ABW Sept 2018-1

attracted Dive Instructor Freedom Dellosa (PADI
#67549) - a native of Lucena City in neighboring
Quezon Province, to set up a dive operation in
Marinduque aptly naming it Coral Divers Den
in 2012. The shop was initially part of an “ecoadventure”
destination his family built on a hilltop
in Boac, but later decided to transfer the same closer
to where the diving actions are –at Poctoy White
Beach in Torrijos. True to its name, the newfound
home of the dive shop is just a stone’s throw from
the waiting reef system beneath the sprawling blue
waters adjoining the facility. There, his organized
diving groups, walk-in guests and students visit
and appreciate the underwater beauty of the
place coupled with the professional dive service
the “Den” has to offer. The facility has an array of
scuba equipment ready to serve the diving activity
of fifteen (15) divers. It also boasts of fifty (50)
scuba tanks filled with quality breathing air from a
well- maintained air compressor system. Underwater
flashlights are likewise available for night diving
activities, as well as other accessory equipment
necessary to make diving safe and enjoyable. Divereducation
is likewise being provided in the place.
Standard PADI diver-courses from Open Water
up to Dive master ratings are offered and being
taught at reasonable rates. Non-divers shall have
the opportunity of having their time underwater by
taking the PADI Discover Scuba Program that the
establishment similarly offers.
With the establishment of Dive Marinduque over
5 years ago things changed considerably for divers
wanting to explore the hidden treasures of this
island. This side of the island-province is where
you’ll find the white sandy beaches. With the mighty
Mt. Malindig – the highest peak in the island as
background, a lazy walk on the ivory sands of Poctoy
coupled with a soothing dip in its turquoise waters is
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Marinduque Poctoy-
White Beach
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