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Win an ultimate dive trip getaway to the Maldives
PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge to Award Three Elite Divers with Dream Dive Holiday
Divers who earn their PADI® Master Scuba Diver™ rating before the end of 2019 will have an opportunity to win a dream dive holiday. PADI Master Scuba Divers are among best of the best in recreational scuba diving, an elite group of which fewer than two percent of divers ever join.
Divers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa territory earning their PADI Master Scuba Diver rating between 1 August to 31 December 2019 will be automatically entered into the 2019 Master Scuba Diver Challenge to win a dive vacation to the Maldives. The trip includes a seven-night stay and dive voucher for the winner and a guest at the Sun Island Resort on South Ari Atoll, Maldives.
The PADI Master Scuba Diver card is proof that a diver has invested significant time in dive training, accumulating scuba experiences and skills that allow them to maximize their potential and ability for underwater exploration and adventure. To earn your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you must be at least 12 years old and:
- Complete the PADI Rescue Diver course (and its prerequisites). The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies – minor and major – using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond.
- Complete five PADI specialty diver courses, which teach you new techniques and give you the tools to enhance your exploration and passion for diving. Choose from a variety of PADI specialties including Enriched Air Diver, Wreck Diver, Deep Diver and many more.
- Log 50 dives. To become a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you must have a minimum of 50 logged dives. Make sure to keep a record of your dive adventures.
Connect with your PADI Dive Center or Resort about your journey toward becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver and enhancing your diving adventures.
For official rules and additional information about the PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge, click here.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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