How to become a PADI Divemaster?
The Divemaster certification is the key to unlocking new opportunities and making a living while doing what you love.
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PurpleDivePenida
- Mar 30
- 2 min
How to become a PADI Instructor?
Becoming a scuba instructor is not only an exciting career choice, but it also allows you to positively impact the lives of those you teach.
PurpleDivePenida
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Does scuba diving burn calories and make you fit?
Scientists surmise that scuba diving for an hour burns between 400 to 700 calories-, perhaps more in colder waters or difficult conditions.
PurpleDivePenida
- Feb 9
- 2 min
5 facts about diving on Nitrox
Diving with Enriched Air, also known as Nitrox, has both advantages and disadvantages. Here are 5 facts about Nitrox that you should know!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
What is the PADI Instructor Examination?
So you are considering doing your PADI Instructor course and you feel a bit nervous about the PADI IE (Instructor Examination)? Not to worry
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
What do you need before becoming a PADI Instructor?
Thinking about becoming a PADI instructor? Are you an avid diver and thinking about making it a full-time job? PADI Instructors work all...
Purple Dive
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
Am I ready to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor?
There comes a time in your diving life when you start thinking about taking things a step further and becoming a teacher, a mentor, a...
PurpleDivePenida
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
6 transferable skills you will gain as a scuba diving instructor
Dive skills are not the only skills you gain as a scuba diving instructor! Some others are very valuable in any job.
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 4, 2022
- 5 min
YOU CAN DIVE! Debunking all the reasons why you think you can't
Everyone can scuba dive! Debunking the most common reasons why people think they might not be able to scuba dive
PurpleDivePenida
- Feb 22, 2022
- 3 min
What are PADI's professional level courses?
Thinking about becoming a dive professional but feeling a bit lost with what is what and all the acronyms? We have you covered!
PurpleDivePenida
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor – Am I ready?
Are you ready to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor? Here are our tips to see if this is for you!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 26, 2021
- 3 min
What are the PADI certification levels?
A blog about all PADI recreational certification levels and how to progress from one to the next
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
Why carry a (Delayed) Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)?
Why you should carry a SMB (surface marker buoy) when diving? Plenty of reasons, the first one being safety!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
What makes a good diving instructor
What are the qualities you need to be a good dive instructor?
PurpleDivePenida
- Nov 15, 2021
- 4 min
Why teach conservation specialities as a PADI instructor?
As an scuba instructor you are teaching people to dive but also to love and respect the sea. Here are a few reasons why it's a great idea to
PurpleDivePenida
- Nov 4, 2021
- 4 min
Should I choose eLearning for my PADI diving course?
eLearning can make your life easier when studying for your next PADI Diving course, here is why!
PurpleDivePenida
- Oct 27, 2021
- 4 min
5 good reasons and 5 bad reasons for becoming a dive instructor
Some good reasons to become a dive instructor! And also a few bad ones...
PurpleDivePenida
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Why do your Divemaster course in Nusa Penida?
Why do your Divemaster course in Nusa Penida?
Nusa Penida offers great diving but much more, check out some of the reasons why!
PurpleDivePenida
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
How to become a PADI Course Director?
Some insights on how to become a PADI Course Director
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 16, 2021
- 4 min
Kids and diving : 6 important tips.
From the age of 8, kids can try out breathing underwater, and, from 10, they can actually become (junior) Open Water divers. However, as...
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