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Cardiff Scuba Course Comments

Below is a list of comments from the various courses held at Cardiff Scuba . If you wish to limit the courses shown to a specific course please select the course from the list below. I you have taken a course with us in the past six months then please feel free to submit your comments, we are always interested in feedback from our customers! To see a list of courses please see the upcoming courses page.

Comments

Here are some comments from our previous customers....

"I completed the rescue diver two weeks ago! I enjoyed it and found it to be a really rewarding course.

I think that Cardiff Scuba is the most professional, supportive and friendly diving school I have ever been too. Even after the course is finished the instructors and dive masters are more than happy to see you again and welcome you into their diving world!

Rob (my instructor) was fab. He really pushed all of us and I feel I learnt a lot. Due to his background, he gives a lot of additional medical information which is both interesting and very useful!

I recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a more professional experienced diver, but I must warn you all to sleep for at least a week before you do. The course is exhausting!

Thanks to everyone who helped me pass! Amy xx"

From Amy Friend - PADI Rescue Diver, course taken April 2008

"Just finished my Rescue Course and after 3 days I've nearly stopped aching.

Without any doubt, this was the most involved and intensive course I've taken and also the hardest thing I've done in the last 20 years. However, the deep satisfaction on hearing I'd passed made it all worthwhile.

It's only now that I realise just how much I've learned and still have to learn. To be honest it's all still a blur. I'm still trying to sort out who, where and when for writing up my log!!!

Congrats and thanks to Amy, Sepi and Dave.

Many thanks to Rob who never, ever misses anything, the two Marks, Craig, Mel, Matt, Roberto and last but certainly not least, Jon with the devil eyes! You all made it a weekend I'll never forget.

Many thanks again.

Mike"

From Mike Hurley - PADI Rescue Diver, course taken April 2008

"I have just finished my rescue course and what a course this was.

It was the hardest and most demanding physical thing I have ever done in my life. Rob, the Dive Masters and the Rescue divers helping out were fantastic - making all the scenarios as realistic as possible and with diver safety as always given top priority.

My advice to any diver thinking of this level of diving is to be 100% committed and to really want to be a Rescue Diver. You won't just become one by turning up - you have got to work hard for it and believe me you will!!

Last advice - Stop, Think, Act and expect the Unexpected .

Many Thanks Rob for the hardest and most rewarding weekend I've ever had. "

From David Seabourne - PADI Rescue Diver, course taken April 2008

"I have just completed my Divemaster course and wanted to post a few dedications. From my opinion PADI 5 star centre is not nearly enough stars to describe this school.

Rob & Ian I have to say have been fantastic from day one, helpful and informative and nothing but encouraging as well as Majid, David and Liam the other instructors.Safety is their major focus as well as having fun and they do this on all the courses with spades.

The DM's Andy, Gary and Tony, the TDM's who I have worked with over the past 6 months, Marc, Mark, Matt, and Chris and all the Rescue divers who have assisted out of their own time I want to say a big thank you, your a great bunch of lads who work hard and have a great sense of humour and I wouldn't have done it without your support.

(It's like winning an oscar this innit).

Also to all the students on all the courses, we seem to have our fair share of characters and I have enjoyed every moment on the courses I have helped with.

My final thank you goes to Rob. He has helped me reach my goals from day one with outstanding support, friendship and unswerving standards, a good maxim would be "if it was easy we would all have the qualification".

It is something that has to be worked at but worth every effort once acheived.

Onwards and upwards (@ 18m a minute max, laffin)."

From Mark Culwick - PADI Divemaster, course taken January 2008

"Great Fun, although getting ready to jump in a quarry while it was snowing was a little surreal.

Cold, but a good weekend all round and a worthwhile course for all open water divers!"

From Robin De Wreede - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken February 2008

"**TOP MARKS** TO INSTRUCTOR IAN MILLS AND ALL THE OTHER ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS I HAD A FANTASTIC WEEKEND AT (NDAC CHEPSTOW) AGAIN THANKS GUYS A JOB VERY WELL DONE
PAUL ROWLANDS *********** "

From Paul Rowlands - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Great instruction, learnt some new skills as well as fine tune existing techniques.

All kit was supplied and in perfect working order.

Def booking more courses with Cardiff Scuba in the future."

From Matt - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken March 2008

"What a great course. Many thanks Rob and all involved at Cardiff Scuba.

Thanks to Rob for the Open water drysuit training. I know I said I'd never have a dry suit Rob, but youv'e convinced me and once you dive in one in cold water they're the best.

