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11 Jun 2008 by admin
THE ULTIMATE 2009 IDC?

In March 2009 Rainbow Divers are planning to hold the 1st ever PADI IDC at Sangalaki Dive Lodge, Borneo. This will be an exclusive program for a maximum of 15 candidates over 15 days by PADI Course Directors Jeremy Stein & Grant Martin.

 

Sangalaki offers truly world-class diving from a tiny Tropical Rainforest Island surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches. Mantas play every day, as do the Turtles; 20-30 lay their eggs on the Island each night! The gorgeous hard & soft corals are home to most of the world s most colourful marine life! (check out www.sangalaki.net)

 

The IDC will be run over 13 days, including the EFRI course, followed by a 2 day IE.

 

Accommodation is in twin share chalets on the beach. The main Dive Lodge, the beach and the Ocean will be the classrooms for the program! The Candidates & Instructors will have the Island exclusively!

 

The cost of this unique experience is US$10,000. This includes transfers from Berau to the Island, 15 nights full board, all PADI & EFR fees, souvenir clothing, a day trip diving at Kakaban and it s world famous Jellyfish Lake and a 2nd IDC & IE free, in Vietnam, in the unlikely event you fail part of the IE.

 

It is recommended that you obtain all the required Manuals & Materials before arriving, as independent study & knowledge reviews are essential before the IDC starts.

 

IDC Staff Candidates are also welcome at the same price. Existing IDCS & MIs can  join this learning  extravaganza  for $7,500.

 

Should you wish to arrive on the Island before, or stay after, a discounted rate of $200 per person per night, including meals & 3 dives, will be applied!

 

We have received several confirmed bookings already, so if interested, please email jeremy @ sangalaki.net for further details.

 

IDCs are also held at Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, Vietnam every 8 weeks. For more details contact grant @ divevietnam.com

 

16 May 2008 by VN Gossip!
SAIGON DIVE TRAINING

We are delighted to inform you that we have now opened a PADI 5 Star Divecentre in Saigon. This will compliment our other centres in Phu Quoc Island, Con Dao Island, Hoi An, Whale Island and our HQ in Nha Trang.

 

Rainbow are the only PADI CDC (Career Development Centre), 5 Star IDCs (Instructor Development Centres) & National Geographic Divecentres in Vietnam.

 

We can now offer complete Theory & Pool training in Saigon, at a time to fit in with your requirements, and this allows you to finish your Open Water Training at any of the other Rainbow centres. The Open water training dives do not have to be completed in one visit, or even at the same location! We can be as flexible as you need.

 

The new Rainbow Centre in Saigon has incorporated Indochine Divers and we are delighted that Mike Doyle remains overseeing all activities. Our details are:

                             Rainbow Divers

                             2/14 Cau Thang Street

                             District 3

Ho Chi Minh City

 

Tel:   08-834-4347

                             Fax:  08-834-4349

 

Email: graham@divevietnam.com

Web:  www.divevietnam.com

 

The other welcome addition to the Rainbow portfolio is

Sangalaki Dive Lodge, off the East coast of Borneo, Indonesia.

 

This offers truly world class diving!

 

For more details check out www.sangalaki.net

or contact jeremy @ sangalaki.net

03 Apr 2008 by VN Gossip!
ADEX 2008

The Asian Dive Expo is being held this month at the SUNTEC centre in Singapore between 18-20th.

Rainbow Divers will be exhibiting with their sister company, Sangalaki Dive Lodge-Borneo on stand L03.

So, for more details about opportunities in both countries, come and say Hello.

For more information regarding Sangalaki please visit their website at sangalaki.net

See you there.......

01 Apr 2008 by VN Gossip!
SANGALAKI DIVE LODGE REOPENS

 

 

 

 

 

Borneo dive legend Ron Holland has joined forces with Jeremy Stein, the founder of Rainbow Divers in Vietnam, and reopened this exclusive Dive Lodge off the East coast of Borneo 

  

The resort closed some 18 months ago for extensive rebuilding & renovations to once again make it a ‘must dive’ destination!

