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<title>Downbelow RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/index.html</link><description>News and Events </description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Downbelow</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-08-07T07:56:11+08:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:53:02 +0800</lastBuildDate><item><title>Scuba Diving - Kota Kinabalu </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><category>News</category><dc:date>2010-08-07T07:56:11+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/41f51d9ecf337335b7575a536ee80dac-210.shtml#unique-entry-id-210</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/41f51d9ecf337335b7575a536ee80dac-210.shtml#unique-entry-id-210</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Generally people look at the TAR Park and think that surely there's no great diving so close to a busy city like KK, especially when they go to the tourist beaches on Manukan and Sapi and see the coral damage from crowds of people.


...On 25 May Eric & Isabelle who dived with Downbelow said "We enjoyed our diving at great length,&nbsp;in particular, we saw the two painted frogfish, boxer shrimp and also the orang utan crab, all in one dive. 

...On 23 April, James, a guest of Downbelow, said "thanks for our visit to Gaya &ndash; we were really surprised &ndash; given past experiences of KK bay, our expectations weren&rsquo;t really up there, but we had a great time, enjoyed the snorkeling and loved your dive centre"


...On Nov 18 Charles Silva said "I just got back to grey, cold and rainy Stockholm and already miss Borneo and my wonderful long sunny days and diving adventures among the turtles, sharks and nudibranchs in the TARP."
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scuba Diving Internships - Kota Kinablau</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><category>Internships</category><dc:date>2010-08-05T18:01:44+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/9b8ef8d0c52f078ee7e6b518fe937f4b-209.shtml#unique-entry-id-209</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/9b8ef8d0c52f078ee7e6b518fe937f4b-209.shtml#unique-entry-id-209</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pictured left: Tom (aka: Rambo) a KK dive club member joins our scuba diving internship candidates, Gabriel, Simon & Joe for the PADI Rescue Diver portion of their program. 


...Please take a look at our FACEBOOK account to see up to date information on Gaya Island happenings and see how the scuba diving internship candidates are progressing with their training. 


...We can offer this because our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre is based within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park with direct access to our training lagoon & house reef. 


...Annually we run a minimum of two Instructor Development Courses (IDC) to co-inside with these two IDC courses we run 1 month - 1 year internship programs, which can be joined at any time throughout the year. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Promotion Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort &#x26; Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Pacakge </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Resort Bookings</category><dc:date>2010-07-20T18:00:50+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/c6244c26b3763083d1cda35f64682b01-208.shtml#unique-entry-id-208</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/c6244c26b3763083d1cda35f64682b01-208.shtml#unique-entry-id-208</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stay at the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort for 4 nights, Scuba Dive for 2 days (6 Dives). 


...Qualified Divers enjoy 6 boat dives, non qualified divers enjoy first morning Discover Scuba Diving Program followed by 4 Boat dives.


Non divers enjoy fully guided snorkeling or relaxing on the beach or trekking the rainforest trails of Gaya Island. 


...For more information and to see images of the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort please peruse the website. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Jeredong International School complete PADI Open Water Course&#x2c; Kota Kinabalu</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>PADI Scuba Diving Courses</category><category>News</category><category>Snorkelling &#x26; Trekking</category><dc:date>2010-07-11T18:35:14+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/7bfb178ff69e313572f5b000517a813f-207.shtml#unique-entry-id-207</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/7bfb178ff69e313572f5b000517a813f-207.shtml#unique-entry-id-207</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations and thanks goes out the kids and teachers at Jeredong International School in Brunei for completing their PADI Open Water Diver Course, Scuba and Snorkeling experience in TARP, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


The group of 11 lead by Wendy & Stewart completed PADI openwater courses while others improved their diving and snorkeling skills with pleasure dives & guided snorkeling. 


Before coming to our Gaya Island PADI 5 Star IDC Dive & Adventure centre the group joined the Downbelow Bus for a day of KK sightseeing with Humpfrey our registered guide. 


...For more information on Adventure Training and Corporate Events please see our dedicated webpages or contact our International Events Organizers Richard or Joanne
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pulau Tiga Resort Overnight Trip&#x2c; Guided Snorkeling &#x26; BBQ Dinner &#x26; Snake Island </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><category>Snorkelling &#x26; Trekking</category><dc:date>2010-07-12T18:34:38+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/7a82d770ee45ff77f9cba7d667ac36cb-206.shtml#unique-entry-id-206</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/7a82d770ee45ff77f9cba7d667ac36cb-206.shtml#unique-entry-id-206</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have the fastest dive boats in Kota Kinabalu, able to transfer 21 and more in one group to P Tiga in less than 1 hour ;) which makes a trip to Tiga very comfortable and quick.


This was put to the test again last week when we arrived at Pulau Tiga in 40 minutes from the Sutera Harbour Marina - our mainland departure location. 


...In the evening we organized a BBQ dinner with overnight accommodation on the island then a boat trip to snake island the following day, lunch then back to Kota Kinabalu. 


