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3 Reasons to Host a Conservation Event for Women’s Dive Day

Since its inception in 2015, PADI Women’s Dive Day has received worldwide media attention – including mentions from The New York Times, Huffington Post and The Boston Globe. In 2017, more than 884 events were held in 85 countries. Hosting a PADI Women’s Dive Day event is a fun and fulfilling way to promote your business and...

The Adaptable Prevail

Put “adaptive” and “PADI” together and it conjures images of people overcoming disabilities and challenges, and rightly so. Diving is one of those rare, rich experiences that can help heal the body, heart and soul, whether someone’s dealing with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), paraplegia, cerebral palsy, amputation – the list goes on, as you...

PADI ON TOUR in Jeddah

In mid-March the "PADI R14 - TEAM" composed by Tony Andrews (Territory Director) - Teo Brambilla and Ahmed Sayed (Regional Managers) - Amir Khalil (Regional Training Consultant) and Firas Jundi (Sales Consultant & Examiner) travelled to Saudi Arabia to hold a series of events aimed to meet and support PADI Members - PADI Dive Centers...

Dive site topography in Lhaviyani Atoll – Part 1

The underwater topography of the Maldives is dramatic, varied and perfect for exploring. Scuba divers visiting the Lhaviyani Atoll in particular have a huge variety of reef formations awaiting them on the dive sites – the first glimpses of which can even be spotted from the seaplane window. In this, the first of a three...

Position Vacant: RTO Coordinator (Aus)

We have an exciting career opportunity for an RTO Coordinator to join the PADI Asia Pacific team based in Sydney, Australia. The RTO Coordinator will provide support for PADI Members with enquiries related to RTO training, customer service and compliance. As a minimum requirement, you should have a Certificat IV in Training and Assessment together...

Are You Covered?

With litigation constantly on the rise, comprehensive liability protection is critical for today’s dive professionals. Maintaining current liability insurance is not only good risk management, but it is also required in many (although not all) areas in order to remain in Teaching status. Although many members feel that liability insurance is only really necessary in...

2018 Course Director Preparatory Seminar Conducted in Chinese

Click here to read this article in Chinese. PADI Asia Pacific and PADI China are pleased to announce a 2018 Course Director Preparatory Seminar that will be held in Chinese. The CD Prep Seminar will take place over 5 days between mid-June to early July in Sanya, China – dates to be announced. If you...

Paddle against Plastic

On Global Recycling Day, Sunday 18th March 2018, a team of our best watermen and women from Gili Lankanfushi completed a 14km Stand Up Paddle to raise awareness about the overuse of single-use plastic. During the endurance event, the team collected all floating litter they encountered along the three-hour paddle. The majority of the haul...

diving the great lakes Photo: Courtesy of Kim Parker

Insider Tip: Writing a PADI Distinctive Specialty

How dive shop owner Kim Parker turned a passion for diving the Great Lakes into seven of PADI’s Distinctive Specialties.