 

There are detached Bungalows with aircon & hot showers, a central Dive Lodge with Restaurant & Bar and a fully equipped Dive Station with its own Recompression Chamber.        

 

The diving is definitely world-class – the majestic Mantas are a guaranteed feature as are the Turtles laying their eggs on the Island each evening. Not mention the famous Jelly Fish Lake on nearby Kakaban Island.

 

All PADI courses are offered as well as residential options up to Divemaster. Instructor candidates will be referred to Rainbow Divers, the only PADI CDC, IDCs & National Geographic divecentres in Vietnam.

 

Daily rates for chalet (twin share basis) with 3 meals & 3 dives $300 per person.

 

Their website is www.sangalaki.net and all enquiries should be directed to info @ sangalaki.net

 

 "I'll be back........"

11 Dec 2007 by VN Gossip!
THE ULTIMATE DIVEMASTER COURSE???

For a limited period, Sangalaki Dive Lodge in Borneo is offering an exclusive 30 day residential Divemaster Course for US$7,500. Couples sharing a double or twin room just $6,250 each.

 

The Course includes upto 30 nights accom, all meals, a minumum of 50 dives, transfers to & from the Island & 5 PADI Specialties (Deep, Night, Nav, Nitrox & Nudibranch).

 

Maximum intake per month is 4 students and they will be taught by PADI Course Director Jeremy Stein.

 

Applications confirming PADI Rescue Diver certified, with brief CV & profile photo to jeremy@sangalaki.net 

 

Students who are Open Water or Advanced certified may also apply. However, price & duration increase; 1 week & $1,500 for each additional Course.

 

Enquiries for Divemaster & Instructor training in Vietnam to sean@divevietnam.com

29 Nov 2007 by VN Gossip!
2008 APPLICATIONS FOR DMs & INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES

 

Whatever you are currently doing, why not consider a 6 - 12 month life-break and become a PADI Divemaster or Instructor?

The Rainbow Academy, based in Nha Trang, is the only PADI Career Development Centre (CDC) & IDC in Vietnam. They specialise in taking you from a new diver, or even a non-diver, upto a professional dive educator as a Divemaster or Instructor.

Six month packages including all courses, unlimited diving, accommodation, your own equipment and the best dive training start from only US$9,500!

So whether you are looking for a life-break, a career change or a professional qualification to allow you to travel & work around the

For more details contact sean@divevietnam.com

18 Oct 2007 by VN Gossip!
PADI ENFORCES STANDARDS IN VIETNAM!

There will always be "Cowboys" in every profession in the world: FACT!

Diving, unfortunately is no exception. pirate PADI however do moniter all their appointed centres quite thoroughly; 2 years ago we saw them refuse to allow Coco Divers in Nha Trang to continue representing PADI. Last week, PADI expelled Blue Diving Club in Nha Trang AND their owners!

The best advice now? Choose the highest qualified, with International & independant accolades.

Rainbow Divers continue to set the standards for diving & diver training in Vietnam and ONLY teach PADI courses:

They are the only PADI CDC

They are the only 5 Star IDC's

They are the only National Geographic Divecentres

Of course you can still dive and learn cheaply in Vietnam, but do you really want to cut corners & safety?

18 Sep 2007 by VN Gossip!
2008 IDCs & IEs

Rainbow Divers, the only PADI CDC & 5 star Instructor Development Centres in Vietnam, are delighted to announce the following dates for their Internationally acclaimed IDCs.

IDCs:  March 30th, June 26th, September 12th, December 4th.

IEs:  April 11th, July 7th, September 24th, December 16th

The IDCs will be run by Vietnam's only 2 PADI Course Directors, Grant Martin & Jeremy Stein. They are assisted by an International IDC Pro-Team from England, France, Belgium, Germany, Japan & Russia.

