Next PADI IDC starts 26th July 2019 on Malapascua

The next PADI IDC starts 26th July 2019 on Malapascua right here in the Philippines. As always in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cove Resort’ on Malapascua. Nicely tucked away in the quiet north eastern corner of the island.

It is Platinum PADI Course Director Richard Reardon teaching this PADI IDC program.

If you’re looking for experience, small groups and lots of personal attention, you have found it right here! First of all, small groups. We like to keep it small and enjoyable for all involved. Secondly, because of the small groups, you will receive plenty of personal attention by our experienced PADI Course Directors. Most importantly, we can give you optimal conditions to reach your goal and become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

To clarify, we have an onsite swimming pool for training purposes. Furthermore we also have our own in house restaurant at the resort. Above all, we offer free, shared dorm accommodation for the duration of the PADI IDC and PADI IE. During your PADI Specialty Instructor training, we extend the offer of free dorm accommodation. In the same vein, we offer free breakfast at our restaurant during your PADI IDC and PADI IE.

Further, we include the Nitrox Instructor course in our PADI IDC program, providing you’re already a Nitrox diver. Secondly the Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor Course is also included for free into this PADI IDC.

Next PADI IDC starts 26th July 2019 on Malapascua

Participating in your PADI IDC on Malapascua will also give you the unique opportunity to see the Thresher sharks. Before and after the IDC we give you the opportunity to join us for free for some diving. This is excluding park fees, tax, boat fees pending on destination and equipment rental if required. Make sure to take advantage of this offer.

We have more PADI IDC programs scheduled for this year. Please check our 2019 PADI IDC schedule. On the 29th September our resident Gold PADI Course Camille Lemmens is in action again. Last but not least, the last PADI IDC of this year is scheduled to start 23rd November with Camille.

Check out our testimonials and see what previous PADI IDC candidates have to say about our IDC program.

Don’t hesitate to contact me for more information or any other question you have about our IDC programs.

May 16, 2019January 23, 2022

PADI IDC testimonial by Justin

Another PADI IDC testimonial by Justin is received. Justin also participated in our February 2019 PADI IDC. At PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cover Resort’, right here on Malapascua.

To clarify, Justin completed his Divemaster course with us first. After that he signed up for the February 2019 PADI IDC program. As a result, he worked for a short with us on Malapascua. Great job Justin, it was good having you!

In addition he participated in the Specialty instructor training straight after the PADI IDC. However, now he is teaching in Malaysia and we wish you all the best in your future teaching career.

PADI IDC testimonial by Justin

Justin with PADI Examiner Sophia after successfully completing his PADI IE on Malapascua

Without further ado, let’s see what Justin has to say;

I did my dive master at Thresher Cove and decided to stay on and continue with my IDC. I didn’t do any research on the course director prior to.

But with my luck Camille turned out to be a great Course Director. He’s extremely knowledgeable and will put in the extra time with people when needed.

Camille teaches with a great deal of comedy, which lifts the stress level from the room.
Camille showed a lot of excitement and care during and after our IE. You could see on his face and by his reactions how much excitement he got by us all passing each section of the IE.
I hope I get the pleasure in crossing paths with Camille again in the future. Wish you all the best in the future with many more successful IDC and IE.
Also I would like to give a big shoutout to Lucio who was the staff instructor for the course. He also spent the whole time with us from day one right to the end. Gave everyone as much attention as needed and was always willing to answer questions.

Thanks for taking the time out and writing this testimonial. Much appreciated!

Our PADI IDC Schedule for 2019

Moreover check our PADI IDC schedule for 2019. The first PADI IDC starts 21st May. Directly followed by a PADI IDC program starting 26th July. Most importantly, two more programs are scheduled for the end of the year.

Contact me for more information on our PADI IDC programs at camille@threshercove.com

May 2, 2019January 23, 2022

PADI IDC testimonial by Aaron

We received this PADI IDC testimonial by Aaron. He participated in our February 2019 PADI IDC. Right here at PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cover Resort’.

Initially Aaron was looking at a different location for completing his PADI IDC. However, it was clear for him that he wanted to participate in a PADI IDC with PADI Course Director Camille Lemmens. Subsequently he followed Camille to Malapascua since that fitted into his time frame. But, did he like Malapascua and his PADI IDC?

In short, of course he was! For example, he loved seeing the thresher sharks. On the other hand, he enjoyed the vivid amount of small critters and macro live as much! As a result, he enjoyed both tremendously, bot the course and Malapascua. To sum up, it was also my pleasure to have you Aaron! Thanks for the trust you put in me, it’s much appreciated. Most importantly, I was lucky enough to find a new friend and fellow instructor.

PADI IDC testimonial by Aaron

Aaron with PADI Examiner Sophia after he successfully passed his PADI IE in February 2019

In conclusion, let’s have a look at the PADI IDC testimonial by Aaron;

I joined one of Camille’s IDC in Malapascua, Philippines in February 2019. An amazing place for an IDC. This island is all about diving and one of the only places in the world where you get Thresher Sharks guaranteed.

I planned to do my IDC for a few years. Every time I found a course and a place that fit my schedule, the course was canceled or moved to a time that didn’t fit into my busy life. This happened three times. Reaching out to course directors was not the easiest thing either. I got lot’s of “maybes” and “I don’t know” after a long time waiting and sometimes they didn’t even reach back to me.

Not Camille. From our first contact, he was very endeavored to write back as fast as he could. I really did have quite a few questions. I did a cross over from CMAS and was therefore not really familiar with the PADI system. Camille answered everything to my satisfaction really fast and if he was unsure, he contacted PADI immediately. The service was excellent and convinced me to do the IDC with him.

The course itself was a pleasure.

I was lucky to end up in an awesome and very international group. Camille was teaching with fun. Although he has loads of experience, he didn’t seem to get tired teaching the same stuff over and over again. He was able to fit all the individual needs and found ways to make everything for everyone understandable. What I really liked about his course is that it didn’t feel like studying. After a few days in the classroom and in the pool, I could see progress in knowledge and an improvement in my skills. I was amazed to see such big steps just by doing stuff and not actually sitting down and trying to remember books by heart.

Camille has a wealth of experience and he knows exactly what the examiners want to hear and what not. He is the best in preparing you for the IE. At this point, I also want to mention and thank our amazing staff instructor Lucio Bellomo who also did an amazing job in assisting Camille and answering tons of our questions.

Thank you guys for the good times! I would do it again with you!

Once more, thanks to you Aaron. For joining this PADI IDC and for writing this testimonial. In the same vein, without you it would not have been the same experience!

To sum it all up. Good luck daddy! Meanwhile you’re right back in Austria with a lovely new born daughter. However, ready as always to tackle the new dive season in Greece. Go Aaron, go!

Our PADI IDC Schedule for 2019

Moreover check our PADI IDC schedule for 2019. Firstly the next PADI IDC is scheduled to start 21st May. Secondly, directly followed by a PADI IDC program scheduled to start 26th July. Most importantly, two more programs are scheduled for the end of the year.

Contact me for more information on our PADI IDC programs at camille@threshercove.com