Advanced Course straight after my Open Water?

Advanced Course straight after my Open Water?

Shall I do the Advanced Course straight after my Open Water Certification? By: Sandy Graham, PADI Staff Instructor By the end of your PADI Open Water Course you are certified to dive with another certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18m. The likelihood that 2...
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout

Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout

Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout: From Repetition to Rejuvenation By: Nina Horne, PADI Master Instructor The Background Story As the allure of the aquatic world continues to captivate the hearts of many, scuba instructors find themselves at the forefront of this...
The Evolution Of Dive Equipment

The Evolution Of Dive Equipment

THE EVOLUTION OF DIVE EQUIPMENT By: Bob Murphy, PADI Course Director The Background Story It is by no means a coincidence that we find ourselves scouring the internet for the latest SCUBA regulator that breathes the easiest, is the lightest or is super technical. Or...
So Many Dive Schools on Koh Tao?!

So Many Dive Schools on Koh Tao?!

Why are there so many different dive schools on Koh Tao? The Background Story Has planning a dive trip to Koh Tao, got you asking yourself, why are there so many dive schools on Koh Tao?! Read on… The island has a land mass of 21km², and is home to 70-80...
Being An Advanced Diver

Being An Advanced Diver

Being An Advanced Diver   Considering whether to pursue your advanced course is akin to removing the training wheels when riding a bike—it sets you free. While the PADI Open Water course imparts the basics and comfort underwater, the PADI Advanced Open Water...
The Buddy System

The Buddy System

The Buddy System   A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed As scuba divers, the buddy system becomes ingrained in our minds from the moment we embark on our PADI Open Water course. It extends beyond just staying close underwater; becoming dive buddies begins on land...