The professional dive instructor training has undergone many transformations over the last 60 years, and the evolution continues. Let’s explore together the key steps of this transformation. 1974: The Era of Three-Degree BEES In 1974, the establishment of State Sports Educator Certificates (BEES) with three degrees marked a turning point. Obtaining this certificate became mandatory […]
Ahusan, Dylan and Jennifer, three diving enthusiasts, work as onboard instructors on cruise ships. Each of them is committed to providing an unforgettable experience to divers, whether in the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, or the Pacific Ocean. Memorable memories Onboard instructors experience intense moments. Jennifer Gillioz remembers a memorable dive at the border of […]
Five years after my introductory dive and obtaining my level 1, I feel the need to explore the underwater world further. The desire for freedom and exploration led me to consider advancing to level 2. After ten training dives spread between summer and autumn, I can finally boast about having this valuable certificate. Why level […]
At 24 years old, I am proud to be a state-certified diving instructor! Water has always been my element: fishing, freediving, spearfishing, scuba diving… It’s impossible for me to imagine my life away from the sea. My first dive at 8 years old was the start of a passion. I climbed the ranks: level 1, […]
Last May, during a business trip to Puerto Galera, in the Philippines, the opportunity arose to dive at night on a small local wreck. Curious and intrigued by this unprecedented experience, I decided to go for it: at nightfall, I would immerse myself in darkness for the first time, ready to discover the underwater world […]
Diving with gas mixtures other than air involves various techniques, including Nitrox diving (oxygen-enriched air), Heliox (oxygen and helium), Trimix (oxygen, helium, and nitrogen), as well as pure oxygen. These dives can be conducted in open circuit or with rebreathers. They are subject to specific regulations. Cylinder labeling To avoid potentially deadly confusions, each diving […]
Who has never dreamed of being a fish, evolving underwater in complete tranquility, encountering whales or even playing with dolphins? It’s often a childhood dream… But it can become a reality. The first apprehensions For that, it’s quite simple: you have to gather your courage and put your head underwater. Yes, taking the leap and […]
Since 2023, the Var diving center Aqualonde offers a complete and professional training program that enables you to become an instructor both in France and worldwide!
Want to venture into a new way of seeing the world? Curious about what lies beneath the water’s surface? Embark on an exploration of the seabed and experience the first sensations that scuba diving provides through an introduction or initiation course. Neither is mandatory before starting a formal training, but it’s a good way to […]
