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The Surface Interval on iTunes

desparoz — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:23:44 +0000

Hey folks, one more little setback is that the iTunes link for The Surface Interval Show podcast is not currently working.

We’re working to fix that, but in the meantime, please download directly from this site.

The Surface Interval Episode 21: Awesome is the new absolutely

desparoz — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:14:26 +0000

Surface Interval Episode 021 (mp3 - 10MB - 30 min)

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Welcome to the awesomely exciting relaunch of The Surface Interval Show podcast.

Des and Bear kick catch up on whats been happening with them, and some stuff in the diving world, including:

Des has been busy becoming a PADI Course Director, and is now teaching PADI Instructor Courses at United Divers in Wollongong
Des discussed the PADI Course Director Training Course he attended in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Bear hasn’t been too wet lately, but has been working on getting a lot fitter. He’s going to have to get his dry suit taken in before he wears it again, as he’s dropped more than 15kg! (way to go Bear)
Oceanic Australia has taken a big initiative to talk with its customers, having setup a relationship with DiveOz (close friends of the show), and hosting three bulletin boards there. Russell Kitt, MD of Oceanic Australia, personally gets into the conversation
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is getting rebreather friendly
The ex-HMAS Canberra has now been handed over to the Victorian group who are preparing it for its sinking as a dive site. Check out the splendid website at www.hmascanberra.com.au
Friend of the show, Dave Harasti, has co-authored with Mark Blaine an amazing book called The Marine Life of Bootless Bay. Its a wonderfully illustrated work on the life found around Port Moresby in PNG. Purchase the book through Dave’s website.

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Surface Interval Episode 021 (mp3 - 10MB - 30 min)

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A New Episode is in the Can

desparoz — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:27 +0000

Bear and I recorded Episode 21 tonight and I think it worked. Should be live within the next 24 hours…..

The Hint of a Show

desparoz — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:06:01 +0000

Believe it or not your hosts still dive and are still threatening to do the show.

Keep an eye on this site over the next day or two…..

United Divers Conducts First PADI IDC

desparoz — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:27:27 +0000

Wollongong’s original dive centre, United Divers, recently completed its first PADI Instructor Development Course since becoming a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center.

Under the guidance of PADI Course Director Des Paroz (Co-Host and Producer of the Surface Interval Show podcast), two candidates undertook a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Program. The 6 Day OWSI Program was conducted on a part time basis over 3 weekends, and included a free PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor Course.

Candidate Teddy Haryjanto was certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor in Singapore in 2007, and the part time program appealed to his busy schedule as an accountant in a Sydney company. Fellow candidate,
John Chichkan, learned to dive in 1983, and has completed all diving courses from Open Water Diver through to Assistant Instructor in 2007 at United Divers Course. John’s hectic life as a professional marketer, father and graduate student meant the part time structure of the program made most sense.

Having completed the PADI Instructor Development Course, John and Teddy are now ready to take the final step to becoming a PADI Instructor - the 2 day PADI Instructor Exam.

Having pioneered many diving activities in the Wollongong area, United Divers directors Suzanne Fenwick and Leon Friend were proud to be able to host the program, commenting that they “were looking forward to
this next stage in their dive centres development and excited at the opportunity to be involved in training “quality” diving educators”. Established in 1976, United Divers offers a full range of dive equipment sales and service, training and regular boat and shore diving activities in the Illawarra. A hydrostatic test station,
United Divers offers clean air and enriched air fills.

Des Paroz became a PADI Course Director in 2008, after having originally become a PADI Instructor in 1996 and a PADI Master Instructor in 1998. Since his very first course, Des has taught at United Divers, and is proud to drive the professional development programs there now. Des stated that he “couldn’t be happier with the efforts put in by Teddy and John. Their excellent results were achieved through a lot of focus and attention to key points. I believe they both having the makings of being excellent dive instructors”.

