Yann Poiré - Instructor Trainer for Sidemount - Tech

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Cavern and Intro Cave for all levels in Turtle Tomb, Sipadan

Few dive sites in the world carry the mystique of the Turtle Tomb in Sipadan, Borneo. Famously explored and brought to global attention by Jacques Cousteau, this unique limestone labyrinth serves as a natural graveyard for green and hawksbill turtles. It is widely considered one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful cave systems on the planet.

During our Sipadan/Borneo training camp (Jan 26 – Feb 4, 2026), we are utilizing this world-class site for IANTD Cavern and IANTD Introduction to Cave programs, available for Divers, Instructors, and those stepping up to Instructor Trainer (IT).

Training here isn't just about earning a certification; it’s about developing technical precision in a place that demands it. The Turtle Tomb's delicate limestone and silty floors make it the ultimate classroom for mastering specialized propulsion and psychological discipline.
Technical Focus:

- Propulsion & Trim: Eliminating siltation through refined kicking techniques, perfected trim and balance.
- Gas Management: Strict application of the gas rules and redundant system management.
- Navigation: Proficiency in line-laying and the strategic use of primary and backup light systems.

Whether you are a diver building your foundation or an Instructor/IT candidate looking to teach in overhead environments, training in a world-class site like the Turtle Tomb sets a higher standard for your technical path.

If you are interested and want to check if you qualify for the program, contact us through Messenger or from the website contact page.

Other Opportunities in the Semporna / Sipadan / Borneo training camp Jan 26 - Feb 4, 2026 Series:
- IWR for OC/CCR (Provider & Supervisor) + FFM
- O’Dive Doppler Technician & Instructor
- DAN Instructor & IT (BLS, O2, DFA)
- Normoxic Trimix Diver & Instructor
- Nitrox & Trimix Blender & Instructor
- CCR try dives on the Neptun aCCR
- JAVA sidemount test days (still to confirm)

It’s always nice to explore a new shipwreck, especially here in Vietnam, where documented and diveable wrecks are very rare. This one was an unnamed steel boat, approximately 40 meters long, sitting upright on a slope at a depth of between 12 and 22 meters. Hopefully, I’ll be able to explore more of it soon.

Dive Smarter. Gear Up for Technical Flow.
Elevate your scuba foundation with the IANTD Tek Essentials Diver course. Dive more efficiently with cleaner trim, smarter gear setups, and better gas planning. It’s the perfect bridge between rec and technical diving realms.

What you get:
• Next-level buoyancy & propulsion skills
• Refined gear streamlining & dive planning
• Decompression awareness & safety finesse

Must-haves to enroll:

Tek Lite Essentials cert (or inclusive catch-up)

Minimum age: 15

Essentials Diver Student Kit

If you’re dreaming of crispy, precise, and confident diving—or ready to transition into legit technical layouts—this is your move.

Watch the first Sharkwater for FREE ! the original film that started it all ! Thanks to a generous donor, we’re making the original film that started it all available through World Ocean’s Day. Many of you have asked for this, please enjoy and share it with your friends!

Sharkwater brought the devastating issue of shark finning for shark fin soup to the world stage. Demonstrating that sharks aren’t the monsters depicted in Jaws, filmmaker Rob Stewart was just 22 when he traveled to the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica and across four continents. With 90 percent of the shark population destroyed by indiscriminate hunting, Stewart joins forces with conservationist Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd to fight poachers who illegally kill them for their fins.

This World Oceans Day you can watch the revolutionary Sharkwater for free here -> https://vimeo.com/423225140/13a35d32d0

Here is something new at the limit of recreational diving. The limit is set at 40 meters with a maximum of 10 minutes of decompression. But before taking this course divers need to have a solid background in regard to buoyancy, trim, and such. IANTD Recreational Essentials or equivalent is required.

https://iantd.com/index.php/en-us/courses/iantd-sport-diving/73-deep-deco-diver

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Akita Maru part 2! Tim Lawrence share more about the wrecks in the Gulf of Thailand.

The Lucky Shot - pt 2 - SEA Explorers Club Travelling with an experienced technical wreck diving team from Koh Tao, we embarked on an expedition to discover the identity of an unnamed shipwreck