These seniors prove that you're never too old to dive

Retirement is the last thing on the minds of dive instructors, Christy Ooi (right) and Loo Kit Choong. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

Scuba diving may seem to many as an activity more suited to youngsters but 65-year-old dive instructor Christy Ooi believes that one is never to old to take the plunge. In fact, the sun-kissed and adventure-loving senior believes that scuba diving is a “gentle sport” that’s perfect for seniors who want to keep active without the risk of injury to their joints.

“Each dive lasts for about 45 minutes and divers swim at a leisurely pace. Diving is a low-impact exercise that’s suited to seniors. The only difference is that you are underwater,” he says.