Dayboats draw a large numbers of tourists everyday, from local Australians to international visitors who want to do more than just dive. From scuba divers to snorkelers you might not end up teaching as much diving, but you can enjoy many other perks. We’ve made a pros and cons list of the major factors to help you […]
Working on a Liveaboard
Working on a liveaboard is probably a dream job for most Dive Instructors, being out on the ocean hanging from the side of the boat while you give your ‘dive talk’ for the next dive site. However, what are the realities of working on a liveaboard? Well, the kind person you are will determine whether […]
Benefits of doing the MSDT Course
After completing your IDC we recommend doing the MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer) course. This 2 day course makes you a more employable dive instructor by enabling you to teach PADI Specialty courses. A MSDT instructor is the next step of PADI dive instructor and can teach the PADI Master Scuba Diver courses which includes being […]
The SS Yongala wreck dive
The S.S. Yongala sank in a cyclone on the 23rd March 1911 and remained undiscovered for almost 50 years, not being positively identified until 1958. The wreck now lies on its starboard side in 14-28 metres of water and at 109m long is the largest and most intact, historic shipwreck in Australian waters. She sank […]