The 12 Day IDC costs $1,500 for the basic package, plus required manuals, materials & IE fees.

Enquiries & IDC options to sean@divevietnam.com 

 

18 Sep 2007 by VN Gossip!
GO-PRO in VIETNAM

Congratulations to the successful candidates who recently completed Divemaster, Instructor and Staff Instructor Training with Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

PADI Instructor Examiner Brigit Jager conducted the fun 3 day IE and then presented all successful GO-PRO participants with their awards at The Rainbow Bar.

Well done senior Rainbow Instructor-Trainers Grant Martin & Sean Porter who managed to co-ordinate all the their training activities over the last 3 months.

Rainbow Course Directors in black shirts Grant Martin (extreme left) and Jeremy Stein (extreme right) flank Brigit Jager (dead centre with the red shirt)

Enquiries for the next IDC in September to grant@divevietnam.com

Enquiries for Divemaster Training to sean@divevietnam.com

Enquiries for diving throughout Vietnam to info@divevietnam.com

27 May 2007 by VN Gossip!
2008 CON DAO GROUP BOOKINGS

Group bookings are now being accepted for 2008.

This dive resort is becoming so popular, compared to the available facilities, that early bookings are essential.

Groups of upto 15 divers can easily be accommodated and diving will keep you enthralled for at least 5 days.

Contact grant@divevietnam.com

27 May 2007 by VN Gossip!
Sharks, Rays, Turtles & Dolphins in Vietnam!!!!

The Rainbow Instructors & their divers are feeling a bit special over the last few days; and they've good reason.

Clara in Hoi An was diving & swimming with her students today amongst a pod of 20-30 Dolphins!

Gary & Sara were showing their divers Giant Turtles & Sharks on Con Dao Island!

Jeremy & Caroline were diving with huge Bump-Head Parrot fish & Blue spotted Stingrays also on Con Dao Island.

Nha Trang & Whale Island continue to stun divers with their endemic Nudibranchs & 'muck diving' monsters.........

Life is good. So, come and dive, come learn to dive, or come and learn to teach diving.....you'll love it.

Enquiries for Hoi An to suzy@divevietnam.com

For Con Dao & Whale Island to grant@divevietnam.com

For Phu Quoc to sean@divevietnam.com

For Instructor or Divemaster training to jeremy@divevietnam.com

For any other enquiries to graham@divevietnam.com

27 May 2007 by VN Gossip!
Vietnam: Asia's fastest growing tourist destination
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PATTAYA, Thailand (12 Mar 2007) -- The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) forecasts that the total revenue of the tourism industry may reach VND56 trillion (US$3.5 billion) this year, 10% more than 2006.

This year the tourism sector targets to serve around 23-24.4 million visitors, including 4-4.4 million international travelers, up by 11-22% compared to 2006, and 19-20 million local tourists, up by 5.5-11%.

According to the world leading consulting organization Globalysis Ltd, Vietnam is one of the destinations with the highest growth rates in Asia.

Based on its current position and policy, the Vietnamese tourism sector will gain the highest growth rate in 2007.

Globalysis said that the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam grows 10% annually and will reach around 3.94 million in 2007.

"In its five-year plan, the VNAT targets to draw 6 million foreign visitors and double its income to reach $5 billion by 2010. The government also announced to spend $7.6 million for this five-year plan.

This amount of money is equivalent to the spending of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia within only one year.

To turn tourism into a key industry, the Vietnamese government needs to pour more money into the tourism industry from now on, not till it becomes lucrative," said Karl D John, Director of the TCK investment consulting company in Vietnam.

Vietnam welcomed 3.585 million international visitors and served 17.5 million local tourists in 2006, earning VND51,000 billion ($3.187 billion).
 
 
15 May 2007 by VN Gossip!
PHU QUOC CORAL DESTRUCTION.......

 

Rainbow Divers are the ONLY PADI Divecentre on Phu Quoc, despite other false advertising!!!