...We have a Dive Shop and Classroom located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!! 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PADI Divemaster Internship Gaya Island Sabah Malaysia </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>PADI Scuba Diving Courses</category><dc:date>2010-07-01T16:48:52+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/784da55274274b4209886e139b048295-205.shtml#unique-entry-id-205</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/784da55274274b4209886e139b048295-205.shtml#unique-entry-id-205</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Local people who would like a professional career in the scuba diving industry are invited to apply for this 1 year program to become PADI Divemasters, an education that would otherwise be too expensive for them to achieve. 


Our company Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures Sdn Bhd, provides the financial support for such training within our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center on Gaya Island and the Internship Trainees also receive a monthly allowance. 


...Now they have their sights on becoming a PADI Scuba Instructor, the next stage of the their diving career


...One of Downbelow's missions is to bring local people up to this professional level within the diving industry and help them become among the best diving professionals in Sabah enabling them to earn a respectable income and provide a better quality of life for themselves and their families.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off for Island Day Trips</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:subject>News and Events</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-01T16:48:25+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/a4ddd86bc341bd96bc7efdaa601072b4-204.shtml#unique-entry-id-204</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/a4ddd86bc341bd96bc7efdaa601072b4-204.shtml#unique-entry-id-204</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have added a van to our fleet of vehicles providing comfort & service to our guests joining us on Gaya Island for the day scuba diving, snorkeling, trekking & sea kayaking.


We offer free hotel pick up and drop offs from KK & Tanjung Aru for all confirmed bookings which makes a day on Gaya Island within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park very easy to organize. 


...We are an authorized commercial operator at Sutera Harbour Marina which is our mainland departure point where guests join our boats bringing them to our PADI 5 Star IDC Dive & Adventure Centre nestled in Hornbill Bay - Gaya Island. 

...We have a Dive Shop & Travel Centre located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!! 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kinabalu Park &#x26; Poring Hot Springs Day Trip from Kota Kinabalu</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Wildlife Tours</category><dc:date>2010-06-26T16:47:26+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/28181adf92f90adba40c41ded4557901-203.shtml#unique-entry-id-203</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/28181adf92f90adba40c41ded4557901-203.shtml#unique-entry-id-203</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This great mountain has become an icon of natural history and successful conservation whilst maintaining its position as the most accessible of high mountains to climb and explore. 


This private day trip to Mt Kinabalu offers great flexibility &ndash; whether you wish to take relaxed walks along the river and through mountain trails, enjoy the beautiful and rare flowers of the Botanical garden, see the rainforest from a different perspective at 45m above the canopy floor, take a dip into sulfur springs or try your luck at searching for the Raflessia Flower &ndash; all this can be experienced on a one day trip from Kota Kinabalu.


...This 8 KM return climb follows the same route that climbers of Mt Kinabalu take but instead of continuing to Laban Rata you will turn around at Layang Layang (2700m) and return to the comfort of your car and driver  It&rsquo;s a very physical climb and can get a little cold at 2700m but well worth the views. 


...We have a Dive Shop & Travel Centre located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!! 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PADI IDC Course OWSI Scuba Instructor Asia</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>PADI Scuba Diving Courses</category><category>Internships</category><dc:date>2010-06-13T17:48:27+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/1702759e22719c8f10de30361168aed1-202.shtml#unique-entry-id-202</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/1702759e22719c8f10de30361168aed1-202.shtml#unique-entry-id-202</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are offering an IDC 1 month Internship which offers exceptional value for money, you enjoy UMLIMITED Scuba Diving from our island based PADI 5 Star IDC Centre and free IDC prep.  

...With our staff team of Course Director, Master Instructor and 2 Staff Instructors our staff to candidate ratio is very high which helps to ensure 100 % success !!!!


Covering areas as diverse as risk management, teaching children, the business of diving and PADI standards and procedures, the IDC is designed to develop a rounded diving educator who can work anywhere in the world.


...Certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is by successful completion of the PADI Instructor Examination scheduled at the end of the IDC, confirmed for 11th & 12th September 2010 also in Kota Kinabalu. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Learn to Scuba Dive&#x2c; PADI Scuba Diver Course TARP Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>PADI Scuba Diving Courses</category><category>News</category><dc:date>2010-06-13T17:48:06+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/eca6cb592694392cf899240dac1e963e-201.shtml#unique-entry-id-201</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/eca6cb592694392cf899240dac1e963e-201.shtml#unique-entry-id-201</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. 


With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip to a maximum of 12m.&nbsp;


...You will also complete knowledge development sessions which take place at our island paradise below, plus you will make two open water dives in the surrounding tropical ocean.


