Dahab PADI Rescue Duver & Dive Master - Egypt

Product Details

Why Base Camp?

• 25 hours coaching per week including extensive individual feedback
• High qualified coaches used throughout
• Dive in one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world!
• Superior accommodation on the beach, 5 minutes walk to the village
• This trip can be divided into Rescue Diver and Dive Master 4 week courses

Dahab area

Dahab is located in the South Sinai and has some of the most spectacular dive sites in the world. It lies alongside the deepest section of the African rift, the giant crack in the earth’s crust that formed the Red Sea.

The jagged mountains above Dahab descend at much the same angle under water, to a depth of some 2000m, forming a dramatic seascape of valleys, canyons and caves. Most of Dahab’s dive-spots are geologically unique; the depth of the dive-sites mean that you are in the unique position of seeing pelagic and reef ecosystems coexisting just a few meters from the beach. Two dive-sites, the Canyon and the Blue Hole, are world renowned amongst divers.

Masbat Town

2 km from the Black Rock Dive Centre is the local town of Masbat, which offers a traditional Egyptian experience. Busy market stalls, shops, restaurants and cafes welcome visitors from all over the world. The European influence has gently flavoured Masbat and many bars now offer alcohol and SAT TV. There are also several companies establishing excursions and alternative activities packages which are well-worth consideration to enhance your Egyptian experience.

Accommodation

All our clients in Dahab are accommodated in the Hotel Coralia, which is another close neighbour of Harry Nass and Black Rock Dive Centre. The hotel enjoys a huge expanse of green open space, no mean feat in the middle of a desert, and is located on the prime stretch of beach within easy reach of the watersports facilities in the day, and the bars at night. It’s beach is shaded and breezy, and the building offers excellent views of the bay.

Our Coaches

The Black Rock Diving Centre is European owned and the teaching environment has without a doubt the most professional, relaxed and fun atmosphere in and around the Dahab area. Ideally located, it is within striking distance of all the major dive sites, as well as the windsurfing and kitesurfing lagoons. It has a wide range of equipment and instructors are professional, laid back, and charming.

Course Outline

Date: Jul 5 2008 - Aug 30 2008
Length: 8 weeks

Divemaster

Date: Aug 30 2008
Programme: In your second week the programme covers the Enriched Air Driver and Emergency First Response courses.
Activities: Welcome drinks on arrival in resort, and nights out in Dahab including a bar tour. Alternative activities include snorkeling and wakeboarding.

Date: Sep 6 2008
Programme: In your second week the programme covers the Enriched Air Driver and Emergency First Response courses.
Activities: Visits to the night markets in town to practice bartering, walking trips to the Coloured Canyon, and Quad biking in Dahab.

Date:Sep 13 2008
Programme:The third week of the course includes nature study and emergency management courses, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to dive recreationally.
Activities: Walking and mountain biking excursions to the Coloured Canyon, with Yoga/Meditation wind-down in evenings.

Date: Sep 20 2008
Programme: In your fourth week you will be consolidating your diving learnt so far, and completing the learning needed to attain the PADI Rescue Diver qualification. There will also be lots of time to dive recreationally.
Activities: Camel trekking through the Sinai Desert, with the possibility of a beduin dinner and overnight stay. Possible trip to Mount Moses.

Divemaster

Date: Sep 27 2008
Programme: The next four weeks of the course will concentrate on attaining the PADI Divemaster qualification. This course teaches you leadership skills through being an understudy at the dive centre and through a series of practical training exercises that involve both classroom and independent study.
Activities: Kitesurfing, mountainbiking and horse riding are all possibilities. In the evening, either relaxed drinks on the beach, or take a trip to Dahab's night markets.

Date:Oct 4 2008
Programme: With over 60 dives and covering 12 topics such as dive theory, you will develop water skills and stamina that stretch your ability to organize.
Activities: Wakeboarding, windsurfing and snorkeling on the water, beach volleyball and even belly dancing!

Date: Oct 18 2008
Programme: This course expands the problem solving skills learned in Rescue Diver training, and extends it from accident management and prevention scenarios to supervisory situations with student divers and certified divers.
Activities: Quad biking, climbing and horse riding. In the evenings, relax in a beach bar or do some yoga or meditation.

Date: Oct 25 2008
Programme:Divemaster candidates are introduced to problem solving that may include more than safety-related issues, and include handling customer service, business and operational challenges faced by PADI Dive Centers. The last week will also offer opportunities to dive recreationally.
Activities: Your choice of activities in the final week, and possible trip to St. Katherine's Monastery. End of course party and leaving dinner.

Included in the Course

Airport transfers, Accommodation (shared), Food, Base Camp Support Team, Instructor training (25+ hours per week), PADI Rescue Diver & Dive Master course (with all manuals/materials etc), PADI Rescue Diver & Dive Master exam fee, First Aid Course, Social events, Base Camp partner discounts, Recruitment Service and more!

Base Camp Guarantee

When you book with Base Camp you know you are getting the best customer service. We provide 5 full days of instruction from the most qualified coaches with comfortable central accommodation and social events / activities. Our small personal team both in the UK and abroad are here to answer any questions you have and our state of the art intranet gives you 24 hour access to loads of information including your account, the course plan, message board and media area.