The General Manager there, Georges Erhard and his senior Instructor Todd Hansen, set the standards for diving & training in Phu Quoc.

Despite warnings & threats, the other 2 'cowboy' divecentres there still drop their anchor daily onto corals! This is an Internationally recognised breach of basic diving protocol.

Please DO NOT SUPPORT these cowboys. The corals around Phu Quoc are already struggling to survive the sediment that is being washed over them. Physically destroying them is totally unacceptable!

Rainbow Divers are Go-ECO centres and avidly support Project AWARE from their 5 centres throughout Vietnam.

For details on diving in Phu Quoc please contact georges@divevietnam.com 

For diving throughout the rest of the country, please contact:

Nha Trang & Whale Island - graham@divevietnam.com sumo

Hoi An - suzy@divevietnam.com witchrevenge

Con Dao Island - jeremy@divevietnam.com banana

Technical Diving - grant@divevietnam.com beer

DM & Instructor training - sean@divevietnam.com anim_coffee

 

10 Feb 2007 by VN Gossip!
EXCESS BAGGAGE ON VN AIRLINES?

 

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The following is an excerpt from the Vietnam Airlines Website:


http://www.vietnamairlines.com.vn/default.aspx?tabid=375

Sport equipment to be transported as checked baggage

• Scuba diving equipment: a scuba diving set includes a scuba cloth, a breathing tube, a pair of screws, a diving mask. The equipment that belongs to the dangerous goods group (for example: pressure-gauge) shall not be accepted.
The request for transport of SPEQ must be booked in advance, at least 24 hours prior to the flight’s estimated time of departure (ETD).

SPEQ must be packed in a neat manner without sharp angles to ensure safe transport.


Not sure about some of their terminology, but it now appears that you should get excess baggage allowance..............

 

06 Feb 2007 by VN Gossip!
VIETNAM’S 1ST & ONLY PADI CDC

PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, has awarded Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang a Career Development Centre (CDC) Award.

This is the highest award given by PADI and recognises the outstanding achievements that Rainbow Divers have made to training Instructors and to setting diving standards in Vietnam.

Less than 75 of the 5,300 PADI divecentres worldwide have received CDC status. Rainbow Divers are also the only National Geographic Divecentres in Vietnam.

There are only 29 other CDCs worldwide which are also National Geographic Divecentres!

The CDC Award is the catalyst for restructuring Rainbow Divers in Vietnam. Founder & General Director of Rainbow, PADI Course Director Jeremy Stein says he is delighted to receive this award. “ It has been achieved by a combined team effort and recognises the efforts and standards of both Vietnamese & Foreign staff over the last 15 years. We will continue to offer Diving and Diver Training at levels not available elsewhere in Vietnam.”

Rainbow now offers 3 independent facilities for divers, students & Instructor candidates.
They are:

‘RAINBOW DIVERS’
‘RAINBOW TEC’
&
‘RAINBOW ACADEMY’.


RAINBOW DIVERS will continue it’s outstanding service offering daily dive trips and PADI/Nat Geo training courses from it’s centres in Nha Trang, Hoi An, Whale Island, Phu Quoc Island and Con Dao.

The General Manager in day to day control is Graham Lee, a partner in Rainbow. He is an English PADI IDC Staff instructor and will be assisted by senior management team of Grant Martin, Sean Porter, Suzy Phipps, Gary Davis and Su Thai Bin.

Diving & Training enquiries to graham@divevietnam.com sumo


RAINBOW TEC has been formed in response to the growing demand for high quality Technical Diving Training. Courses from PADI/DSAT & PSA will include Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox, Tec-Deep, Drager Rebreathers & a Full Face Mask Specialty

General Manager is PADI Course Director Grant Martin and will be offering these courses from the Rainbow Centres in Nha Trang, Whale Island & Hoi An. The Tec-Team includes Sean Porter & Graham Lee with Tec support from Course Directors Jeremy Stein & Steve Burton.

