Technical Diving in Thailand – Take the Ultimate Deep Diving Challenge
Technical Diving in Thailand – Take the Ultimate Deep Diving Challenge
By Ayesha Cantrell
Technical diving training is not a new thing to Thailand but the discovery of world class ship wreck sites has made Thailand an even more attractive place to study. Koh Tao, a small island off the east coast of Thailand, is the jump off point for all of the most recently discovered wrecks. The waters in this area have always been and still remain an important shipping route and the ocean floor is littered with the carcasses of lost ships. Within the last three years deep water explorers have located over 20 previously unexplored ships lying in the depths. These artificial reefs include a fully intact WWII US Submarine, 2 drill ships, huge cargo and POW ships and ancient junks. Many more sites remain unexplored making this area a wreck diving paradise.
Diving conditions are excellent and perfect for training and enjoying the experience. Warm, clear water with virtually no current and mostly calm seas make for relaxed and pleasurable diving. Your training begins in the shallow water, diving the same sites that recreational divers use, meaning you have the chance to see turtles, sharks, whale sharks and a selection of hard and soft corals with an abundance of tropical reef fish. Once this training is complete most regions can only offer completion of your course going deeper on these same recreational sites. This is the big difference that Koh Tao offers as you will progress to some amazing and hardly visited wreck sites.
Koh Tao revolves around diving and the after dive social scene is vibrant. Restaurants and bars are available to suit every taste and pocket. Non divers will enjoy the island too, the beaches are long and tranquil with many deserted coves to explore, there’s mini golf, 10 pin bowling and many spas and massage parlours to relax in too.
Ayesha Cantrell is an experienced Technical Diving Instructor based on Koh Tao, Thailand. Read more about how you can become a technical diver or join tech diving deep wreck liveaboards at her site Thailand Technical Diving
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