Safety

First Aid & Emergencies

First aid equipment is always available during training and activities, and all instructors and guides are trained to handle an emergency in their environment.

Hyperbaric Medical Centre

Dahab has its own hyperbaric chamber to treat Decompression Illness. The Hyperbaric Medical Centre has qualified doctors who are trained to give advice and treat diving and non diving related injuries.

Insurance

Please note that you are responsible for having a valid insurance covering all the activities your package includes.

Your Safety is Paramount


Diving

The Itchy Feet dive centre is a PADI 5 star Gold Palm Resort following International PADI standards. All instructors and dive masters are PADI trained and certified and have extensive knowledge of the local area. The dive center and its staff follow guidelines set out by the Egyptian CDWS (Chamber of Diving and Water Sports) and meet ISO standards. The equipment and compressor are checked and serviced regularly to ensure your safety.

Free diving

The Itchy Feet Free Diving takes place from a Free diving Training Center and AIDA School. The instructors are certified as instructor trainers by AIDA International (International Free Diving Organization). The instructors are trained in recognizing your personal abilities and the training is based on technique and not exceeding personal limits. All ropes and equipment are replaced regularly to ensure your personal safety.

Trekking

The Itchy Feet Trekking takes place in South Sinai desert and mountain areas. The trekking guides are English, German, French and native Bedouins all working under an EU initiative, founded to improve mountain tour operations in South Sinai. All guides have extensive knowledge of the local area, trained in GPS and certified in ITC Level 2 in Outdoor First Aid. In the unlikely event of an emergency there is an air ambulance on call 24/7.

Quad Biking

The vehicles are maintained by Honda and all parts are supplied by the manufacturer. Necessary safety gear is provided for all quad trips. In the unlikely case of an emergency, a 4x4 car is available to assist.