All Tec enquiries to grant@divevietnam.com anim_coffee

RAINBOW ACADEMY is Vietnam’s only PADI Career Development Centre (CDC); there are only 75 in the world! The Academy will focus on and co-ordinate all Divemaster & Instructor level Training up to PADI Master Instructor. These will be 2-12 month Residential Courses and packages will include everything from training, manuals, full equipment ownership, unlimited recreational diving & accommodation.

General Manager of the Academy is PADI Master Instructor Sean Porter and the Pro-Team includes PADI Course Directors Jeremy Stein, Grant Martin & Russell Martin (no relation!) & Master Instructors Graham Lee & Suzy Phipps.

All DM & Instructor enquiries to sean@divevietnam.com dancinsmiley

10 Jan 2007 by VN Gossip!
2007-8 INTERNATION DIVETEAM

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Welcome to the following who really add an International flavour to the Rainbow Divers Team:

Hiromi Mashaguchi - Japanese IDC Staff Instructor watch

Caroline Istas - Belgian PADI IDC Staff Instructor umbrella

Bin Diep - Norwegian PADI Instructor water

Fabien Ricaud - French PADI Instructor dancinsmiley

Jos Mendulkas - Dutch PADI Instructor pirate

Su Thai Binh - Vietnamese IDC Staff Instructor frech11

Gary Davis - English IDC Staff Instructor

Vicki Jones -  IDC Staff Instructor wine

Sarah Martini - English PADI Instructor pompom

Georges Erhard - English IDC Staff Instructor foot

Ken Burkholder - Canadian PADI MSDT


And good luck to the men responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring their Instructional activities ........................

English IDC Staff Instructor, Graham Lee  sumo

English Course Director, Grant Martin  Also head of Tec Training

Sean Porter - English PADI Master Instructor anim_coffeeAlso head of Rainbow Academy (DM & Instructor training)

28 Dec 2006 by VN Gossip!
INTERNET PROBLEMS......AGAIN!!!!

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Once again the Internet is creating havoc in Vietnam!

If you have emailed us, please be patient and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Should you need a more urgent response you can telepnone or SMS Jeremy on +84-913-408-146 or fax your request to +84-58-524714

Thanks for your understanding.

28 Dec 2006 by VN Gossip!
INDUSTRY AWARD FOR RAINBOW

Rainbow divers have just received an award from PADI 'for outstanding contributions to the Dive Industry'.

Drew Richardson, Chief Operating Officer & President of PADI Worldwide, presented the award to Jeremy Stein, the Founder of  Rainbow Divers, at a luncheon at DEMA in Orlando.

Rainbow Divers are the largest PADI/National Geographic Divecentre in the World!

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17 Nov 2006 by VN Gossip!
RAINBOW HQ in NHA TRANG

Rainbow Divers have been at their new HQ in Nha Trang for almost 2 years. Unfortunately, some guide books still have outdated contact details and addresses.

For clarification, our details are:

Rainbow Divers, The Rainbow Bar, 90a Hung Vuong Street, Nha Trang.

Tel: +84-58-524351    24 hour Mobifone: +84-913-408-146    Email: info@divevietnam.com

We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you there........

29 Oct 2006 by VN Gossip!
ENGLISH BEERS & CIDER

The Rainbow Bar in Nha Trang (90a Hung Vuong Street) is the only Bar in Nha Trang serving a wide selection of English Beer & Cider. So, if you fancy an icy glass of John Smith's , Boddingtons, Guinness, Beamish or Strongbow, then the Rainbow is the place for you!

Draft Beers include Fosters & Tiger and bottles available are Tiger, San Miguel & Lite, Saigon, La Rue, Newcastle Brown and BGI. Prices range from less than a dollar upto $6.

There is also a wide selection of Pies, Pastas, Burgers, Salads, Toasties accompanied by Heinz Beans, HP Sauce, Marmite etc.

Open for all day English Breakfasts at 6am to last orders at 9.30pm.

