NEW COURSES COMING SOON: GAS BLENDER and DIVER PROPULSION VEHICLE (DPV)
Hello Members, two brand new eLearning courses are coming soon as SDI will be announcing the Gas Blender suite and Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) in late April and early May. Gas Blender suite combines three student manuals into one complete course, while DPV will feature an eLearning component for the first time, allowing students to learn the materials at their own pace before working with their instructor.
The countdown is on. From April 10-12, 2026, the global diving fraternity will converge on the sunny island-state for the 32nd edition of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) Singapore. As the longest-running and most prestigious dive expo in Asia, ADEX is more than just an exhibition. Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Hall 401-404) Booth: R07-R10
In a landmark moment for the Australian dive industry, Dive Spear and Sport and Dreamers Dive Academy have announced the launch of Australia’s first-ever SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) solely for women, to be held on the Southern Great Barrier Reef from May 23-31, 2026.
The Tag A Buddysocial media campaign is now available to SDI Instructors and Dive Centers through Canto, giving you ready to use marketing assets designed to spark engagement and inspire new divers. This campaign encourages your community to tag the friend they want to dive with, helping you create organic conversations, increase visibility, and turn social interaction into real training opportunities. Simply download the materials from Canto, share them across your social channels, and invite your audience to connect, engage, and take the next step toward their next underwater adventure together.
Every year, the global technical diving community searches for opportunities that go beyond ordinary dive travel. Divers want more than beautiful reefs or challenging profiles. They want connection, shared knowledge, and experiences that push the boundaries of what diving can become. The CCR Festival delivers exactly that and take place in Bohol, Philippines from April 24-26.
The first three episodes of season two of the Voices Beneath the Waves podcast are out! Stephanie Miele sits down with Cathryn Castle (episode 1), Erin Quigley (episode 2) and Bonnie Toth (episode 3) to talk about their journeys, both personally and professionally. The podcasts are available through Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
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