Splash Red Sea Hurghada

25/01/2024

Another great article that particularly applies to the situation when teaching adaptive diving, what we think we do to what we actually do is a big distance with certain agencies and their training 🤔

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/Work-as-Imagined-vs-Work-as-Done?fbclid=IwAR0Kka325q5vx4mU4IjKAohUbj8_dgtMO14S7iZcoT5jlJQ2IpzFD9fY9uw

In last week’s blog I mentioned that there is often a degree of difference between what the people who wrote the standards imagine the work will look like vs what actually happens.

23/01/2024

In his video you will see a neutrally buoyant demonstration of "S-Drill Long Hose". An S-Drill is essentially a safety drill. It is important that you check ...

23/01/2024

Interesting article, we never compromise on standards 👌

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/analyzing-the-hidden-consequences-of-undermining-diving-standards?fbclid=IwAR3jTVE7Pc6Qkf_IKbVkInktOknj7kyWH5YANkkJot2EbjTRNvRK7NbSq3c

“It’s ok, you’re a really good diver so we can start your Divemaster training a little early. We’ll sign you off as a Rescue Diver as we’ll more than cover it all during the course”.

17/01/2024

One would question why this agency would do this in this region, could it be they are recognising that the competition may be stronger than they thought 🤔. If you read their argument all new divers are confused and frustrated by options for courses, what a load of rubbish, in my opinion.

I would like to state that if they want to 'control' an area then they take into account the financial situation for the majority of their instructors and divemasters, and recognise the true cost of being a PADI member to some of the people here!

Also the cost of the materials are actually ridiculous, if people want to have a PADI qualification then that is the individuals choice, but why take a choice away from customers and take away marketing options for already struggling dive centres. Egypt has gone through alot of troubles in the past few years and many centres closed in Covid, many still struggle to maintain their income.

Personally I did not renew my membership last year as during the covid times only certified 1 individual as Egypt closed its doors, so on contacting the said agency to ask to pay in installments due to financial restraints, I was told this was possible with an extra fee, sort of defeated the objective.

As many of you know I personally crossed over to RAID through working with Deptherapy some years ago and I will continue to work with them and Splash will only market their courses. If people specifically request PADI then we will of course respect their decision but always the choice will lie with the customer, who will be fully appraised of the options available to them.

https://divernet.com/scuba-news/training/padi-demands-exclusivity-of-red-sea-gulf-dive-centres/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=divernet-xtra-weekly-newsletter_1&fbclid=IwAR0g7xzHBinOZS8B4KiKw5hls2cAJBxpr26LQaqo-gSIBEgEkfEs9XrdFDM

PADI has ruled that it wants all dive-centres trading under its banner in the Middle East, including its biggest market Egypt, to deal exclusively with the

10/01/2024

Contact us at Splash Red Sea for more information about crossing over as instructors or starting from the beginning, running all courses here in the Red Sea.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=769349261891501&id=100064493030869&mibextid=Nif5oz

RAID offers the right professional DMs Instructors, ITs and dive shop owners a slick, no-fuss way to join our winning team.There are more than 1001 reasons to cross over to RAID…There is more to our agency than Zero-Fee-Membership… but that’s a fine start!

10/01/2024

Spirit of Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education lives on 😊

07/01/2024

This is why we support and work with RAID 👌

Dive RAID International

Official response to changes in business practices

On behalf of the shareholders and management team at Dive RAID International (RAID), we wish to make it clear that our agency does NOT plan to restrict our members from conducting business however they wish and in a way that works best in their market.

We are aware that a competitive certification agency has recently decided that dive centres in certain regions who "fly its flag" may no longer offer courses from other companies. Offering alternative programs in these regions, either to offer courses NOT in their curriculum or to simply offer customer choice, will result in what amounts to expulsion.

RAID wants to assure its members that it has no plans to embrace a similar tactic. With very few restrictions, RAID allows RAID instructors and DCs choice, and encourages broad support of the dive industry as a whole community. We also believe that doing so supports the spirit and intent behind our membership to WRSTC, ISO, RTC, et al.

Our open market policy is part of doing business The RAID Way™ which includes Zero Fee-Membership, highly competitive pricing, and support for our professionals rather than unilaterally deciding to restrict their business.

We do understand that an analogy exists that while Hoover is synonymous with vacuum cleaners, consumers sometimes chose to buy Dyson because it better suits their needs. The same may be said of consumers deciding to buy scuba and freediving training. Brand primacy does not equate to the best choice for every consumer, and RAID believes in a fair, open market.

Again, RAID supports customer choice and we are comfortable being judged on our high standards, track record for safety, quality, inclusiveness, and ethical business practices.

Dive RAID Brasil | Dive RAID Latin America | Dive RAID Benelux | RAID Maldives | Dive RAID Malta & Gozo | RAID Deutschland | Dive RAID UK | RAID USA | Dive RAID Southern Africa | TheRAIDway-Pro Group | | Dive RAID Italia | Dive RAID Asia | Dive RAID International | et al

06/01/2024

Wishing all those celebrating their Christmas at this time of the year, a happy and healthy celebration and peace and happiness for the forthcoming year.

31/12/2023

To all our customers far and wide, to the daily crews that support our guests from all of us at Splash Red Sea Hurghada we wish you health and happiness and hope to see you all in 2024 😊👌

21/12/2023

From all of us at Splash Red Sea, we would like to wish our customers and crews the very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to blowing bubbles in 2024.

