Learning to scuba dive has never been more convenient than with PADI eLearning! Whether you’re on the go or want to take it slow, now you can complete the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course online with PADI eLearning. It’s a great match for your active schedule. Come in to our [...]
Global Dive is pleased to be able to offer the PADI Distinct Specialty – Self Reliant Diver. We are offering this course in conjunction with Tech Dive NZ. Two of our Instructors, Colin and Tara, have completed this course and one of our Divemasters, Leigh, is in the process of completing his course. We are [...]
The PADI Dry Suit Diver course Would you like to stay warm and toasty on a dive? Yes!!! Then dive dry. Yes! Unlike a wetsuit, a dry suit seals you off from the outside water and that keeps you warm! Even in surprisingly cold water. What You Learn Gain the knowledge and skills to safely [...]
Your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is your introduction to diving adventures! You could experience what its like to go deeper, dive at night, or even explore a wreck!! Training is conducted at The Poor Knights Marine Reserve. Global Dive’s PADI Advanced Open Water is completed onboard MV Pacific Hideaway during our liveaboard dive [...]
Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes and even automobiles nearly irresistible because they’re intriguing to explore, exciting avenues of discovery, and usually teeming with aquatic life. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins [...]
Before learning to dive or enrolling on any dive course, make sure that you can answer the following questions. Not all dive courses are created equal, and your learning experience will be greatly different depending on how you answer these questions! Question 1: What equipment is supplied? Most dive companies use the cheapest gear they [...]
We now have in stock the brand new camera system from Sea and Sea. Just announced at DEMA show, the Sea and Sea DX-1200HD looks set to become the must have camera for 2009. We are expecting our first shipment of cameras in the first week of December. Sporting some fantastic specifications, Sea and Sea [...]
Trip Report : Poor Knights Photography Liveaboard by Tara Sutherland This weekend, I had the opportunity to spend the weekend at the Poor Knights Islands with a great group of people – and professional Photojournalist Richard Robinson. I was not feeling too sure of the results of my photographic efforts after flooding my camera and [...]
This last month saw more fantastic diving conditions, being especially kind for two separate photography trips. Firstly well done to Antoinette, Daniel and Julie for successfully completing their PADI Digital Underwater Specialty course with Andrew at the Poor Knights. The trip was a fantastic opportunity to put into practice some of the new techniques learned [...]
Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros. [...]
