Archive for May, 2009

Discover Scuba Diving – Deon, Cathrione & Cammeo

Caught on camera enjoying a dive in Carlisle Bay Marine Park during a Discover Scuba Diving experience. We have new divers in training….
Cammeo Messana – You did it! Congratulations
Deon Hanekom & Cathrione Hood – Future PADI Open Water divers
Cammeo Messana
Diving over the Berwyn

Swimming with the Turtles & a Stingray City??

While swimming with the turtles on May 25th the Southern Sting rays came out for the cameras as well.
More pictures can be seen in the Snorkeling Photogallery HERE
Southern Sting Ray saying hello
Southern Sting Rays
Green Turtles and remoras

Longlure Frogfish in Carlisle Bay

Pictures taken yesterday in Carlisle Bay Marine Park by PADI Divemaster Roger White.  This little guy was found on the stern of the Berwyn waiting for some lunch on a set of tube sponges.  More pictures of the Marine Park can be found HERE

Geoff Goddard captures Turtle Reef

A definite picture of the week, I think Geoff has been holding out on us!
A fantastic picture taken of Greg Sealy and a Green Sea Turtle on Turtle Reef otherwise known as The Boot, off the south coast of Barbados. Picture taken by PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Geoffrey Goddard.
Green Turtle on Turtle Reef a.k.a. [...]

Paul Newton and Daniel, Gordon & Richard Masson

Congratulations divers on accomplishing your PADI Open Water Diver, and Junior Open Water certifications.
Paul NewtonRichard R Masson
Daniel S Masson
Gordon A Masson

Night Dive May 21st

[ May 21, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. ] There is still room for more divers to join us on May 21st for a night dive.  We will be meeting at Barbados Blue for 17:30, but you will need to be booked in advance.  If you are interested or have questions please contact us by email or give us a call (246 434 5764).  [...]

Bay St. Primary, Common Entrance Celebrations

Students from the Bay Street Primary School who completed the Common Entrance exam yesterday morning were treated to lunch at the Hilton and a boat ride into Carlisle Bay Marine Park with Barbados Blue.  Students were in high spirits after their exams and seemed to enjoy the afternoon all round.  Congratualtions to all students and [...]

Night dive final date change

So after all the changes Bob & Erik win and we will be night diving this week on Wednesday May 6th.  Meeting at Barbados Blue for 17:30.  To hold your space please give us a shout.  We will be aiming for a south coast reef dive, but location will depend on these swells.
See you Wednesday
Night [...]

Do werewolves swim?

[ February 9, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. March 10, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. April 8, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. May 6, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. June 5, 2009; 17:30 to 20:30. ] Full moon can be the best time of the month to catch a night dive as the lunar cycle plays a critical role in the reproductive and feeding schedules of many marine creatures.

We will often have more than a single night dive in any given month/week, however we plan at least one full moon trip [...]

PAWARE Coral Watch

[ February 18, 2009; 14:00 to 16:00. March 20, 2009; 14:00 to 16:00. April 22, 2009; 14:00 to 16:00. May 21, 2009; 14:00 to 16:00. June 24, 2009; 14:00 to 16:00. ] A new year has started so here we go, time to set a new schedule for the PADI Project AWARE Coral Watch.  These dives are completed in Carlisle Bay Marine Park and help to monitor the status of the Barbados corals with respect to bleaching (colour loss due to a loss of the symbiont zooxanthellae [...]