I finished my diploma of professional scuba instruction with Auckland Scuba in May 2017 and within a few weeks I had managed to land a job with the very people who had taught me. I couldn’t think of a better way to get started in the industry. Being an instructor isn’t just all about the diving, […]
My reasoning behind choosing to sign up to the side-mount course was very narrow minded, consisting of the “I want to extend my dive time” attitude. Since completing the course, my mindset has completely changed and I have become so much more aware of how I am able to become a more competent diver. Firstly, […]
I, like most young people have struggled to work out what I wanted to do when I left school, but after gaining my PADI Open Water Licence when I was 16 I knew then that diving is something ill do for the rest of my life. These past 9 months have been the most incredible […]
Charlie Reese I started the Diploma of scuba instruction course because id hit a point in my life where I had taken hospitality and café/bar work as far as I was willing to take it. Id always been drawn to the ocean and water sports, having been surfing for years and spending time fishing with […]
9 Months ago I had never dived in my life. I decided to stop being so comfortable with my 9-5 office job and drop myself in at the deep end. I found out through a friend about the DIPSI (Diploma In Professional Scuba Instruction) Course with Auckland Scuba and decided to take a look into […]
I had gone through much of my adult life wandering, with no real definable purpose. Then events somewhat changed that, I began rebuilding myself looking for a passion, a challenge. As if by chance I was thrust into the world of scuba diving, never looking back or dwindling upon a forethought. The course is more […]
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be a part of the Auckland Scuba PADI Recreational Side Mount course. The course consisted of two nights during the week after work, and two days over the weekend. This was a great set up for people who lead busy lives and work full time. The […]
Assisting as a DMT on an open water course I don’t think any of us quite realised how much work goes into the planning and logistics of an open water session – especially with a class of 15, 14-16 year olds. From day one we helped the students with their theory and answered any questions […]
Night Dive Location: Matauri Bay It is day 3 of our 4 day trip with Auckland Scuba in our DIPSI course. We have spent every day exploring the Cavalli Islands and various bays surrounding this amazing location, but it was time to see it in a different light (or without light). I always get a […]
The Cavalli Experience What can I say about the Cavalli Islands? Its hidden reefs and protruding pinnacles are truly a sight to behold. The Cavalli Islands are teeming with all sorts of aquatic life. On the first day of our trip we set out to the Cavalli Islands where our first stop was the rainbow […]