...After completing the Scuba Diver program, you can at anytime continue your diving education by completing the PADI Open Water Course with any PADI Dive Center which will take an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;2 days.&nbsp;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Painted Clownfish&#x2c; The Best Dive Sites&#x2c; Reef Clean Ups&#x2c; PADI Courses and Leisure Diving </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Creature Features</category><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><dc:date>2010-05-22T19:41:39+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/2666f45b38de9a7f24916bab8b29dc3c-200.shtml#unique-entry-id-200</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/2666f45b38de9a7f24916bab8b29dc3c-200.shtml#unique-entry-id-200</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[New scuba diving sites, reef & fishing net clean ups, lots of new divers, budding underwater photographers and an abundance of critters are just some of what&rsquo;s been happening at Downbelows PADI 5 Star Dive & Adventure Centre on Gaya Island over the past couple of weeks !!


...We found a fishing net washed up on North Sulug, one of our favorite dive sites, the very next day Richard, a few members of staff and our Divemaster trainees spent almost the whole day cutting it away, fish were saved and the reef was left with only a little damage.


...Should you wish to come and visit us at our island based dive & adventure center located on the beach with a resort like feel it is a fun place to spend the day, enjoying the tropical surroundings and chatting about all the wonderful creatures you will have spotted. &nbsp;


For more information on scuba diving Gaya Island, TARP and Sabah&rsquo;s West Coast please peruse our links to the left, starting with the Dive Trip section. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Promotion Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort &#x26; Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Pacakge </title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Resort Bookings</category><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><dc:date>2010-05-19T11:59:38+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/198e318e9658632a89db00ba6e656c0d-199.shtml#unique-entry-id-199</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/198e318e9658632a89db00ba6e656c0d-199.shtml#unique-entry-id-199</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stay at the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort for 4 nights, Scuba Dive for 2 days (6 Dives). 


...Qualified Divers enjoy 6 boat dives, non qualified divers enjoy first morning Discover Scuba Diving Program followed by 4 Boat dives.


Non divers enjoy fully guided snorkeling or relaxing on the beach or trekking the rainforest trails of Gaya Island. 


...For more information and to see images of the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort please peruse the website. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kota Kinabalu&#x2019;s Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP) sees Conservation Dividends.</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Creature Features</category><dc:date>2010-05-10T10:50:32+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/e636e1993adeb0241060ae525e35ecd8-198.shtml#unique-entry-id-198</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/e636e1993adeb0241060ae525e35ecd8-198.shtml#unique-entry-id-198</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ghostpipefish &ndash; a prize find in any location haven&rsquo;t been this plentiful for long while and we believe the return of fantastical creatures to Kota Kinabalu&rsquo;s Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP) is pure conservation dividends.


...We see something wonderful on every dive - vibrant corals, unusual Nudibranches, Marble & Eagle Rays, Schools of Chevron Barracuda, Orang Utan Crabs, Pajama Cardinals; they&rsquo;re all here within sight of the city.


Gaya Island & TARP have enjoyed increased protection from Sabah Parks and it&rsquo;s the reduction of illegal fishing practices that&rsquo;s a major contributor to the return of marine life.


...We have a Dive Shop and Classroom located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!! 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hartpury College enjoy Discover Scuba Diving on Gaya Island TARP</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Adventure Training</category><category>PADI Scuba Diving Courses</category><dc:date>2010-05-05T10:49:52+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/cdd53d3d7b2c87ecd4e94c5e5ec6ac41-197.shtml#unique-entry-id-197</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/cdd53d3d7b2c87ecd4e94c5e5ec6ac41-197.shtml#unique-entry-id-197</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Downbelow hosted 19 students and their teacher from Hartpury College in UK for a fabulous day of Scuba Diving from Gaya Island. 


It was a mental day on the island with 36 people in total enjoying the activities - 21 of them were Discover Scuba Divers  !!    But everyone split into their small groups with their instructors - even with this many people we maintain our very personnel attention to instruction and safety - the more the merrier - and this day sure was !!!!


...The group from Hartpury College in the UK and all our other divers and snorkelers had a great time on the island today discovering scuba and enjoying our little piece of paradise with their Downbelow Instructors (not sure who had the most fun ;)
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Holiday Promotion &#x21; Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort &#x26; Lankayan Dive Resort&#x2c; Discounts &#x26; Special Rates &#x26; Packages&#x2c; Sabah Malaysia</title><dc:creator>images@downbelow.co.uk</dc:creator><category>News</category><category>Scuba Diving Package</category><category>Resort Bookings</category><dc:date>2010-04-26T15:39:45+08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/cb45fbb0b24a74baaa602a5c35c4315e-196.shtml#unique-entry-id-196</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.divedownbelow.com/pages/news_files/cb45fbb0b24a74baaa602a5c35c4315e-196.shtml#unique-entry-id-196</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are very pleased to offer a special holiday promotion with additional discounts for bookings at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort and Lankayan island Resort from 1st November to 15th December 2010.


...We are offering an additional 10% discount to our already discounted rates which make staying at these beautiful resorts a must when visiting Sabah !!


...Why not start begin your holiday in Kota Kinabalu and Scuba Dive, Snorkel or come Trekking with us on Gaya Island within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.


...We have a Dive Shop & Travel Centre located on the KK mainland, please feel free to drop in, we offer free wireless internet, tea,coffee and biscuits !!! 
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