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From David Seabourne - PADI Speciality Drysuit , course taken March 2008

"I would encourage anyone on taking this course - not just for diving but for everyday situations that can arise.

With the knowledge I have now from the course, I can make a difference to help someone in need to the best of my ability and training given.

Great course Thanks Rob "

From David Seabourne - EFR Emergency First Response, course taken March 2008

"Well Majid & Rob,

When I signed up to do the Open Water course, no-one told me that I would have such fantastic instructors, who made the course so enjoyable, even in the depth of winter in a freezing quarry.

Thank you ALL at Cardiff Scuba, I certainly wouldn't have been able to do it without you, your flexibility and your patience.

Look forward to starting the Advanced Open Water course with you soon.

Cardiff Scuba will have a personal recommendation from me.

Thanks again guys.

Luv Rachel x
"

From Rachel Evans - PADI Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Egypt was fab and me and William did our Junior Advanced Open Water course. Rob you are the best and you know it!!!
Can we do our Junior Rescue Diver now please!"

From Samantha - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken January 2008

"Hi Rob and Majid,

I joined the course late, due to an unsuccessful course in turkey last year, but thanks to you guys and your very professional team, I was able to complete and enjoy the Open Water course.

I appreciated the time, effort and patience you showed to me. Will highly recommend Cardiff Scuba to anyone learning to dive. Tim."

From Tim Avery - PADI Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Thanks for teaching me Rob and Majid. It was amazing, one of the best things i've ever done and i dont think i'll forget it either. I'm gonna try and persuade my dad to get me, alex and him in the advance open water course!
Thanks - you're the best. David (Aged 13yrs)."

From David Lewis - PADI Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Really good! It is a bit hard but it was fun. I struggled at the 1st dive but now I know what to do I enjoyed it all.

I hope I'll come back for the advanced open water!

Alexander (Aged 11yrs)"

From Alexander Lewis - PADI Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Rob & Team,

I would like to thank you and your team for a fantastic course. I was apprehensive at first about learning to dive in a quarry in Wales in the middle of winter! although it was cold, you found the right balance between safety and fun learning. The thermal suites provided aslo helped. This course gave me all the tools to dive saftley on holiday. I'm now looking forward to enrolling on the advanced open course to further improve on my diving skills! see you soon, thanks Karl B"

From Karl Blackford - PADI Open Water, course taken February 2008

"Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Rob and his team of divemasters for helping my daughter to complete her Junior Open Water (worth at least a box of wine gums and some chicken nuggets) and also for helping me through my Advanced Open Water....Rob's an amazing person; he can turn a panic attack in poor vis at 10 metres into a giggling fit with just a look. Cheers guys xxx "

From Sarah Thomas - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken March 2008

"Just like to say a big thank you to Ian, Rob and all the divemasters who in the last few weeks have enabled myself to complete the open water, advanced open water and drysuit course's.

Whilst safety was at the forefront during all aspects of the training Ian and Robs approach and style of instructing allowed me to relax and enjoy every minute.

Many thanks to all whos flexibility and time allowed me to complete all the above course's in time for my upcoming trip to mexico.

If you want to learn to dive in a safe relaxed enviroment then the guys at cardiff scuba are the people you need to contact.

many thanks Russ Courtney"

From Russ Courtney - PADI Open Water, course taken January 2008

"Fantastic course! Excellent tuition and really good kit makes it all so much nicer to learn. Lots of divemasters to keep an eye on you in the pool as well as the open water sessions which makes it all very safe and enjoyable.

The equipment is especially worthy of note. Good dry suits are a must and I really felt sorry for students from other schools having to dive at the quarry in just a semi-dry suit. Naturally, we had good dry suits from Cardiff Scuba which made the quarry dives absolutely fine - I even opted for a final dive when I didn't have to!

Overall, really good course, good bunch of instructors and dive masters and I'd like to thank them all for their time in the pool and at NDAC. Thanks chaps!

Roll on the Maldives..."

From Rick T - PADI Open Water, course taken February 2008

"I was initially attracted to enrol on this course as it offered me the potential to increase my dive season and an opportunity to learn more new skills, which applied directly to the type of environment I am interested in diving in.

Having completed the AOW with Rob last September, the drysuit course was conducted in the exact same manor of high standards, with a huge emphasis on saftey and the supportive encouragement of personal development as a diver.

The whole experience was great fun and so a special thank you to Rob and also Andy and Gary (who are awsome DM's) for looking out for me! Rescue course here I come!!!"

From Richard Ryder - PADI Speciality Drysuit , course taken February 2008

"Brilliant Course. I really felt I learnt a lot. Totally changed my preconceptions of Dry-Suit Diving. Big thanks to Rob whose professionalism and fun made for a great SCUBA experience."

