Rainbow Reef Dive Master Program

[SentinelAce]

I dive a lot. I don’t want to waste a entire summer. I have 3 kids and I’m a tech diver. I want to learn the skills and I’ve been told this is an amazing program. I see ups and downs of both. This will keep me fresh where throughout a summer it’s not all at one time. If I become and instructor I’ll do private lessons not work for a shop. I’m doing this for me, not to make money.

 

[pconsidine]

I would say go for it since you have enough experience and as a tech diver understand and can correct issues that arise. But before I would think about proceeding to Instructor you should spend at least 2 years as a active divemaster.

 

[SentinelAce]

I don't plan on rushing to be an instructor. I'll probably go for more deeper tech diving and go for Trimix after I do my DM.

 

[pconsidine]

I don't plan on rushing to be an instructor. I'll probably go for more deeper tech diving and go for Trimix after I do my DM.

great ideas and suggest maybe some cave training in Fla.-make you a far better diver. Also as a active DM you will have to buy yearly insurance and that is around $350, plus your yearly Padi dues is around $200

 

[HavanaDaydreamin]

Do you have to carry DM insurance if you're not employed in that capacity?

 

[pconsidine]

Do you have to carry DM insurance if you're not employed in that capacity?

no- but you cannot assist a Instructor unless insured. But you have to pay PADI annual dues.

 

[SentinelAce]

that insurance is nothing. Not worried. Not rushed either. It will be something I do on the side anyway. I'm an IT nerd LOL. you guys have been amazing! Love this board!

 

[pconsidine]

that insurance is nothing. Not worried. Not rushed either. It will be something I do on the side anywaygood . I'm an IT nerd LOL. you guys have been amazing! Love this board!

good luck