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I created a Dive Computer Simulator, and It’s Free to Use

I created a Dive Computer Simulator, and It’s Free to Use

by Marcel Jansen | Aug 21, 2026 | Dive instructor theory, PADI Divemaster course, PADI IDC - instructor course

All entry-level dive students should learn how to plan a dive during their open water course. We used to sit down and explain the RDP tables, which many students found very abstract and difficult to understand. Nowadays most instructors give their students a dive...
Where to Do Your Divemaster Course in Thailand

Where to Do Your Divemaster Course in Thailand

by Marcel Jansen | Jul 11, 2026 | PADI Divemaster course

Thailand is one of the most popular places in the world to do your Divemaster course. Warm water, low costs, and dive centers everywhere. But not every location is the same. What is the best place in Thailand to do your Divemaster course? I have been working as a...
Why the Best Divers Don’t Always Make the Best Divemasters

Why the Best Divers Don’t Always Make the Best Divemasters

by Marcel Jansen | Jun 20, 2026 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI Divemaster course

I see it at dive shops everywhere. The diver with the most dives, the best buoyancy, and the coolest gear becomes a Divemaster and struggles. Meanwhile, the person with half the experience thrives.Why?Because a great diver and a great Divemaster are two very different...
Asia Scuba Instructors Blog is written by Course Director Marcel Jansen. Asia Scuba Instructors runs PADI Instructor Courses in multiple locations around Asia.

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