Professional training, course development spark scuba growth
While people adept at holding their breath have been exploring the underwater world for a…
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Trip of a Lifetime to the Great Barrier Reef Doesn’t Disappoint
This month, to celebrate the Professional Association of Diving Instructor’s (PADI) 25 millionth diving certification,…
Your Dream Job is One Giant Stride Away
Ocean Frontiers Offers Instructor Development Course in Grand Cayman. Well known IDC educator brings his teaching style to the warm Caribbean waters and customized teaching facilities at East End.
Pro Dive International Hosts PADI Women’s Dive Day
Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most established PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and recognized Career Development Centers is thrilled to announce their participation in the THIRD ANNUAL PADI WOMEN’S DIVE DAY on July 15th, 2017.
Deciding on a Scuba Diving Regulator Set-Up
Deciding on a Regulator setup to go for first off can be all a little bewildering, will you get what you pay for spending a little extra? Does the cheap regulator actually work? What is a ventury or balanced regulator even mean? One things for sure and that we can assure you is that they supply with that all important air while underwater, but….
Deciding on a Scuba Diving Regulator Set-Up
Deciding on a Regulator setup to go for first off can be all a little…
PADI Women’s Dive Day scheduled for July 15
Organizers are hoping the third annual PADI women’s dive day on July 15 will continue the growth experienced since the inaugural event in 2015.
PADI Women’s Dive Day scheduled for July 15
Organizers are hoping the third annual PADI women’s dive day on July 15 will continue…
Celebrating the 25 millionth PADI certification with the trip of a lifetime on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
For the past 50 years, PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has been The Way…
PADI Go Pro night…Monday May 29th 6pm at Dive Wellington
Come along for a presentation evening on becoming a PADI Dive Professional. Hear what’s involved in becoming a PADI Dive Instructor or a PADI Dive Master. We will discuss our full-time Diploma in Scuba instruction courses, student loans and allowances, as well as recreational dive instructor pathways.
PADI Go Pro night…Monday May 29th 6pm at Dive Wellington
Come along for a presentation evening on becoming a PADI Dive Professional. Hear what’s involved…
Diving for College Credit
In the heart of the Midwestern United States, far from any ocean shoreline or amazing…
The Value of Continuing Education for Scuba Divers
Modern technology and advancements in scuba diver training have seen many a scuba diver certified with the minimum of time and effort. In as little as four days, you can become a certified PADI Open Water Diver! This is great news for people looking to take up the sport and get out diving with their buddies but…do they have all the knowledge and experience to be safe and confident in the mix of underwater environments out there? Do you know how things really work? Could you help a diver in distress? Have you ever dived an underwater shipwreck?
The Value of Continuing Education for Scuba Divers
Modern technology and advancements in scuba diver training have seen many a scuba diver certified…
PADI Embraces Earth Day with Partnerships to Support Our Oceans
With Earth Day just a few days away, PADI® is building on its longstanding history…
Designing An Advanced Open Water Course To Fit Your Diving Style
If you have been thinking about taking your diving to the next level, then you have most likely done some research about the Advanced Open Water course
PADI Finds A New Home for $700 Million
Rumours have been abound for quite some time but it appears that PADI has now…
Women’s Water Sports Weekend and Dive Day in La Jolla, California
Szilvia Gogh, founder of Miss-Scuba™, has partnered with Gretchen M. Ashton of ScubaFit®, Isabelle “Izzy”…
25 Million Divers Down!
PADI hits a milestone as it issues its 25 millionth certification On 29 December 2016,…
PADI to Provide Support for FORCE BLUE Fundraiser in Dana Point
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has partnered with FORCE BLUE for an upcoming fundraiser in support…
Rebreather check-list – The diver’s responsibility!
We have already talked and shared opinions on Rebreather diver’s check list, I believe this…
Rescue Diver Course Success
Our intrepid team of Rescue Diver students completed their course with Staff Instructor Jen in early October.
Dive Safe this Summer Season
Summer is fast approaching here in New Zealand, which means more people in the water enjoying the beautiful coastline and lakes whilst exploring their favourite dive sites.
A PADI Open Water Course… with Dolphins?!
Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on the left) had an amazing experience at Goat Island earlier this season when they had a group of playful dolphins come and say hi!
