Banish the Pre-dive Class Jitters

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You know you’re supposed to be excited about your scuba class. After all, you’ve looked forward to learning to breathe underwater for longer than you can remember. Scuba divers float alongside fishes and get to view a part of the world underwater that few get to see. But there’s one problem: You’re a little nervous. Don’t worry, […]

Reasons Why We Love Our Dive Buddy

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Just as in life, the best experiences are enhanced when they are shared. A good buddy will ensure that your gear is working and configured properly. Together, you can create a dive plan and check on each other throughout the dive. We love our dive buddies, and here are a few reasons why. You share incredible […]

Cooper River – Diving for Megalodon Shark Fossils

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Wetsuit worthy water temperatures, zero visibility, and a swift current are all parts of diving in the Cooper River, which is located in South Carolina, United States. Even though you’ll have to dodge mud balls and watch out for alligators, Steve Pittman says it’s his favorite place to dive. Retired PADI Course Director, Pittman, has […]

Interview with PADI’s First AmbassaDiver, Charlotte Burns

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This is a special edition in PADI’s “Women in Diving” series and follows a historic weekend for female divers around the world. More than 330 events were scheduled for PADI Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2015, representing over 60 countries, and all seven continents. Several events featured guest speakers, who discussed their past contributions […]

Clement Lee appointed as Tourism Advisor of Malaysia

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Industry pioneer, icon and distinguished PADI Course Director, Clement Lee has been appointed as a Tourism Advisor of Malaysia to represent and help promote the diving industry in Malaysia. In recent press announcements, Tourism Malaysia described Clement Lee as, “the embodiment of the entrepreneurial dive industry pioneer, a staunch conservationist with unrelenting views on the […]

Learn to Dive – 3 Ways to Get Started Scuba Diving

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So, you’re thinking about learning to dive. Congratulations! Some say learning to dive is the coolest thing they’ve ever done. PADI has three options for getting started. You may be asking, “What are these options, and which one is best for me?” Keep reading for a summary. 1. PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience Who: You […]