18 Oct 2006 by VN Gossip!
FREE INSURANCE WITH PADI COURSES

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Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang now offer full personal accident & evacuation insurance with every PADI Diving Course.

The cover is arranged through PADI Asia Pacific's Insurers, Horsell.

Rainbow are the only divecentre in Vietnam to offer this comprehensive Insurance, despite false advertising from the majority of smaller divecentres; if in doubt, ask to see the policy wording!

  

 

12 Jul 2006 by VN Gossip!
TEC DIVING IN VIETNAM

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PADI Course Director Grant Martin & Master Instructor Sean Porter have just become the first and only DSAT Deep Tec Instructors in Vietnam.

They completed their gruelling 4 week training with Steve Burton from Mermaids in Pattaya, Thailand.

Grant & Sean now front 'Rainbow Tec', which is the technical training side of Rainbow Divers, based in Nha Trang.

So, for enquiries about Deep Tec diving, Nitrox, Rebreather or Full Face Mask training, contact grant@divevietnam.com

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12 Jun 2006 by VN Gossip!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AWARD

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PADI have just awarded Rainbow Divers on Whale Island National Geographic Divecentre status.

There are now three PADI-National Geographic Divecentres in Vietnam; all of them Rainbow Divers! The other two are located in Nha Trang & Hoi An.

All enquiries for Whale Island to tien@divevietnam.com 

For Nha Trang to jeremy@divevietnam.com

And for Hoi An to graham@divevietnam.com

The National Geographic Open Water Courses & Specialty Courses start at each centre every day.

 

26 Apr 2006 by VN Gossip!
NHA TRANG SAILING CLUB???

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Rainbow Divers have moved their divecentre from the Sailing Club to their new Vietnam HQ based at the Rainbow Bar.

This state-of-the-art facility combines a PADI 5 star divecentre with classrooms, a Dive Equipment showroom, a Restaurant & a Bar; what else does a diver need?

The address is 90a Hung Vuong Street and they can be contacted on +84-58-524351 or by email at info@divevietnam.com

25 Apr 2006 by VN Gossip!
URGENT PADI NOTICE - VIETNAM
Dear PADI Member,



We are writing to you to advise you that from 1 January 2006 Coco Dive Center, located in Nha Trang, Vietnam, is no longer a member of the PADI International Resort and Retail Association (IRRA). As such, Coco Dive Center is no longer authorized to:



· Represent themselves as a member of PADI

· Display the various marks of PADI in written or electronic form

· Conduct business in the name of PADI Asia Pacific

· Purchase PADI materials

· Use the PADI marks on or about the dive centre facility



Any representation, either verbal or by the use of the PADI marks, that represents Coco Dive Center as a member of PADI is false and misleading.



Sincerely,



____________________________________



Brigit Jager

Co-ordinator, Educational Consultants

Training & Quality Management

____________________________________

PADI Asia Pacific



The Way the World Learns to Dive®


02 Jan 2006 by VN Gossip!
BIRD FLU?
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Several divers in Nha Trang recently complained of feeling unwell and were coughing up Mineral Water.

A local Doctor quickly diagnosed this as Evian Flu!

So rest assured, Vietnam is still safe!!

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(For those of you without an English sense of humour, EVIAN is a mineral water!)
12 Nov 2005 by VN Gossip!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IN VIETNAM
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Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang are the only PADI National Geographic Divecentre in Vietnam. They are able to offer the National Geographic Open Water Course, the National Geographic Adventure dive and the National Geographic PADI Specialty.

PADI have just issued news of Rainbow Divers and their training for National Geographic on their own website.

Check it out at http://www.padi.com/english/ap/news/01882714/

Dive & Train with the experienced professionals in Vietnam!

Enquiries to jeremy@divevietnam.com

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29 Oct 2005 by VN Gossip!
Another first for Rainbow Divers
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For those of you divers who prefer no bubbles, then Rainbow have the answer for you:

DRAGER REBREATHERS have arrived in Nha Trang!

