by Marcel Jansen | Mar 2, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Taking CESA practice into open water is a big step forward for students—it’s where all their pool practice finally meets real-world diving. In open water, they’re introduced to new factors like depth and currents, which makes this practice so important. This is where...
by Marcel Jansen | Jan 2, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Hovering is one of the most magical moments in scuba diving—it’s when divers truly experience feeling weightless and in perfect balance. As a diving instructor, teaching students to hover is a fantastic way to show them how to control their body in the water using...
by Marcel Jansen | Nov 15, 2024 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Regulator recovery is a core skill for any diver, teaching them how to calmly retrieve their air source if it’s ever dislodged. Whether it’s from an unexpected bump or a burst of excitement, knowing how to get the regulator back safely is essential to staying calm and...
by Marcel Jansen | Nov 10, 2024 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Learning mask clearing is a truly empowering skill for new divers. But it can be a bit of a challenge for beginners. The idea of water entering their mask can make some students feel anxious or even claustrophobic. On the other hand, mastering mask clearing can be a...
by Marcel Jansen | Nov 13, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
As a PADI Pro, you get to witness anticipation turned into passion and fear changed into courage! Helping novice divers conquer tricky skills can be extremely rewarding and is one of the reasons why I love being a dive instructor. Let’s dive into a skill that is...
by Marcel Jansen | Apr 19, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
We have added a new option to our PADI MSDT program. You can now choose to become an AWARE Dive against Debris specialty instructor. Becoming an “Aware dive against debris” specialty instructor is a great way to share your passion for scuba diving while...