A PADI Open Water Course… with Dolphins?!
Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on…
How PADI Helps Support Wounded and Disabled Veterans
PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is a proud supporter of two very special organizations: WAVES (the Wounded…
Diving instructor dedicated to helping disabled enjoy scuba
Marc Palay upgraded himself to become a diving instructor but he didn’t stop there. He saw people with handicaps and wanted to bring the joy of diving to them. He took special training to teach the disabled.
Diving instructor dedicated to helping disabled enjoy scuba
Marc Palay upgraded himself to become a diving instructor but he didn’t stop there. He…
Carlos Coste Set Two Records During Bonaire Deepsea Challenge
Carlos Coste (VEN) set New Continental South American Record -69 meters on 5 september in the…
Beginner diving tips to avoid danger
Safety is almost always at the forefront of any divers thinking, but occasionally and commonly even the most experienced and qualified enthusiasts find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. The inevitable will come for every diver when a little surprise catches them off guard and they need to re-group a little to regain control of the dive. For the most part, in an ideal world, this is all any diver would really want or expect to happen.
Beginner diving tips to avoid danger
Safety is almost always at the forefront of any divers thinking, but occasionally and commonly…
PADI 2016 updated Adventure Dives
There are now 24 Adventure Dives in the PADI Adventures in Diving Programme and 13 chapters in the 2016 Adventures in Diving manual. As a result, any Instructor may teach any of these 13 Dives. For the 11 Adventure Dives that are not in the new PADI Adventures in Diving Manual, an instructor must become a Specialty Instructor before running that Dive
PADI 2016 updated Adventure Dives
There are now 24 Adventure Dives in the PADI Adventures in Diving Programme and 13…
How Performance Diver New Zealand Celebrated PADI Womens Dive Day
Here at Performance Diver we decided to ignore the fact that PADI Womens Dive Day 2016 fell right in the middle of winter with an underwater photoshoot in the awesome heated pool at the Newmarket Olympic!
How Performance Diver Celebrated PADI Womens Dive Day
Here at Performance Diver we decided to ignore the fact that PADI Womens Dive Day…
PADI Celebrates 50 Years of Inspiration in New Video Series
To commemorate its 50th anniversary and recognize the important contributions of divers over the past half-century, PADI is…
Become A Scuba Professional in New Zealand
Dive Zone Whitianga has seen many students graduate from their diving programme and go on to have some pretty cool jobs. There are certain things that make Dive Zone Whitianga stand out from other training facilities. Here’s why these things are important to your diving qualifications…
The 2014-2018 Sedna Epic Expedition’s BigFiveDive
I’m delighted to report that seven of The 2014-2018 Sedna Epic Expedition’s sea women and two of its advisers, Mary Ellen Gucciardi and Marianne Falardeau, successfully completed the BigFiveDive record attempt on Saturday, July 16.
The 2014-2018 Sedna Epic Expedition’s BigFiveDive
I’m delighted to report that seven of The 2014-2018 Sedna Epic Expedition’s sea women and…
324 Foot Tanker Vessel To Become Artificial Reef in Florida
PADI are pleased to announce that they have made a $5000.00 donation to an artificial…
PADI Freediver Training at Dive Zone Whitianga
When people come to us to learn to scuba dive, one of the most common responses to the question “what made you decide to learn to dive?” is often “I’ve done a bit of freediving or snorkeling and love the sea”. It was the same for me.
PADI Freediver Training at Dive Zone Whitianga
When people come to us to learn to scuba dive, one of the most common…
Pro Dive International Hosts Second Annual PADI Women’s Dive Day 2016
Inviting all diver girls to join any of their dive centers in Mexico and the…
New Zealand Sea Adventures Prepares for PADI Women’s Dive Day
Excitement reigns as preparations are underway for PADI Women’s Dive Day 2016, PADI’s second annual celebration of women in diving, taking place on 16 July 2016. This event recognize women’s contributions to diving throughout history and provides special opportunities for more women to enter the sport of diving today.
New Zealand Sea Adventures Prepares for PADI Women’s Dive Day
Excitement reigns as preparations are underway for PADI Women’s Dive Day 2016, PADI’s second annual celebration…