17/12/2023

Lovely 4 days catching up with friends and getting under the water 👌
Lisa, Chris, as always an absolute pleasure 😉
Sean and Carl as always assisting and honing their divemaster skills to perfection 👌😊

08/12/2023

If you are UK based can't recommend Phil or Anne any better, so helpful and full of useful advice for the equipment you have and the equipment you need to improve your shots 👌

We sell a wide range of underwater photography equipment

06/12/2023

We were devestated to learn tonight of the passing of Terry Ellis, from the early days of Emperor when Sharon was manager and saw Terry through his Divemaster course to Instructor and his recent adventures, helping us with guests, he will be always remembered for his huge personality and enthusiasm for the underwater world and of course all the geeky camera stuff, may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace, you will be missed by many Terry, gone but certainly not forgotten 😭

11/11/2023

So today we were on the boat but at 1100 here we actually jumped in the water and then spent the next hour underwater reflecting on the day of remembrance.

25/10/2023

https://diveraid.com/raid-courses-flowcharts/?fbclid=IwAR3Ua82s2tBceAdhKkvjSRFhOa-ED4SgCDnp-7lq14Y8kL5kdJBPwT54B34

Pro-diver or pro diving, here’s a listing of ways RAID can change your life. And your choices are growing because our training department adds new courses every month or so. To check what’s new, browse our press releases>>> or contact RAID in your area>>>. SEND RAID HQ AN EMAIL…

20/10/2023

So today in the office, we had one open water 20 course completing dives 1 and 2, DMT assisting as part of the RAID Divemaster and daily divers....
The commute home after a hard day in the office 😉👌

18/10/2023

Snapshots from today's dive at the Military Museum, great place to do a check dive for our new guests 😊👌

15/10/2023

Absolutely great to catch up with friends and meet new ones 👌

Great day in the office with Jane Phillips and Sharon Edwards, well done Sharon on your introduction to the underwater world.

Big thanks to DMT Sean Carter for his help today 👌

15/10/2023

Still using the quarter turn of the tank? Think again, we have been fully opening tanks on all our courses 👌

https://www.girlsthatscuba.com/quarter-back-turn-scuba-tank/?fbclid=IwAR2hUdJzOW3B46DtRjQETXsnLjw93GvLbr-U-z5eUbKb4IVSz-f9iowLDWI

The quarter turn back is something many people do when turning on scuba cylinders. But should we still be doing it for safety? Find out here!

13/10/2023

End of an established magazine 😕

DIVER magazine hangs up its fins.

After 48 years DIVER has ceased publishing, the current issue will be our last. We will also be closing the digital edition, website and social meed pages in the coming weeks and months.

Since the passing of DIVER’s publisher and owner Phil Nuytten earlier this year, some decisions had to be made regarding DIVER’s future and it seems appropriate to us to end with his tribute issue. This was not a quick or easy decision to make.

DIVER has been published for an incredible 48 years. That is an enormous feat of endurance in publishing. Few magazines have this longevity, which can be attributed to its readers, its advertisers, and its contributors.

Without you we simply would have never had the run we have had. Divers and non-divers alike. Readers sitting on their couch, or on a dive boat, on their morning commute, or pondering their next purchase in a dive store… anyone that has held the gloriously glossy pages and stared wondrously into the vivid images that decorate it – you made the last 48 years possible.

It has been a pleasure to produce such a well respected and well loved magazine for you all to enjoy. We aimed to educate, entertain and inspire. Our contributors worked hard to bring their experiences to life in ways that others can learn from. Our advertisers dangled the carrot of exotic destinations for us to aspire towards, and our readers spent their hard earned money to invest in those stories, adventures and opinions.

We are grateful for all your support and wish you well in your next sub aquatic adventure.

Regards,
The DIVER team

(Image: The first issue of DIVER in 1975, and the current / last issue).

13/10/2023

Ho hum another day in the office 👌😉

09/10/2023

Despite the changes being made at Sharm El Naga the sea is still open 😁
Very sorry to see the old dive centre reduced to rubble but looking forward to seeing the new and improved centre!

A good day yesterday, well done Carl West on your RAID DM skill circuit and great job on the RAID Deep 40 workshop 👌

No underwater pictures due to a camera malfunction but lots of scorpion fish yesterday 🦂🐠.





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09/10/2023

A few photos from one of the newly installed military museum sites 👌




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08/10/2023

The Red Sea urchins need your help, have a read of this post and see how you can help with the decline of these very much misaligned sea creatures 👌

https://dive4diadema.org/?fbclid=IwAR16AxRyHPLrGnTcMzD3hepGI4hQ-F-wbLccacxdJapyuOnzGNGeoMXm8Dc

picture: Paul Munzinger Dive4Diadema - Citizen Science Underwater A mass extinction is taking place right now. The citizen science project Dive4Diadema is searching for the last of the diadem sea urchins in the Mediterranean

06/10/2023

Again knowledge of these symptoms and how to deal with it are key in the recovery 👌

Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) manifests in divers as sudden shortness of breath or a persistent cough underwater.

06/10/2023

More information on why we are advocating and teaching with this configuration.......

https://scubatechphilippines.com/scuba_blog/long-hose-regulator-configuration-recreational-single-tank/?fbclid=IwAR0H4RdBafvuA-lKVJki1EUGNAm5t4QTFzfeaGNMQmEC3gUvn4oOPRIKgEA

Discover the art of safe diving with a long hose regulator! Explore this comprehensive step-by-step guide for recreational single-tank divers.