I bobbed up and down in the crystal blue water, glanced round to find my buddies, then held up my arm and pressed deflate. It was the first time that I’d dived seriously in ten years and my adrenaline was pumping.

Unsure if PADI Club™ membership is “worth it?” Here’s an easy answer.

In the realm of ocean conservation, some individuals stand as inspiring pillars of change. Rose Huizenga, a dedicated PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor originally from the Netherlands and currently residing in Gili Air, Indonesia, has been awarded the prestigious title of the 2023 Sea Hero of the Year. Sponsored by Seiko Prospex, this recognition celebrates Huizenga’s remarkable efforts in safeguarding our planet’s oceans.

In this article, we meet George Vandoros of Greece, Tec Deep Instructor, Tec Trimix Instructor, Tec Rec Cave Instructor, Tec SideMount Instructor, Trimix Gas Blending Instructor, IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor, Rebreather Instructor Poseidon MKVI/SE7EN and Hollis Explorer. Vandoros was interviewed by a member of PADI staff, and this article was originally published on the TecRec blog on January 28, 2013.

In this article, we meet Jeff Loflin, Tec Trimix Instructor Trainer, Tec Cave Instructor and Tec Wreck Instructor, and learn more about his influence in the technical diving industry. Loflin was interviewed by a member of PADI staff, and this article was originally published on the TecRec blog on January 18, 2013.