My first certification came from co teaching a local PADI Open Water dive course with an experienced instructor. The first two Open Water dives were at Lake Coleridge and we completed the last day at Wainui over on the Banks Peninsular, the weather was awesome! Sun shining, no wind, and flat bay to dive in. […]
“Been there, done that” and you know what? It doesn’t matter. I could have dived the same site a hundred times, and yet I still feel that same bubbling excitement as I gear up for the dive. The drive or boat ride hums with anticipation as everyone discusses what we might see this time. I […]
The age limit for the PADI Open Water Course is set at 10 years old – opening the doors to the underwater world to the younger generation. The skills taught are transferable to everyday life, helping young people to grow. It also inspires a passion in many, opening up new career opportunities that may otherwise never have been […]
Scuba tanks eventually wear out, which is why it is important to follow the regulations on getting your tank tested. You wouldn’t want to be diving with a tank that was compromised in any way due to dents, rust, or cracks. Here at Dive HQ Christchurch, on the occasion that a tank fails a Hydro […]
Thanks Dive HQ Christchurch, for a fun few years working as a Dive Instructor with a great team. Here are a few highlights and memories we have shared that I will be taking with me as I head off on my next adventure as a Dive Instructor in Vanuatu. Dive Instructing in Kaikoura There […]
There are many exciting career options for those who love the ocean and are passionate about Scuba Diving. Our Diploma of Professional Scuba Instruction, here at Dive HQ Christchurch, has been the ticket for many of our graduates, leading them into a wide range of jobs, all over the world. One of the most popular career […]
When you see a seal clambering over rocks they look uncoordinated and out of place. However once under the water these seals become playful puppies with BIG beautiful eyes and graceful movements making it look so effortless. Working as a Dive Instructor, has given me the opportunity to experience this first hand, As I […]
This is where it all started…I was driving to my work as a duty manager at a small pub in Christchurch listening to the radio when I heard… “Are you tired of your job…” “Want a life more exciting….that will take you all over the world!” And I thought “YES! That’s exactly what I want! […]
Celebrations! Our newly qualified SCUBA Dive Instructors are celebrating now, after a fantastic year together, along with myself, Mel Alps, their mentor. Now is the time to look back and share a few memories and wish my students well for their next adventures and Dive Instructor Careers! Mia Foley, Tim Walter, Jack Broad and Curt […]
Learning to SCUBA dive programmes for school groups have been a great success at Dive HQ Christchurch. I am currently working with an adventurous group from Christchurch Boys High School who will gain their Open Water Dive ticket along with NZQA credits. The success of a group of students doing the course earlier in the year […]