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These silent operators are perfect for those who need something more from recreational diving.

You'll need to be Nitrox certified and then the course involves a Knowledge Development session after you have read & understood your manual. Then a pool session to get comfortable with the new equipment. Then 3 Open Water Dives!

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You'll discover a whole new silent underwater world. Perfect for underwater photography & videography.

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Don't dream it, come do it!

Bookings & enquiries to jeremy @ divevietnam.com

RAINBOW DIVERS: ONCE AGAIN, LEADING THE WAY.............

30 Aug 2005 by VN Gossip!
PHOTOGRAPHERS PARADISE.....
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A recent visit by diver & underwater photographer Dave Harasti has produced some worldclass photos.

Have a look at his website http://www.daveharasti.com/vietnam/index.htm

He identified 67 different species of Nudibranch during his 5 days diving with Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, Whale Island & Hoi An. 9 of them are unidentified species!!

We look forward to seeing Dave again soon.......

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12 Aug 2005 by VN Gossip!
Vietnam Recognition
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Vietnam was recently recognised both as a gourmet paradise and as one of the safest destinations in the world for travelers.

An International Travel author has written that the country's "environment is captivating and food devine".

Aon Insurance Company has ranked Vietnam as one of the safest countries in The World.

Vietnam's tourism is booming, with 1.7 million tourists arriving in the first half of 2005, an increase of 24% compared with 2004. The target is 3.5 million tourists this year.

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24 Jul 2005 by VN Gossip!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC in VIETNAM
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PADI have appointed Rainbow Divers a National Geographic Divecentre.

This is a much sought after accolade and is only given to "the best of the best".

Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang is the only National Geographic Divecentre in Vietnam.

The NG Open Water diving Course takes 4-5 days to complete. If you are already certified but would like to earn the Nat Geo Certification, you can do a 1 day program which will focus on your buoyancy, navigation and include an underwater project!

Enquiries to jeremy@divevietnam.com

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17 Jul 2005 by VN Gossip!
KOMODO - Dragons & Diving
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I have just returned from some world-class diving in Komodo, Indonesia. It should rate as one of the top 3 destinations in the world!

There are several PADI dive operators there, but I was fortunate enough to meet up with Ernest & Kath from Reefseekers. Land based in Labuan Bajo, Flores, they offer a slow boat or speedboats out to the Komodo National Park, to sites which traditionally have only been available to Liveaboards.

Check out their website at www.reefseekers.net

Outstanding diving from outstanding operators!

thanks
Jeremy P. Stein
PADI Course Director
Owner Rainbow Divers Vietnam
17 Jul 2005 by VN Gossip!
Strongbow Cider!!!
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Well finally, the premier English dry cider has arrived in Nha Trang.

Yes, Strongbow is now available at The Rainbow Bar. It's in 330ml cans, served in chilled glasses for 85,000vnd.

So, thanks to all the travellers who have been bringing Strongbow to the Rainbow team over the last few years, but now we can rely on our regular stock.

Strongbow joins an extensive list of other imported beers available at The Rainbow Bar; favourites like Draft Guinness (cans), Budweiser, Hoegarten, Becks, Corona etc, etc

Come and enjoy some of the coldest beers in Vietnam!

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15 May 2005 by VN Gossip!
WRECK DIVING
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3 wrecks have just been discovered on Con Dao Island!

Rainbow Divers' GM on the island, Bin Diep, confirms this news as one of the greatest discoveries since the centre opened 2 years ago.

They are between 25-33 metres and support an excellent mini-ecology for many species of fish. Today the viz at 25 metres was 20 metres and water temp 29c!!

Further details and booking, please contact

bin@divevietnam.com

or phone 0914-186-650
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18 Apr 2005 by VN Gossip!
Nha Trang Diving?
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The 2005 version of The Lonely Planet recommends that you should only dive with one of the reputable divecentres in Nha Trang with environmentally responsible diving practices.

