I've been sitting on the fence regarding doing DM since finishing up my Rescue course in May. I was blessed with several very good instructors who IMO do things right and focus on content and thorough instruction vs. getting things done quickly and speeding divers through the process to increase cash flow. I got along very well with the DMs and DMCs who helped during Rescue class and have continued to dive with many of them on a regular basis.
Ultimately it was the opportunity to develop a mentoring relationship with these great instructors and to spend more time hanging out with these DMs/DMCs that finally helped me decide to pull the trigger. I officially signed up yesterday and have begun gathering all of the various texts and materials.
Our opening orientation session is Nov. 7 and we'll be spending the winter doing the academics and pool work. We'll hopefully be ready to move into the internship phase once the spring open water courses start up next May.
Ultimately it was the opportunity to develop a mentoring relationship with these great instructors and to spend more time hanging out with these DMs/DMCs that finally helped me decide to pull the trigger. I officially signed up yesterday and have begun gathering all of the various texts and materials.
Our opening orientation session is Nov. 7 and we'll be spending the winter doing the academics and pool work. We'll hopefully be ready to move into the internship phase once the spring open water courses start up next May.