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Das neue PADI Job Board

Das neue PADI Job Board

Finding PADI Instructor jobs The PADI Job board has always been one of the more reliable places to find diving instructor jobs.The interface was very outdated (like the rest of the PADI Pro site) but PADI is working hard to improve things.Recently PADI has completely...

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The return of Thailand’s’ Zebra Sharks

Die Rückkehr von Thailands Zebrahaien

The zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) is an elegant species of shark also known to many divers as the leopard shark. Zebra sharks can often be found resting on the sandy bottom near shallow coral reefs during the day. The sharks are active at night, hunting small...

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Versteckte Tauchspots von Thailand

Versteckte Tauchspots von Thailand

A few secret tips for a scuba diving holiday in Thailand. Thailand is a popular vacation destination. Not only with divers, but also with culture lovers, backpackers and beach goers. In the most popular places like Phuket the 'Thailand feeling' is sometimes hard to...

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Neu! PADI Rescue Diver Abenteuertauchgang

Neu! PADI Rescue Diver Abenteuertauchgang

An exiting new Adventure Dive The Rescue Diver course is often described as one of the most challenging and yet rewarding courses that divers have completed.Still, while many divers make the step from Open Water to Advanced, far fewer divers make the next step to...

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Great pictures of Phuket

Great pictures of Phuket

Great pictures from Phuket For those who miss Phuket during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a selection of great pictures from Phuket 101. Phuket 101 is a local blog with tips and secrets of Phuket.    All photos credit to Willy Thuan, Phuket101...

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Free tickets for ScubaDigital 2020

Win free tickets to the first online dive exhibition - ScubaDigital 2020! Scuba.Digital 2020 is the new global online dive show that will be featuring exhibitors and speakers from around the globe. You will be able to 'digitally meet' diving liveaboard operators,...

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PADI Rescue course during COVID-19

How to reduce risk during the PADI Rescue course In a recent webinar, PADI’s Instructor Development Manager Alan Jan explained PADI’s recommendations on how to conduct the PADI Rescue course during the current COVID-19 pandemic. He specifically spoke about teaching...

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Traveling to Thailand after COVID -19

First international arrivals Tour operators in Thailand get a spark of hope as the Thai government allows the first international travelers to arrive into Thailand from July 1.According to Bangkok post, the first group of foreigners to be allowed to enter Thailand...

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Amazing scuba art

10 artists that create amazing art, inspired by marine life. Ptolemy Elrington studied at Bradford in the '80s, traveled extensively and settled in Brighton, UK. He makes fantastic animals, insects and marine life sculptures, from recycled materials including car...

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6 practical reminders for diving after COVID-19

6 practical reminders for scuba diving after COVID-19     Many organizations have published articles about reducing the risk of Corona infection in diving. I have collected the most important advice from leading diving industry organizations like PADI, DAN,...

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PADI IDC Dive Instructor theory

The complete series of IDC diveinstructor theory is now online! A great way to prepare for your IDC! The divetheory in this series is a summary of the 'Encyclopedia of recreational diving'.  The summary is written with the PADI instructor theory exam in mind. It...

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PADI Digital support during COVID – 19

PADI Digital support during COVID – 19 The coronavirus situation is something that we have never seen before, and it is effecting dive businesses and freelance dive instructors around the world. PADI offers a few ideas to keep your business going during these times....

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5 Reasons to become PADI MSDT

5 Reasons to become a PADI MSDT The MSDT prep course is an great add-on to your IDC. One of our most popular packages is our Go Pro ‘MSDT’ package. MSDT – Master Scuba Diver Trainer, is the ‘next step up’ from Open Water Scuba Instructor. During the MSDT Prep course...

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PADI Instruktor Handbuch 2020

PADI Instructor Manual 2020 Anfang Februar kannst du als Vorteil deiner PADI® Mitgliedschaft die Ausgabe 2020 des PADI Instructor Manuals zusammen mit dem Errata-Dokument von der PADI Pros' Site - Training Essentials/Digital Instructor Manual herunterladen. Die Übersetzungen werden...

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Top Dive Sites of Phuket, Thailand

Top Dive Sites of Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destination; as well as great beaches, plenty of activities and entertainment on land, an excellent choice of accommodation and vibrant nightlife, Phuket also offers some fantastic diving opportunities. Whether you are...

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Neues PADI Spezialgebiet Adaptive Techniken

  PADI Professionals haben eine lange und erfolgreiche Geschichte in der Arbeit mit Tauchern mit Behinderungen. Der Ansatz von PADI bei der Ausbildung von Tauchern ist (und war schon immer) integrativ: Jeder, der die Voraussetzungen für einen Kurs erfüllt, ist willkommen, sich anzumelden. Der PADI Adaptive Techniques...

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PADI Fertigkeitsvideos

'How To' Series Have you seen PADI’s new ‘How To’ series on YouTube? There are videos on mask clearing, giant stride and regulator recovery – with more on the way. Each video combines slow-motion demos with text overlays calling out key skill attributes. PADI...

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The revised IDC

Asia Scuba Instructors - IDC in Thailand plans to start teaching the revised IDC curriculum as soon as all materials are available in English and German. Here is a little preview of the changes! Most eye catching change is the introduction of  IDC eLearning, which is...

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10 Places you want to visit in Phuket

Whether you’re looking for soaking up the sun, natural beauty or hidden gems, these Phuket photos will make you want to visit the Pearl of The Andaman Sea right now. Big Buddha One of the most famous landmarks on the island For almost every visitor to Phuket who...

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BYond Aware Course

Great job from all the guys from "BYond Skool...Adventures" ! 6 Enthusiastic young "Master SCUBA Divers" HARSH, NIRVAN, MALCOLM, ARNAV, ANMOL and AMAN spend one week with us to do many activities and workshops. They joined on a clean-up dive on our house reef and all...

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Do what you love!

Sometimes you just need to ... leave the office life behind you and do what you love. Sit on the beach, party and dive!! That is what our Divemaster Trainee Mark did and he made an awesome video of his fun times in Phuket 😉 Thanks Mark! For sharing a great time with...

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Best time to come to Phuket

The best time to come to Phuket What is the best time to come to Phuket?  Our 'high season' is normally from October until March but we can dive all year through. Many divers prefer to come outside our high season because it is more quiet and prices for accommodation...

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