I Love My PADI Pro Contest Winners 2016

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Shaun and Carissa Schuster My PADI Pro winners Over the the past 50 years, PADI has been The Way the World Learns to Dive – and we couldn’t do this without our PADI Pros! PADI Pros change countless lives each year, and we asked you to nominate the instructor, Divemaster, or Assistant Instructor who inspired you throughout your scuba diving journey. Whether it […]

4 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Buoyancy

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a diver hovers in a genie pose Imagine yourself at a nice restaurant. Everyone is well-dressed, there are linen napkins on the tables, mood lighting, decorative flowers, the whole bit. Now imagine one of the diners haphazardly crossing the room – stepping on someone’s foot, knocking over a vase of flowers….you get the idea. Later, the same guy tries to take a […]

3 Videos That Will Make You Want to Travel This Holiday Season

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Maldives from shutterstock With the holiday season in full swing, it’s hard to think about anything other than finding the perfect gifts, family parties, and baking until you can’t ever look at a cookie the same again. Through the hustle and bustle though, we want to remind you that this can also be the perfect opportunity to spend […]

Uncovering the Ocean’s Wonders with Gemma Smith

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Gemma Smith Gemma Smith is a PADI Master Scuba DiverTM Trainer, and Tec explorer from the UK. She works as a scientific diving field assistant on archaeological missions and was recently named one of the top 10 female divers in the world by the Huffington Post! Whether she is navigating underwater caverns, leading technical dives, or helping […]

Top Skills for Aspiring PADI Pros

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Divers with Equipment Are you thinking about becoming a PADI Professional? If becoming a PADI Divemaster or Instructor is in your future, here are some things you can learn and do early in your diving journey that will help to make you more employable when you become a PADI Pro. First Aid and CPR The Emergency First Response […]