News
SSI welcome new dive centres in the UK
SSI have announced that the following UK dive centres have completed their SSI crossover and will now be offering SSI courses: Morecambe Area Divers, St Abbs charters, Rec 2 Tec, Sound diving and Dive life. Congratulations to you all.
If you are a dive centre and would like more information about how to crossover to SSI please contact gbr@divessi.com .
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive digital materials that are easily downloadable so you never run out of materials again or have to keep inventory
- Better value for money, improving your margin
- Pro rewards, the more you teach the less you pay for annual renewal
- Free material updates for you and your pros – SSI don’t charge you if they change your tools
- International membership insurance package for full peace of mind
- Sign up to ‘Dive Assure’ and earn additional revenue for your dive centre.
In other news, SSI have also recently updated their Gas Blender course. This program teaches the skills and concepts required to safely blend nitrox and helium-based trimix blends for mixed-gas diving. This is a non-diving program that is open to certified and uncertified divers and teaches the mathematics, physics and techniques required to safely blend breathing gases. Qualified SSI dive pros can download their free update now.
For more information on the above or anything else SSI, please visit www.divessi.com.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
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- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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