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[Flamebug818]

I am looking at getting working to get my DM certification this summer and have a few questions.

I would ideally like to get a NAUI DM certification, nothing against PADI but all (except for ADV Diver) of my certifications were from NAUI and i also, at a camp i went to, got some practice with NAUI leadership techniques.

BUT... i can't seem to find any Naui shops near me. I live in Agoura Hills ca. which is in between Thousand oaks and West Hills, and am willing to drive a fair distance.

I have two questions, how do you go about getting non-shop instruction? i.e. just an instructor, i have never gone this route before and am curious.

And, is there any great differnce between the two certifications and how difficult is it to do crossover training/ become an Instructor through an agency that you didn't do DM in?

Thanks alot for any help!!

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Susan Grant is an instructor who also lives in Agoura Hills and may be able to help you.
Her email address is coralcuts@adelphia.net

 

[neil]

I'm in Ventura, not too far from you. PM sent with email.
Neil

 

[CompuDude]

Sue Grant is a good instructor (from what I have heard) but she works with Sport Chalet, which is a PADI shop. I'm not aware of her working independently, but I could be wrong.

I'd contact Tom Wetzel, who teaches LA County, YMCA and NAUI out of the Glendale YMCA. His contact info is here.

 

[Flamebug818]

Thank you guys for your help!