DIVERS ALERT NETWORK

Sogod Bay Scuba Resort is proud to support DAN Asia-Pacific (DAN AP). The Divers Alert Network (DAN) is a global network of not-for-profit, member-based, dive safety organisations working for the safety of all divers through education, research and training.

DAN AP provides Worldwide Emergency Evacuation Coverage and optional Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance Services for Members. In addition the organisation is responsible for funding and/or manning 24-hour diving emergency hotlines throughout the
Asia-Pacific region.

DAN AP is a part of the International DAN Federation of Dive Safety Organisations with worldwide Membership presently exceeding 300,000.

Wherever members live or dive around the world they have peace of mind knowing that DAN is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to assist in the event of an accident/illness.

Why is it so important that as Divers we are protected with DAN Membership & Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance?
It’s all about being prepared for the unexpected, namely dive accidents and illnesses. It’s essential that divers have a reputable organisation to call that will be able to co-ordinate a rescue effort and get them to the most appropriate treatment for their injury or illness. And then there is the issue of cost. DAN protection ensures the diver will not be lumbered with the burden of a potentially hefty invoice in the event of an accident or illness.

An Example
In 2007 DAN was involved in the evacuation of a paralysed diver from the Solomon Islands to Australia. The evacuation cost was around AUD$90,000 (as an aircraft had to be sourced from far away). In addition, the treatment costs were in excess of US$30,000, plus on-going expenses.

The essence of DAN Membership & Dive Injury (Treatment) Insurance is about being prepared. DAN offers members peace-of-mind, which comes from knowing they have the experts in diver accident management to call in the event of a diving accident or illness.

To learn more about DAN, or to become a member, visit www.danasiapacific.org

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We offer state of the art diving equipment and our dedicated staff can give you professional and friendly advice on all of your dive needs. We have something for all divers: whether you are a beginner or a more advanced diver we will customize your diving adventure to suit your needs. Enjoy the diving delights of Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte!

 

Dive Facilities and Services

• Guided dive tours – our locally experienced dive instructor Pedro (“Pecs”) Basteskil and divemaster Ron (“Sir Ron”) Parkes have extensive local experience and you can choose from over 20 untouched dive sites
• PADI dive instructors Phil McGuire and Pedro Batestil are available to guide dives or to teach an array of PADI courses (please see the relevant section below)
• We have 2 dive boats: a 72ft banka dive boat named Kermit and a new 57ft banka dive boat called Gamay Kermit. Both have been fitted out to make you diving experience an enjoyable one.
• Dive gear includes Cressi Sub BCDs and Regs, Luxfer aluminium tanks and a Bauer and L&W compressor
• Nitrox facilities
• Cascade air filling system

Dive Rates 

• Air dives 1350 Peso per dive (Drinks and snacks included if doing 2 dives or more)
• Nitrox dives 1400 Peso per dive (Drinks and snacks included if doing 2 dives or more)
• Full dive gear rental 400 Peso a dive includes BCD, Regs, Wetsuit, Mask, Fins and Booties
• Snorkelling gear 300 Peso per day includes Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Booties
• We do competitive group diving rates minimum 6 divers maximum 16 divers. Please contact us for rates.
• We do daily whale shark trips for 3500 peso per diver during the season from November through until April.

Please note there is a marine sanctuary fee of up to 100 pesos (~$2) per day on marine sanctuary dive sites, this is for the local authorities to maintain the marine sanctuaries

PADI Courses

Discover Scuba  If you are short of time this option will allow you to try scuba under strict supervision!

Open Water Diver  Take this course and go from non-diver to certified open water diver in only 4 to 5 days (Includes pic card and manual)

Advance Diver  This course enables you to try a number of specialities from night diving, wreck diving, underwater naturalist, photography, navigation and deep diving. (Includes pic card and manual)

Enriched Air Diver Nitrox Course  Maximize your time with the upgraded PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Enriched Air Diver saves you time by allowing you to:

• Stay underwater longer
• Get back into the water sooner
• Get your certification while simultaneously completing dives for other PADI courses

Plus, by diving with enriched air you may feel less tired on your vacation. (Includes PADI pic card and manual)

Specialty Courses  We offer a variety of Specialty courses. There are many benefits of taking Specialties. They are a way of engaging in new activities and trying new equipment under the guidance of an experienced instructor. You will extend your dive abilities and have increased awareness of the dive environment. If you have already done one of the specialty dives as part of the Advance course, you can credit this towards the specialty if you wish, and vice versa, saving you time and money.

Rescue Diver   The rescue course teaches you the basics of self-rescue and dealing with dive emergencies. (Includes pic card and manual).

Dive Master   The first step to becoming a dive professional. This course can be tailored to the individual’s schedule but as an intensive course we recommend a minimum of a four week stay to complete the course. (Note this includes accommodation, manual and unlimited diving for 4 weeks)

(Published Rates are subject to change without notice, however we will endeavor to notify our reserved guests of any changes ASAP)

New, Cressi BCDs and Regs, Aropex wetsuits and Luxfer tanks all serviced and maintained to a high standard.

Our newly installed nitrox and cascade systems will ensure a quick and efficient filling service for our customers

 

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