Eco Dive Grenada | Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, PADI Training and Trekking Tours in Grenada http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:32:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Guest Feedback http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/guest-feedback/ http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/guest-feedback/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:32:55 +0000 JCF http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/?p=1685 A little overdue but a big thank you to Allan and Martin for their great company and lovely feedback.  Season’s Greetings!

“I just wanted to thank you and the guys (and Norlyn of course) for a really enjoyable 2 weeks of diving … Both Martin and I enjoyed our diving very much, and we have some very good and amusing memories – we won’t hesitate to come and do it again the next time we are on the island. I’m sure that there will be a next time … good luck to you all and please pass on my regards to everyone there – I will get something onto Tripadvisor in due course :)”

more lovely feedback to read HERE

Thank You!!

Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/guest-feedback/feed/ 0 Bye for now and safe trip! SGUBA divers saying see you later to Grenada … http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/bye-for-now-and-safe-trip-sguba-divers-saying-see-you-later-to-grenada/ http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/bye-for-now-and-safe-trip-sguba-divers-saying-see-you-later-to-grenada/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:18 +0000 JCF http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/?p=1692 Eco Dive would like to wish all our SGUBA divers who have finished their terms in Grenada, a fantastic holiday season – safe trip and BEST OF LUCK with your adventures ahead!  We have had a great time with you here and look forward to your homecoming trips to come :)

Some of our divers styling here … more pictures please send them in!

Best of luck, congratulations and come back anytime!!

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To give you an idea of what is involved … Our first lesson starts with an orientation with your PADI Instructor followed by a pool session in the Coyaba Beach Resort pool. In this confined water environment we introduce new divers to their equipment, give you all the time you need to get comfortable and teach you a few basic skills and exercises to build confidence. Once the new divers and their PADI Instructors are satisfied, which usually takes anywhere from ten minutes to an hour, the divers pass through the Eco Dive Shop where we get set to go out on your first open water dive. We travel to the dive site by boat (2-10 minute drive) and spend the next hour getting in, getting comfortable and getting under de sea! The dive sites are experience and comfort level appropriate therefore when the new diver picks their comfort zone whether it is 2 feet below or 35 feet below there promises to be lots to see and a great bucket-kicking-eye-opening experience!

Christie explaining some of the exercises to follow to our new divers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

taking our first breaths underwater - "ok"!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practicing our Alternate Airsource skills in buddy teams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduated the shallow end!! - now off to the deep end equalizing all the way...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and ahhhhhh ... this is why we do this!

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not our pregnant mommy but one of our lovely regulars on Shark Reef

See more at TripAdvisor HERE

 

 

 

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Congratulations!

Leah with one proud Dad in the background

practicing our alternate air source use

practicing our mask clearing - which until we borrowed dad's mask was something we did a lot :) - and I must say Leah did it very well!

Leah practicing her regulator removal and replacement - we like those bubbles!!

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To start, a video of Leah taking her first backwards role entry! Still shots to follow soon

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Sinking Christ of the Deep 5 Sinking Christ of the Deep 1 Sinking Christ of the Deep 2 Sinking Christ of the Deep 3 Sinking Christ of the Deep 4

 

Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/news/new-christ-of-the-deep-statue-safe-in-sculpture-park/feed/ 0 NEW “Christ of the Deep” Statue to launch in the Sculpture Park this week!! http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/new-christ-of-the-deep-statue-to-launch-in-the-sculpture-park-this-week/ http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/scuba-diving/new-christ-of-the-deep-statue-to-launch-in-the-sculpture-park-this-week/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:33:45 +0000 JCF http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/?p=1625 As part of the Bianca C 50th anniversary celebrations a local artist, Troy Lewis, created a beautiful replica of the “Christ of the Deep” statue donated by the Costa Cruise Lines to thank the Grenadian people for their generosity all those years ago in opening their homes successfully rescuing over 600 people.  The ‘new’ Christ of the Deep was blessed on the anniversary weekend at the end of October and has been on display in the Careenage in St George’s since.  This Thursday the statue will be moved to her new home in our very own – and the world’s first – underwater sculpture park in Molinere Bay.  With efforts led by the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Management group (GUSMI) and assistance from Seafaris Grenada, Eco Dive and the Grenada Coast Guard we will be seeing this fabulous statue underwater by this coming weekend.  We wish a speedy, safe and successful move to all involved.  Seen below are pictures from the blessing ceremony and pictures of Christ of the Deep in his new resting place will follow soon!

The new Christ of the Deep Statue sculpted by Troy Lewis on display in the Carenage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our PADI regional Manager for joining us to lay the plaque on the Bianca C wreck!

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Special thank you to our regional PADI manager Mike for joining us, Blue Magazine for covering the event, the GBT for the support, GT for an eternal safety stop buddy and  – Eco Dive, ScubaTech, Native Spirit, Aquanauts and Dive Grenada – dive centers for taking part in the commemorative Bianca C plaque laying dive on Saturday.

We had some great dives with great company and there are more to come but some starter pics here (thank Peter!!).  stay tuned :) …

PADI Regional Manager Mike and Christie attaching the plaque on Bianca C in the swimming pool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ahhhhh - making it to the bottom of the descent line with divers in on their way - ahhhh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

all caught off guard - freshly laid plaque in Bianca's swimming pool. Thanks all!

 

 

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Divers!

Our schedule is coming together for this weekend and this is what it looks like so far …

Friday morning meeting for 9 am at Eco Dive for a Bianca C dive – scouting dive to finalize plans for the location of the laying of the plaque.  [Remember that divers must be advanced certified or have recent extensive deep diving experienced logged and an open water diver certification.  If you need a check out dive or a refresher before the weekend time is running out .. contact us today!!]

Saturday October 22nd 2011

9 am Blessing of the new Christ of the Deep (going in the Underwater Sculpture Park) and the plaque to be laid on the Bianca C
location – Carenage George’s at the current Christ of the Deep statue

11 am Bianca C dive with the Grenada Scuba Diving Association members, our regional PADI Representative, Blue Magazine press and guests to lay the plaque on Bianca C! Meeting at Eco Dive for 11 am

Afternoon – Evening: Drinks and live music by Umbrellas Beach Bar (their 1 Year Anniversary Congrats!!)

Sunday October 23rd 2011

8 am Commemorative church service in the St George’s Cathedral

11 am Dive in the Marine Protected Area in the Underwater Sculpture Park at the site for the sinking of the new Christ of the Deep

11 am Clean up dive in our Marine Protected Area with our PADI rep,  Blue Magazine and the GSDA — participation encouraged!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“BIANCA C” SPECIALS THIS WEEKEND ONLY:  15% off Bianca C dives and join the clean up dive for $20 USD pp

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