United Divers has scheduled 4 PADI Instructor Development Courses in 2008, with a combination of full-time and part-time schedules to suit different lifestyles. Various PADI Specialty Instructor Training
Courses can be be offered on demand, along with EFR and EFR First Aid at Work Instructor Courses.

For more information on our PADI Instructor Development programs, please visit www.dive-instructor-training.com, or call United Divers on (02) 42285962.

Our hiatus

desparoz — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:21:58 +0000

Its been a while since the last episode of The Surface Interval Show podcast was released. While we don’t have a good excuse, there are a number of reasons.

We’ve actually recorded about three shows that technical gremlins have got in the way of and we couldn’t post. One was recorded live and the sound quality was non-existant. Another was lost on a hard drive crash. You get the picture.

As producer and co-host, I (Des) have been off becoming a PADI Course Director. If anyone is interested, I am offering PADI Instructor Courses in Wollongong, through United Divers. I may be offering programs in other locations shortly, so please drop me a line if you’re interested.

The Podcast Network (TPN) has also had a number of major server difficulties. Thanks to TPN CEO for his tireless work (and investment) in getting the network back up and running.

There are episodes now in the pipeline. Can’t say too much at the moment, but I hope our return will be marked with a very very special guest appearance.

The 8 Most Poisonous Animals

desparoz — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:47:24 +0000

Dr Mercola has a terrific blog that discusses various issues relating to health and nutrition.

A blog post today discusses the 8 Most Poisonous Animals in the world. The top 3 are marine animals found in Australian and other Indo Pacific oceans – The Box Jellyfish, the Marbled Cone Shell and the Blue Ringed Octopus.

Number 5 is also a local marine animal – the Stonefish.

Continuing its dominance in the top 8, Australia also plays home to number 6 and 7 – the Sydney Funnel Web Spider and the Inland Taipan (Snake).

With all these dangerous creatures in our waters, and on our land, its surprising that Australians ever leave the house, let alone go diving ;-)

In reality, “attacks” by any of these creatures are rare. But the mere presence of them adds more reasons why every individual should have at least a basic knowledge of CPR and first aid.

The 8 Most Poisonous Animals - Articles.

OzTek09: 10 Years On and Going Strong

desparoz — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:34:34 +0000

Celebrating its tenth anniversary as a leading global forum dedicated to underwater adventure, exploration and education, the OZTeK’09 Diving Conference and Exhibition is ramping up to deliver another action-packed event that show-cases the very best that the world of diving has to offer.

To be staged at Australian Technology Park in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend of the 21 – 22 March 2009, OZTeK’09 will again incorporate a full-scale dive exhibition together with a continuous programme of speaker presentations, seminars and workshops designed to enthral, educate and entertain.

Featuring an international cast of speakers whose contribution to diving exploration and knowledge is second to none, those overseas speakers who have already signalled their intention to attend OZTeK’09 and give presentations include: Leigh Bishop, (UK); Jill Heinerth, (USA); Jarrod Jablonski, (USA); Richie Kohler, (USA); Simon Liddiard, (Indonesia); Ron Micjan, (USA); Dr Simon Mitchell, (NZ), and, Rick Stanton, (UK): While from Australia, the speaker line-up already includes: Samir Alhafith, Richard Evans, Dr Andrew Fock, Dr Richard Harris, Greg Hodge, John Lippmann, Mark Ryan, and Warrick McDonald, with, as one of the event’s M.C’s, Des Paroz.

With many more presenters to be announced in the coming twelve months, and a growing list of exhibitors keen to tap into a qualified and affluent audience of diving enthusiasts, OZTeK’s Tenth Birthday event will be much, much more than just a focal point for ‘technical’ diving adventurers and explorers; it’s for everyone - regardless of their individual level of diving experience - who’s ever looked at the ocean’s surface, considered all of its possibilities …. and dreamed.

For further information about all that’s happening at OZTeK’09, please visit the website at: www.diveoztek.com.au or e-mail: admin@diveoztek.com.au