Their names are Rainbow Divers, Octopus & BDC. Incidentally, these are the 3 divecentres working together to raise standards & safety in Vietnam through the Nha Trang Safe Diving Alliance (NTSDA).

Other centres in Nha Trang are either non PADI centres or ones offering cheap diving & courses.

Low prices = Low Quality!!

Always aim for the best!
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12 Apr 2005 by VN Gossip!
Cheap Diving & Courses?
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Rainbow Divers offer a consistantly professional & high quality service. They are rated in the top 3% of all Dive centres in Asia!

Jeremy Stein, Vietnam's only PADI Course Director is in day-to-day control of all diving activities and the Instructor team is lead by PADI Master Instructor Grant Martin & IDC Staff Instructor Graham Lee. There are currently 20 Instructors in the team from all corners of the world teaching in English, French, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Danish, Irish, German & Spanish to mention just a few!

So if you are looking for a cheap way to dive or train, then check out one of the small divecentres in Nha Trang. Whilst they cannot compete with professionalism, they will gladly cut prices to get some business.

BUT BEWARE: cutting prices in Vietnam always means cutting corners in safety or standards.

If you were booking to go parachuting would you really choose the cheapest option?

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06 Apr 2005 by VN Gossip!
Rainbow Dive Gear
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Rainbow Divers have introduced a new range of T-shirts & Trousers.

The Ts are high quality imported cotton and available in Red, Blue & Black. Surprisingly they are not as 'loud' as the flambouyant owner of Rainbow normally designs! These are quite plain with some subtle & discreet Rainbow logos.

The trousers are available in Black, Blue or Cream and are made from European 'Parachute' silk which means they are ideal for watersports or travelling as they dry almost immediately. They also have zip-off legs which turns them into pretty cool shorts!

Full range available at The Rainbow in Nha Trang.

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03 Feb 2005 by VN Gossip!
Email & Internet users......
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The email & Internet system in Vietnam is appalling!

So please be patient when you email to us. We are attempting to reply to your enquiry but are fighting against a pre-historic system!!

We WILL get back to you as soon as is possible, but if you don't hear from us within 24 hours, please re-send as we haven't received it, or you haven't received our reply!

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27 Jan 2005 by VN Gossip!
DAN Insurance in Vietnam
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FACT - EVERY DIVER SHOULD HAVE DIVING INSURANCE.

You can now arrange 30 day Insurance cover through DAN-SEAP (Divers Alert Network) to cover your diving holiday with Rainbow Divers.

Full policy details on our website and you can arrange all this on-line before you leave home!

Simply complete the application form on our website and fax to DAN. They will confirm cover directly to us and it will commence on the day you request, normally your 1st day of diving with us.

The charge is AU$16 plus a AU$4 administration fee; Outstanding value for money!

DAN & RAINBOW DIVERS - YOUR PARTNERS IN DIVE SAFETY IN VIETNAM
04 Jan 2005 by VN Gossip!
New Instructor? Looking for Experience?
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Rainbow Divers offer new Instructors the opportunity to gain valuable diving & teaching experience in Vietnam.

Their post-IDC program guarantees at least 25 certifications, 5 Specialty Instructor courses & your MSDT rating.

You'll be working with Vietnam's highest qualified Instructors at their busy PADI 5 Star IDC centres, which have just been appointed a National Geographic Divecentre.

The course costs $750 for 4-6 weeks.

Long term positions guaranteed for suitable Instructors after course completion.

All enquiries to jeremy@divevietnam.com

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01 Jan 2005 by Reporter
Short/Long Sighted?
We now have in stock in The Rainbow in Nha Trang a range of corrective lenses for the IST Corona masks.

Just imagine actually being able to see the amazing corals & fish; it will change your entire diving outlook!!

All enquiries to the Equipment Director at craig@divevietnam.com

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22 Nov 2004 by VN Gossip!
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