| SCUBA stands for | | | | clear and relaxed conditions and have |
| Self-Contained-Underwater-Breathing-Apparatus | | | | hundreds of dive centers to choose from.You |
| and has become popular the last few years | | | | can find diving courses on Diving Answers, we |
| because it's exciting, a sport for everyone | | | | collect diving courses from all over the |
| and because the technology has made it easier | | | | world and put them on one page... simple! It |
| and easier.You probably remember Jacques | | | | is an easy way to find your first diving |
| Cousteau who has done very well for the SCUBA | | | | course and we would be more than happy to |
| industry with his wonderful underwater | | | | give you any advice in our forum or per |
| videos. Since his videos and underwater | | | | email. Independent advice, because we do not |
| explorations, SCUBA diving has become more | | | | sell holidays or courses our selves.What to |
| and more popular. At the moment of writing | | | | look for? |
| (06/2006), PADI, the world's largest diving | | | | |
| organisation has more than 130,000 dive | | | | Don't only look at the price, look at the |
| professionals and around 5300 PADI Dive | | | | contact and response you get from the dive |
| Centers and Resorts operating in 180 | | | | center as well, talk with your future |
| countries and territories.Where do I find a | | | | instructor and staff, and ask many questions |
| dive center? | | | | regarding the course, accommodation, study |
| | | | materials, exams, performance requirements |
| The best place for you to find a dive center | | | | etc. Diving instructors should have more than |
| is probably on the website of PADI ( You can | | | | plenty of patience and most instructors are |
| find PADI dive centers in more than 180 | | | | really friendly people who would love to help |
| countries. This means that you will probably | | | | you out.Don't be afraid because they train |
| locate one close to your home. You can | | | | people everyday. Look for quality and not |
| contact the dive center with your requests | | | | quantity. It is not important how long an |
| and they will be more than happy to provide | | | | instructor has been training or how many |
| you with any information you need.On holiday | | | | students he or she has trained so far. It is |
| or rather at home? | | | | about how much effort, devotion and love he |
| | | | or she puts in their work. Do you rather |
| That totally depends on what you want to do. | | | | certify with a diving instructor that makes |
| You can even combine it! It is possible to do | | | | sure that you know what you are doing or are |
| the theory and swimming pool lessons at your | | | | you just looking for a certification? |
| dive center at home, and to do your open | | | | Remember: you pay for the course, not for a |
| water dives during your favourite diving | | | | certification.I promise you a fun and |
| holiday. It is called a referral, just ask | | | | unforgettable adventure while breathing for |
| your dive center to arrange it for you; most | | | | the first time underwater. Have fun!Youri |
| of the time they have special deals for you. | | | | Vlag (from the Netherlands and living in the |
| Referrals are usually valid for 12 months so | | | | United Kingdom) is an experienced PADI |
| you can take your time for it.Some popular | | | | instructor and EFR instructor and has worked |
| destinations for SCUBA diving are the Red Sea | | | | as a dive guide and dive instructor in |
| and the Caribbean. Both destinations offer | | | | Thailand and Egypt. |