PADI Instructor Wanted
#1
Posted 26 September 2005 - 06:37 PM
After my OW debacle here in Vancouver, I've decided to refer my ocean dives elsewhere. I've considered California, Florida, and Hawaii.
Since I won't be able to travel anywhere tropical for a worthwhile amount of time until June, I have time to research accommodations, flights, etc. What I would like assistance with now is locating an excellent PADI instructor to do my check-out dives with. (As well as a refresher course first.)
Other locations suggested to me have been Bonaire and Cuba. (Yes, Cuba! I'm Canadian! )
In addition to a highly experienced and patient instructor, my only other real considerations are a locale that is relatively easy to get to (Tibet is out), diving conditions that are generally conducive to newbies, and warm water!
Does anyone have a PADI instructor they would love to recommend? Or know of someone who knows of someone?? I'm very flexible and open to suggestions.
If you prefer, please PM me.
#2
Posted 26 September 2005 - 06:55 PM
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#3
Posted 26 September 2005 - 07:18 PM
#4
Posted 26 September 2005 - 07:36 PM
Seriously, I've already made my recommendations.
Edited by drbill, 26 September 2005 - 07:52 PM.
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#6
Posted 26 September 2005 - 08:01 PM
Ok, so our water is ~52-56 deg F, but we still love it!
Oops! I just noticed the part about "excellent". Should I start gathering references?
If that's too soon (I'll be at DEMA next week), we could schedule some other time and we could even put you in a dry suit for your certification dives.
Wow! This is post #499 for me. Five hundred here I come.
Edited by WileEDiver, 26 September 2005 - 08:03 PM.
“Life is measured not by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
#7
Posted 28 September 2005 - 03:02 AM
Of course Guam is easy to get to just not cheep to get to.
Cheers Jim
#8
Posted 28 September 2005 - 06:37 AM
Martin (pronounced Marteen) at Dive with Martin
#9
Posted 28 September 2005 - 12:32 PM
#10
Posted 02 October 2005 - 11:34 AM
WileEDiver, While I've been to beautiful Monterey before and it's easiest to get to from Vancouver, it's just too damn cold for me.
Jim, I'll try contacting you for more info re: Guam. It sounds lovely but the airfare may be a deterrent as you suggested.
Trimix2dive, Mexico is certainly an option. Did you train with Martin?
Peter, I'll have a good look at your website.
Other than Nicolle's suggestion, does anyone else have any info they'd like to share re: Hawaii? It's easy (and *affordable*) to get to from Vancouver, so I'm seriously considering it.
#11
Posted 02 October 2005 - 06:06 PM
The DM, Kim, was extremely nice and helpful...and made me feel very comfortable the 3 days we dove with them. She's also a PADI instructor, but I have no idea if she's still there.
#12
Posted 03 October 2005 - 04:16 PM
#13
Posted 03 October 2005 - 05:38 PM
-Mike-
#14
Posted 05 October 2005 - 10:18 PM
Thx very much for the info, Mike! Most appreciated!!I can vouch for ProTech Belize which Peter (PeterBJ7) has very friendly staff. Just came back 3 weeks ago where my friend Shelley went down with me to get her PADI certification and had no complaints and enjoyed her 1st experience diving. I went for some advanced IANTD certifications and I can say that Peter is very thorough, he'll make sure you know all the skills necessary for a new certification or a refresher.
-Mike-
#15
Posted 05 October 2005 - 10:19 PM
Edited by drdiver, 05 October 2005 - 10:20 PM.
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