dive master

We are a group of 4 experienced divers (300-1000+) heading to Menjaga Resort for 1,5 weeks this November to meet with others and are booking a private boat. We arriving a few days earlier and have the option to stay at Menjaga and either get a private boat ( at greater expense) or dive with...

Looking for research type internships/ Dive master with a strong focus and marine conservation and learning preferably with an NGO. My backround is in medicine and psychology but in very intetested in marine life and conservation. I have report writing and basic data analysis experiance. I...

Hey, we are a couple, who would really like to get our dive masters sometime next year (between august 2022 and january 2023). We've looked at Komodo, Gili Air and Raja Ampat, but we're not quite sure how the possibilities are at the different locations. It seems to be quite difficult to get a...

Scuba Steve in-water Dive Briefing (Airline Style) Just for fun I like playing around with voices (with poor results) and I was imagining what a dive briefing would be like in airline pilot style. Naturally, it would have to be in the water, so does not make total sense, but was fun to record. I...

Hi Guys, I have been struggling with the question, where I should do my (PADI) Dive Master. My first thought was Khao Lak in Thailand, but I was advised against this by some experienced diving instructors. They said that Thailand, no matter where you get your certification, has a bad reputation...

G´day Of course I made alrdy my research in this forum ;-) But did not get a 100% clear answer. In december I start my DM course for 3 month. I have my own gear, but in a tech set up. Harness with Donut from Finnfly, main regulator with 2m hose, backup with neck wrist (all in black) beuchat...

Hi everyone :) I’m looking into becoming a diver master/instructor and thought a good way to do this would be a dive internship. Currently looking into Peri-Peru divers at Tofo beach in Mozambique. Has anyone got some advice with the best way to go about dive internships and whether it’s even a...

Deepblu just kicked off another campaign for dive pros to celebrate the soon to come Shearwater dive comp integration into their dive log community. https://goo.gl/qX8PrV Every instructor or DM that signs up until end of 2017 get the chance to win: 5 free night stay at Taveuni Dive Resort...

Hey Guys!! So I want to do my Dive Master course. Also continue to assistant instructor and follow that career path. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good places to get this done? I would love to train at a place where I could possibly get a job and the end of it all. Thank you!!!

Would you switch to a digital log book if your instructor uses it? Would you ask your students to write log digital? Wondering how people feel about new and faster ways for writing a log? Currently you can win sets of dive computers and SMBs for this event on Deepblu if you try out their log...

hi I'm about to do my dive master but want to get some swimming practice in as I believe the various swims are timed. Can anyone please advise the times for each part (think there 4 part inc tired diver tow)? Thx

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Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on where may be better to do my divemasters? I'm currently looking at either Utila dive centre in Honduras which looks to have a pretty incredible reputation as professional and knowledgeable. I'd also love to do Komodo...

Hello all! I have recently come to beautiful NZ looking for work as a Dive Master and have just found out about the COC I am required to complete before I can get in the water. It makes sense to me that I have to complete it but as I understand, the process is long and complicated. Does anyone...

A video I made highlighting the occasional "go/no go" nature of mentor-style training for DMs... (This video has nothing to do with actual sex, it makes an analogy) I love training dive leaders and favor mentor style training. This naturally entails a close relationship between candidate an...

Some thoughts I recorded recently about dive leading. This is a part of my standard "wrap" when orienting/training dive leaders (usually for DM training). Happy to hear other ideas/approaches other DMs, Instructors and dive leaders take.

Hi everyone!!! I joined scuba board to ask a question. I am currently planning an impromptu 5-6 week diving vacation departing early January. I would like to do PADI Dive Master training as part of this trip because 1. It will be the cheapest way for me to get lots of dives in and I have a...

Hi All, I have been considering becoming a dive master this summer. I learned how to dive on Koh Tao in Thailand summer before last and fell in love with it. I have around 30 dives as of now so I know I would need more. I currently have Open Water and Advanced and have done first aid but not...

TRACC has positions on its award winning Marine Science A-level available for 2017. The Cambridge Marine Science A-level (9693) is an internationally recognised qualification and the perfect introduction to the subject. You may already have all the fish id and nudi-spotting skills you could...

Recently had a bad motorcycle wreck which took my right leg just above the knee. I have read the threads and talked to people saying just dive with one, buttttttt that's not for me. I would really like any info on diving with a like especially 150' or deeper. I will be working as a divemaster on...