Paul celebrates PADI Master Scuba Diver rating

Paul is one of the quieter members of Sub-Mission Dive Club but nothing can curb his enthusiasm for the sport, he really has caught the ‘Scuba Bug’. His latest achievement is certainly one to be proud of; he has reached the dizzy heights of PADI Master Scuba Diver.

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest non-professional certification that a diver can achieve, often stated as the ‘Black Belt’ of diving. This accreditation demonstrates Pauls experience and expertise in several different areas of specialisation. Paul learnt to dive abroad and took the brave step to don a drysuit and jump into Capernwray in February and since then there has been no looking back. He has specialised in Drysuit diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy (which Paul considers to be one of the most beneficial courses that he’s completed), Wreck diving, Underwater Navigation and Deep Diving. He has also recently completed his Rescue Diver Course where he showed that he can be a great asset in an emergency situation both in his decision making ability and his rescue skills.

Pauls name will soon be added to the Master Scuba Diver Roll of Honour board in the Dive Centre with the other members of this very elite group of divers. Congratulations Paul on your hard work and lets hope that 2011 proves to be an equally active year for you.