Pura Vida Divers

Check out our newest IDC Staff Instructor! ?? Way to go #PVDpro Tally!! As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, Tally is ready to help teach ???? and inspire Instructor candidates. Tally already holds over a dozen Instructor Specialty certifications ?? and has certified more than 120 students. He's already well on his way to his next goal of becoming a PADI Master Instructor! ?? Tell us why you love learning from Tally, and help us congratulate him on this fantastic accomplishment! ??

Our PADI pro candidates are off to the Instructor Examination! ?? They will spend the weekend demonstrating their skills ?? and teaching techniques both in the classroom and underwater. They will undergo written examinations ?? to test their knowledge on diving physics, physiology, equipment, and the environment, and showcase their dive planning abilities. We know they'll do great, and can't wait to celebrate their success soon! ?? Help us cheer them on!

Happy Birthday Justin! ?? As our Retail & Fill Station Manager, Justin is always hard at work behind the scenes helping operations run smoothly. When he can sneak away from the office, you'll find him diving deep offshore, exploring technical wrecks ?? throughout the Palm Beaches. ?? Help us wish him a very happy birthday ?? or, better yet, join Justin for a PADI #tec diving ?? course to steal him away from the office!

Congratulations Kaitlyn! ?? Becoming a PADI Divemaster is a tremendous milestone for any scuba diver. Kaitlyn worked hard over the past months, advancing from Open Water ?? to her first professional certification with #PVDpro Chris. ?? As a veteran, Kaitlyn's GI Bill benefits ???? helped her kick off a career in the dive industry! Her passion and enthusiasm for diving inspired her Instructors, who are excited to see where her professional journey takes her next. ?? Way to go Kaitlyn! ?? Learn how your GI Bill benefits ?? can help you earn a #scuba certification: https://lnkd.in/eAD6_tQQ

Anthony and Joe are splashing ?? into the PADI IDC! ?? Over the next week, they will perfect their scuba skills ?? to demonstration quality, gain a deeper understanding ?? of diving physics and physiology, and impart their knowledge to students ???? through simulated classroom sessions under the guidance of Course Director Jillian. Help us wish them luck ?? as they prepare for this big step in their professional scuba ?? journey, and give a shout out to #PVDpro Tally as he works toward his Staff Instructor rating! ??

Big thanks ?? to everyone who joined us to make Friday night's event so fin-tastic! ?? Hannah Medd, from the @[American Shark Conservancy](305497966291415) ?? shared her research into shark behaviors, feeding and migration patterns, and we shared some jaw-some treats. ?? Will we see you for the next social, on March 21, to learn about the secrets ?? of the Blue Heron Bridge? ?? RSVP to save your spot, and tune in online ?? via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dt7bJ9ef

Join the American Shark Conservancy ?? this Friday night to hear about the incredible research ?? they're doing, like drawing blood samples from Silky sharks, pictured here! Enjoy beer ??, wine ??, and snacks ?? as we learn about Human Impacts on Florida Sharks. Space is limited, so RSVP soon! https://lnkd.in/eDkF6Wum #savesharks #lovesharks #sharkdiving #sharkresearch #americansharkconservancy #asc #sharks #silkyshark #sharkfishing #sharkdiver #shark #sharkally #sharkconservation #socialnight #yourchoicematters #sharklovers

Our #PVDpros are always increasing their scuba skills ?? and knowledge! ?? Tally has been hard at work prepping to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Yesterday he demonstrated the 24 skills circuit covered during the Instructor course and gave a Confined Water Teaching Presentation ???? to Course Director Jillian. Next, he will audit an IDC, learning how to evaluate ?? and provide feedback to Instructor candidates. Who wants to join Tally for the next IDC, starting March 5? ?? We do! ?? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eksv3D_q Help us cheer him on ?? as he tackles the next challenge in his pro diving career! ?? GoTally!!

Did your PADI Open Water Class end with a #greatwhiteshark ?? and dolphin ?? sighting? Russ's did!! ?? Russ loved his Discover SCUBA Dive at the Blue Heron Bridge so much that he immediately dove into an Open Water class! ?? During his final dives, he and #PVDpro Tally were greeted by a pod of friendly dolphins ?? frolicking on the surface. Then, as they drifted over Teardrop ??, a huge GREAT WHITE SHARK emerged in the distance!! They finished class at 4th Window, where Nurse Sharks ?? and Lemon ?? Sharks were waiting for them, and a big Southern Stingray was resting in the sand. We can't think of a better introduction to #scubadiving than this! Congratulations to Russ on his new certification, and special thanks to Walkers Dive Charters for putting these guys in the right place at the right time. ?? What an #epic week of diving!

We are headed back to Mexico ???? for another amazing Whale Shark Snorkel Adventure! Swim with giants, watch Green sea turtles ?? nesting on the beach, and explore Isla Mujeres with us. The first week of the trip is almost SOLD OUT. Be sure to snag your spot while they're still available! Dates: July 21 - 26 or July 26 - 31 Full details here: https://lnkd.in/eN7BSYtz