by marceljansen69 | Sep 5, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
A freeflowing regulator is a skill that often causes a bit of anxiety for students—after all, when their regulator begins to freely dispense air without them asking for it, it can feel like something’s gone terribly wrong. But as a diving instructor, you know that...
by marceljansen69 | Jul 10, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
The predive safety check—aka “BWRAF” (BCD, Weights, Releases, Air, and Final OK)—is like your pre-dive ritual for peace of mind underwater. As a diving instructor, teaching the buddy check in a fun, memorable way is pretty cool, because it means your...
by marceljansen69 | Jun 1, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
‘The giant stride entry is pure excitement! For entry level students it’s like stepping into the underwater world. As a diving instructor, teaching the giant stride is a great joy. For some, it’s a bit nerve-wracking at first, but with your guidance,...
by marceljansen69 | May 4, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Teaching proper finning techniques is essential for making students feel comfortable, graceful, and efficient underwater. Learning to use fins properly not only conserves energy but also helps divers move smoothly and avoid disturbing marine life. “Swimming with a...
by marceljansen69 | Mar 31, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Disconnecting the low-pressure inflator hose from the BCD is typically a skill that is completely new to students. Most have no idea that a sticking inflator could be a problem and they certainly wouldn’t know how to solve it during a dive. As an diving...
