Customer Comments
"Harvey was the instructor for my Trimix 2 course. I could not have asked for a better instructor. He has a calm and laid back style of teaching.
This non-confrontational type of teaching lends itself to increased and continued questioning/learning.
At the same time he makes it very clear when you have made mistakes and how to correct them.
He spent five days with us introducing and correcting the new skills and drills.
We started at 08:00 every morning and often went into the evening making sure to get all the material/skills in.
I learned a lot from Harvey and would happily take courses again from him in the future.
Since my course I have continued to correspond with Harvey and ask for advice on various topics. He is always willing to offer advice and mentorship.
I look forward to when he is back up here in Upper Canada so we can dive together again."
-- Sean Moritz
"After being a diver for over 14 years, I have had the opportunity to be trained my many different Instructors across Canada, both good and bad. Me and my wife were pleasantly surprised at the professionalism, preparedness and knowledge that Mr Morash had to offer. His classes were very insightful and his approach to the information demonstrated a logical and skilled approach diving. We had the privilege of taking the Intro to Tech course from him, which opened our eyes to many of the flaws of the diving industry and how many of the diving standards held by diving organizations, have slipped towards a profit driven advancement (quantity) from that of knowledge and development driven perspective (quality). Mr Morash is refreshingly uncompromising in his standards and offers a truly solid foundation to advance and learn from. If you receive a certification from Mr Morash you will be proud, prepared and of a much higher standard than what is being generated according to the industry standard of today".
-- Captain Douglas McCarthy, Canadian Forces
"During the last couple month I had the chance to take NAUI's Intro to Tech course from Harvey at Louisbourg Scuba. Although Harvey and I are sharing several hundred dives together I learnt a lot. Instead off just checking off the required skills as well as the classroom part for the course, Harvey takes his time and is enthusiastically trying to make each individual a much better and safer diver. With Buddy Awareness in mind, the students will get plenty of time to fine tune their existing skills as well as to learn many useful new skills. Any new skills are demonstrated in a very clear and logical way. Since the classes are kept small, the participating diver gets plenty of time to practice. By using the video camera, the students also get the chance to see first hand how they improved and which skills need some more fine tuning. If you are looking for the cheapest and fast course to get your certification, he is certainly the wrong guy to contact. If you are interested in taking your diving to a new personal level in an exciting and safe environment under exceptional guidance, Harvey courses are worth every minute and every Dollar."
-- Michael Gerhartz, Easy Dive Canada
"I have been diving since 1993 and have taken other courses along the
way, such as master diver and rescue diver.This year I decided to
take a nitrox course through Louisbourg Scuba with attending instructor
Harvey Morash. It was a very comforting experience when you
realize that the instructor was passing along his passion and knowledge
that he has compounded over the years for pleasure and not for
commercial value. Harvey has such a vast knowledge of the various
aspects of scuba diving and takes his time ensuring his students have
all the knowledge needed to start their own pathways within the
underwater world. Weather its your very first course or starting
down the road to a career in diving I think Harvey will ensure you have
all the basic you need as well as much knowledge and experience any
instructor could offer."
-- Brian MacCormack
"You will be prepared! Only words? Perhaps...but certainly not
in this case. You will be prepared once you have trained with
Harvey Morash. You will be prepared to learn, to excel in future
training, to evaluate both yourself and your diving and to train
yourself to be objective oriented rather than goal oriented.
I had the fortunate opportunity to train with Harvey for NAUI’s
Introduction to Technical Diving course. I must say that this
course was the most intense and easily the most exiting course that I
have taken to date. I learned quickly that a new mindset of what
was ‘acceptable’ had to be adopted immediately in order to
succeed. Be prepared to explore new skills, techniques and mindset
that will serve to develop new and exciting ways of being prepared and
developing your diving skill set.
Harvey’s training style was exemplary and second to none. He was
able to communicate and instruct divers of differing backgrounds and
skill levels with no issue at all. His training expectations were
well communicated prior to taking the course and his course was well
structured both in and out of the class. Harvey will push you to do your
best.....he will PREPARE you."
-- Kevin Steeves, NAUI: 48747
"I started diving in 1994 when I was 15 years old. In my early twenties I kind of
forgot about diving. Then, about two years ago, I met this girl who was
newly certified and diving was my "in". We ended up going diving a few
times and I realized what I'd been missing for the last 8 years. By the
end of the following summer we had about 40 dives in together and were
taking an advanced course. The day we were doing our checkouts she
introduced me to Harvey who happened to be diving the same site. I'll
never forget his enthusiasm that day before we got in the water. After
both dives I remember hearing him talking about how much fun he had and
what he'd seen. I got to know Harvey over the next few months and
realized how passionate he was about diving, and how much respect he has
for it. He was always willing to talk to me about diving and answer any
questions that I had. So, this winter we took our Nitrox course with
Harvey. His knowledge is incredible. He made the classroom enjoyable,
which is huge for me as I usually struggle with that part. I would
recommend Harvey to anyone as an instructor, and I guarantee, by the end
of the course you'll understand diving better than you ever have. Thank
you Harvey for the exceptional and professional job you did with our
course, I can't wait for the next one."
-- Nick Douglas
I’m Breathing Easier
"I recently took a Nitrox course from Harvey Morash, who owns and operates Louisbourg Scuba in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
I wanted to pass on to NAUI that Harvey is an excellent instructor. As a new diver I was really unsure about taking this course,
and Harvey made it understandable and very accessible. His emphasis on safety was what really made the course for me;
it made the idea of breathing enriched air a lot less scary for me because of Harvey's excellent instruction."
-- Katie Grist, Nova Scotia
