
Meet world-class underwater photographer and PADI Master Freediver Instructor Daan Verhoeven. Daan is a former Dutch freediving record holder currently living in Cornwall, UK, where he co-founded Aquacity Freediving. In the world of competitive freediving, Daan Verhoeven is certainly no stranger, swimming seamlessly under the surface capturing athletes’ personal bests, national records, and at times, […]

Meet diver, PADI Master Freediver Instructor and part-mermaid Georgina Miller, a six-time national record holder with a personal best of just over 7 minutes in static apnea. Georgina has been part of Freediving Team GB since 2007, competing at National and International Freediving competitions for both depth and pool. She’s trained all over the world […]
As the excitement built in the run up to the Bristol Blue Freediving Competition, PADI’s Kayleigh Relf took a moment to catch up with Andy Jardine: PADI Master Freediver Instructor, AIDA Judge and Instructor, and Captain/Coach of Team GB at the 2016 World Freediving Championships. One of four judges at the event, Andy shares what […]

Guest Blogger: Joe Thomas Plastic is having a devastating effect on our oceans, our wildlife and ultimately on us as a human species. The introduction of plastic in the 20th century has led us to become increasingly reliant on its use and now a large percentage of almost everything we buy contains plastic. However, while […]

There are two distinct paths you can take after Advanced Open Water - the first leads to Master Scuba Diver, the second leads to a PADI Professional rating.

In 2014, Stef Taylor discovered the world of scuba diving. Just two years later, his life has been completely transformed – and in more ways than one. We don’t want to spoil the surprise, so read on to hear his story and see what can be achieved when you’ve got a dream and the motivation […]