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...
‘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,...
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...
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...
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...
Asia Scuba Instructors Blog is written by Course Director Marcel Jansen. Asia Scuba Instructors runs PADI Instructor Courses in multiple locations around Asia.
