Qualifications

Hi all

I have been diving all of my life, but qualified in 1985 by undertaking a course with FAUI and NQS.

I haven't advanced beyond open water because I only dive recreationallly for crayfish and abalone.

I cannot locate my old log books, but I have been logging my dives electronically for about a year.

I am wishing to do a dive with the sharks at Seaworld and I see that a prerequisite is a current Scuba certification. I am unsure how they will react if I present my certification dated 1985??

Any comments or suggestions?

Stuart

Contributed by Stu added 2004-05-17

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Mongrel added 2004-05-21

G'day Stu

I still have my original "C" card from FAUI (NQS) from 1981 and I have never had any problems with dive shops etc in both NSW and QLD. I get a few stunned looks every now and then. I have considered upgrading my membership to PADI advanced to overcome the question "Who is FAUI".

I would be shocked if Seaworld won't allow you to dive based on your qualification and experience.

Anyway I would have thought being an abalone diver you would find it quite boring diving with sharks at Seaworld.

Cheers

Stu added 2004-06-21

Thanks for the reply and sorry for the delay in responding, but I have just returned from the holiday!!!

Just as you thought - had no problems with the dive at Seaworld - was a blast actually!

It was nice to dive in warmer waters.

The sharks and rays etc were breathtaking - an experience I won't easily forget!

Cheers and thanks once again!!

Stu

Dave added 2005-01-12

Just give them a call they will help you out, I went to Seaworld about a month ago and went diving with the sharks it was amazing feeling great fun.

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