November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started

November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started

November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started

The November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started. This is in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cove Resort’. We’re on day two today. Certainly we have a good group. First impressions promise good times and  a dedicated group. Most certainly we have a nicely sized group. Five IDC candidates and one, Justin,  IDC Staff candidate. In addition, we have one more PADI Course Director staffing! Ann just become a PADI Course Director and joined to keep her skills fresh.

First of all, the IDC prep course is completed. Secondly, lots more is to come! The fun now is really about to start. Further, a steep learning curve for all candidates is about to happen as well.

November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started

November 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua started

At the side of the pool. From left to right; Lucinda, Justin, Jackie, Vito, Ann, Camille, Ruben and Balt

As always it’s an international affair. First of all, Jackie, Lucinda and Ann are from the UK. Secondly, Vito is from Spain, Thirdly, Ruben is half Swiss and half Spanish. Balt is a local from Malapascua. Justin is from Canada. Last but not least, yours truly is still Dutch!

Everybody seem to get along just well. It’s still early days and there’s a lot to come still. Tomorrow their first confined water presentation is due. In the same vein, their classroom and open water presentations are in the waiting room. On the other hand, plenty of workshops have already been conducted. For example control and CESA in confined water. In addition, lots more will follow.

If you’re interested in changing your life. This is your opportunity. Our first PADI IDC for 2020 start 6th February. After that we have a program starting 23rd March. Check our full 2020 schedule here.

Don’t be shy. Contact us and ask for more detailed information.

Justin’s PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua

PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua

Justin’s PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua

Today Justin’s PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua in the Philippines. This is in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cove Resort’.

First of all, Justin just completed his IDC earlier this year on Malapascua. Here at Thresher Cove Resort, in February. Secondly, ever since he has been working as a PADI instructor in the Philippines and Malaysia. Thirdly, on the way he picked up his MSDT rating. This means that he has certified at least 25 students at various PADI certification levels. To clarify, from Open water diver students to Divemaster candidates. And every other level in-between!

Well done Justin and good to see you back here on Malapascua. Today we started his Staff course. Tomorrow we will start the November PADI IDC here on Malapascua. Justin’s PADI IDC Staff course will run in conjunction with the PADI IDC. He will observe and participate in this IDC.

First of all, he will need to meet his own course performance requirements. After that, he can kick back and enjoy the IDC. This time around, from the ‘other side of the fence’. Most importantly, there’s no PADI IE waiting for him!

We will follow Justin along during his PADI IDC Staff course. Stay tuned and check our updates on the November PADI IDC. Right here at Thresher Cove Resort.

Justin's PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua

PADI IDC Staff course started on Malapascua

Justin watching one of the evaluation videos. Evaluation practice is a big and important part of this course.

Likewise, if you’re interested in continuing your PADI career, join our IDC Staff course. Our Next PADI IDC courses start on 6th February and 23rd March. A great opportunity for you to join us and start your IDC Staff course. Check our IDC schedule here.

Contact me for more detailed information on this PADI IDC Staff Course

PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven

PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven

PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven

Here it is, the PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven. This still dates back to the February 2019 PADI IDC on Malapascua. Certainly good times at PADI 5* IDDR Resort ‘Thresher Cove’.

First of all, Steven is the quiet one, sitting in the corner. He just seems to be observing. Secondly, he already completed his Divemaster course at Thresher Cove. A home boy, so to speak! Thirdly, he killed all his presentations. Quiet but his take in is marvelous. Nothing needed to be explained twice to him. Despite him being French, he understood everything superbly well in English.

 Most certainly Steven is one of the easiest IDC candidates I ever worked with. Not only that, at the end of the IE party, he confessed his true and endless love to me! At least alcohol had no influence on that! We did all have a good laugh though. And more importantly, good times!
Within a week I will be back on Malapascua, for the November 2019 PADI IDC. Steven is one of the instructors at the resort. Absolutely looking forward seeing him again.

PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven

PADI IDC Testimonial by Steven

Steven with PADI Examiner Sophia. He just completed very successfully his PADI IE on Malapascua.

Without further ado, here’s Steven’s testimonial. Get your French reading glasses out tough;

Déjà bientôt un mois que ma formation d’instructeur s’est achevée et les souvenirs sont toujours bien encrés dans ma tête…

En novembre 2018, après 11 ans à travailler sur Paris, je décide de réaliser un tournant dans ma vie professionnelle en m’orientant dans une voie que j’affectionne : la plongée.

Après avoir visité Malapascua en novembre 2017, il ne faisait aucun doute que je voulais démarrer ma carrière professionnelle ici. Après avoir accompli avec succès ma formation de divemaster, la formation d’instructeur s’est imposée à moi tout naturellement. Par chance, Camille organisait quelques temps après la fin de mon divemaster une formation d’instructeur.

Après un premier échange de mails avec Camille,

je savais déjà que je participerai à son cours! Les informations fournies ont été claires, précises et je n’ai pas eu du tout de surprise au premier jour de formation. Malgré un environnement de travail pas forcément des plus confortable et du matériel pédagogique un peu capricieux, la formation s’est déroulée dans la bonne humeur perpétuelle notamment grâce à Camille qui a tout fait pour nous mettre à l’aise durant l’ensemble de la formation, répondre à nos interrogations, nous rassurer quand nous doutions…

Même si la formation est particulièrement soutenue (les journées peuvent être longues), je remercie Camille pour les précieux conseils prodigués et le savoir transmis. En plus de Camille, je tenais à remercier Lucio, notre staff instructor, qui s’est montré tout aussi disponible et attentionné. Bien sûr je n’oublie pas mes camarades de classes sans qui cette formation n’aurait pas été la même. Malgré nos environnements d’origines différents, la magie de notre passion commune a su nous souder pour faire de cette expérience quelque chose d’inoubliable…

Merci encore à toi Camille, Lucio et toute la team, en espérant vous revoir où que ce soit dans le monde…

Thanks for taking the time out to write this testimonial, Steve. It’s much appreciated.

My next PADI IDC programs on Malapascua

Certainly this testimonial has peaked your interest to join us for your own PADI IDC. So, come and join us. First of all, on very short term terms, we have an IDC starting 22nd November.
Secondly, the first PADI IDC for 2020 will start 6th February. This is followed by 23rd March. To sum up, check the 2020 IDC schedule here.