From Craig - PADI Speciality Drysuit , course taken February 2008

"Open Water in Turkey (2005), AOW, Nitrox and Deep (U.K.) with another school since then. I've known Rob and Ian for the last two years and watched Rob instruct my daughter. I have been aware that their first priority has always been safety. Having now completed my first course with them I can only say I am truly impressed with their depth of knowledge and ability to train in a relaxed but totally professional manner. I look forward to my Rescue Diver course.
Many thanks Rob, Andy and Gary."

From Mike Hurley - PADI Speciality Drysuit , course taken February 2008

"Just a comment on our fantastic trip to Sharm. If you were not there we missed you. You missed a wonderful week of diving, a Manta Ray, Dolphins and best of all a SPANISH DANCER. Having heard so much about them Rob, Bryn and I saw one on our second night dive.

We had a good hotel, good food, good company and managed to come home with a sun tan.

Thanks to Rob for organising the trip and thanks to everyone else for making it such a memorable week. Roll on October."

From Mazza - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken January 2008

"Well, what can i say - i have just about dryed out from a fantastic time in Sharm - where i did my Advanced PADI - and i LOVED it - a huge thanks to you all for making it an "awesome" time - you will defo' see me again (sorry)!!

Love and Hugs to you all......"

From Myra Price - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken January 2008

"Hi Rob, this is a very big thank you for all the hard work that you put into every course.

I have just completed my Divemaster course on the 19th Dec 07 and even now I am still on a high. Now that I've passed I look forward to my new role, and I look forward in seeing all you divers, at some point either in the shop, or on a course.

Well done also to Gary for passing his Divemaster course.

For those people who are thinking of doing a course with Rob & Ian, you could not choose better.

I'll see you all in the new year. HAPPY XMAS TO EVERYONE !!"

From Andy Bennett - PADI Advanced Open Water, course taken December 2007

"Many thanks to Rob Sutherland, David Shroll and the divemasters for the professional way in which you guided me through the PADI Open Water Course, from the theory / swimming pool through to the quarry dives at Chepstow.

To be honest I began the course with a lot of apprehension and very little confidence, but after identifying my strenghts and weaknesses I received so much encouragement and support from you all. Overcoming my fear of the water is unquestionably one of my biggest achievements to date.

I was impressed with the warm friendly atmosphere and the professionalism shown - with pupils safety paramount at all times. Great course guys keep up the good work.

Mick Carter Birmingham

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From Mick Carter - PADI Open Water, course taken November 2007

"I would just like to say a Big thank you to Rob and David for an experience I will never forget.

You are the Number One School for Safety. You have excellent tutors and divemasters. I cannot recommend you enough!

I am counting the days to the Advanced Course in the RED SEA in January.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARDIFF SCUBA."

From Stewart Heydon - PADI Open Water, course taken November 2007

"Hi Rob and Majid

Well what can one say ?? You guys were fantastic!! and very professional at doing your job.

I just want to say a big big thank-you to you both and to all the other divers, Mark, Tony, Mal, Marc and Andy who were there to help out from start to finish.

You have opened the door to a new WORLD for me and I am looking forward to doing my advanced. Thanks again guys - from Andy Miller"

From Andy Miller - PADI Open Water, course taken November 2007

"Great course, very knowledgeable instructors and attentive divemasters.

It's the best course I've taken and passed ( ya, ya I know .... still trying to fin, Ian !! ) besides my driving course and will be looking forward to do some diving when I go to Bali for Xmas !!!!"

From James Yap - PADI Open Water, course taken October 2007

"Well to put it quite simply the best learning experience and personal development I have ever had the pleasure of undergoing!!

The course was run professionally by Rob, the DM's were fantastic and i will never be the same diver again.

PS: advice for divers - Always watch the eyes!!

Thanks again"

From Martin Williams - PADI Rescue Diver, course taken October 2007

"Hi Rob & Ian,

Many thanks for the expert tuition you gave in relation to the Rescue Diver Course. It proved to be everything you had said plus more.

I personally felt that it was one of the most challenging things that I have ever done. I have always risen to the challenge with most pursuits, but I was seriously doubting my ability and stamina Saturday morning! I was glad that I found that second wind.

As always, my sincere thanks for the time and trouble you take with regards to scuba training and a big thank you to the DM's patience in helping us to get it right.

You are certainly the best around!

Thank you guys,

Mark
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From Mark Harris - PADI Rescue Diver, course taken October 2007