check from time to time for special or cheaper fares)
 

Bookings are open now. Limited to 14 divers only. Please confirm your booking by replying this email or contacting me personally. The resort will hold the rooms for us till end January 2009 due to peak season. So please send your confirmation latest by 31 March 2009 by 1700hrs.


Upon confirmation, i will then update on a deposit request.
I personally look forward to this trip! Im very excited! Hope you all are too! So gimme a call or reply this mail to confirm your seats! Cheers!

Mohan Thanabalan
Scubaholics Anonymous
Underwater Photographer
PADI DM #491262
Tel: +60-12-212 7909

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Thursday, January 01, 2009
Scubaholics Dives Celebes Sea with Big John Scuba, 12 - 16 Feb 2009

Ola Scubaholics,

First & foremost, a Merry Xmas and a Happy 2009!

This year was fantastic if you asked me. Komodo, Sipadan with SUPERB visibility on all trips, the drunk nites in Tioman, mosquitos in Pulau Weh and all other great dives we've had in 2008! Especially to all our new friends that joined us this year getting certified! Congrats and welcome to the underwater world!

I've been super busy since November till now, lotsa events happening at work and other stuff as well. No diving till after CNY for me. Sigh.....

So, to prepare my my next plunge into the blue ocean, and i so miss putting my camera to work again, here's the 1st trip im planning for 2009, let's go to Big John's!

[PADI certification courses are also happening on this trip too!]

12 divers / students only
- 1st come, 1st serve basis

Leisure dive package
5 days / 4 nites - RM 1,450 only!
(ex-Tawau)
12th - 16th February 2009
Package includes:

  • 9 boat dives - Mabul, Kapalai, Siamil
  • 2 boat dives - Sipadan
  • daily meals - breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • twin share basis accomodation
  • land & sea transfers
  • tanks, weights & weight belt

Not included:

  • flights to Tawau
  • alcohol & cigarettes
  • scuba gear (available for rental @ RM 60 per day)

PADI Open Water Course
5 days / 4 nites - RM 1,600 only! (ex-Tawau)
12th - 16th February 2009
Package includes:

  • PADI Open Water Course manual & Certification card
  • 4 open water dives
  • 3 leisure boat dives (applies only if OW course is completed)
  • daily meals - breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • twin share basis accomodation
  • land & sea transfers
  • tanks, weights & weight belt

Not included:

  • flights to Tawau
  • alcohol & cigarettes

PADI Advance Open Water Course
5 days / 4 nites - RM 1,600 only! (ex-Tawau)
12th - 16th February 2009
Package includes:

  • PADI Advance Open Water Course manual & Certification card
  • 5 advance open water dives (scuba gear included)
  • 6 boat dives - leisure
  • daily meals - breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • twin share basis accomodation
  • land & sea transfers
  • tanks, weights & weight belt

Not included:

  • flights to Tawau
  • alcohol & cigarettes
  • scuba gear (available for rental @ RM 60 per day)

Flight details
Departure
Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL) to Tawau (TWU)
Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 Flight AK 5152
ETD: Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL) at 07:20
ETA: Tawau (TWU) at 10:05

Arrival
Tawau (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL)
Monday, 16 Feb 2009 Flight AK 5155
ETD: Tawau (TWU) at 18:10
ETA: Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL) at 21:00

Those confirmed and interested to join this dive excursion, please reply this mail no later than 15th January 2009 to confirm your seats. Please also book your flights accordingly.
A deposit of RM 500 will be needed upon confirmation and balance will be needed by 31st January 2009. Please bank in deposits to:-
Maybank 1123 1706 4273 Mohan Adnan Thanabalan

I look forward to this trip with you all especially this will be my 1st trip of 2009. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further info.

Hope to see ya'll underwater soon! Dive safe, be safe, don't drink & drive and a Happy 2009! Cheers!

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Happy 2009!

May all your diving wishes come true this 2009! (We can help you make it happen...hehe!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Warmest Regards from Scubaholics Anonymous

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