I stopped renewing my PADI instructor 5 or 6 years ago. I still get "come back to the cool club" emails every six months or so. They just want money as far as I can tell.
If you actually want to renew, you'll have to meet whatever requirements apply to your cert level and duration of absence. But you could also just pay your dues and PADI would be just as happy. Still wouldn't be a current DM, but you would be a PADI member.
This is not meant to be a PADI bash or anything, PADI is excellent at running a business. I'm sure if NAUI were better organized I would be getting emails from them too. If I leave TDI, I expect I'll get "come back and to the cool tech club" emails.
-Chris
If you actually want to renew, you'll have to meet whatever requirements apply to your cert level and duration of absence. But you could also just pay your dues and PADI would be just as happy. Still wouldn't be a current DM, but you would be a PADI member.
This is not meant to be a PADI bash or anything, PADI is excellent at running a business. I'm sure if NAUI were better organized I would be getting emails from them too. If I leave TDI, I expect I'll get "come back and to the cool tech club" emails.
-Chris