News
Technical diving training agency TDI celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year
2014 marks the 20th anniversary of training agency Technical Diving International (TDI).
In 1994, Bret Gilliam, David Sipperly and Mitch Skaggs created TDI as a solution to implementing training in specialized diving situations that exceeded the limits and boundaries of what was accepted as sport diving. TDI was to not only provide training, but also educational materials and certifications for many courses that were not only unpopular, but also discouraged by other organizations.
During this time, two other training agencies evolved from TDI that followed the same training mentality. The first agency to surface was Scuba Diving International (SDI), formed in 1998. SDI was designed to be the sport arm of TDI. The next agency was Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI), formed in 2000. ERDI’s focus was to standardize training for law enforcement, fire rescue and search & rescue/recovery dive teams and be a stand-alone organization focusing on public safety diving.
Scubaverse would like to wish TDI a very Happy Birthday!
Are there any TDI divers or centres planning to celebrate TDI’s 20th anniversary? If so, we want to here about what you’ve got planned. Let us know what you’re up to in the comments section below.
Blogs
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,
- 20 September
- 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.
Blogs
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Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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