SCUBA News~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to June's SCUBA News. This month an article by Kathryn Curzon about how she went from a fear of being underwater to becoming a dive instructor, with some tips on how you can do so too. Also, dive for less with the liveaboard deals, specially selected for us by Divebooker.com.
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From Fear to Freedom: How Becoming a Dive Instructor Changed My Lifeby Kathryn Curzon Becoming a scuba diving instructor was never part of my plan. But diving has a way of changing plans. One moment you are nervously adjusting your gear before a training dive, and the next you are exploring coral gardens in another corner of the world.
What began with conquering my fear of breathing underwater led to something extraordinary. Diving has taken me around the world, connected me with lifelong friends, and helped me grow in ways I never expected. From England's chilly quarries to the coral reefs of Egypt and beyond, becoming a dive pro turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions I ever made. This career has given me purpose, freedom, and a global community. Fear can be a starting pointFear can feel like a full stop, but in diving, it often becomes a starting point. Every diver has something they find difficult. Rather than pushing fear away, acknowledge it. Take things slowly. Practice breathing calmly on the surface, use visualisation techniques and work with an instructor who is patient and supportive. Fear is not failure. It is often the doorway to transformation.
Confidence develops over timeConfidence underwater is rarely instant. It builds one skill, one breath, one dive at a time. Before going pro, take the time to repeat dives and skills until they feel natural. Consider logging a variety of dives in different conditions to broaden your comfort zone. Instructor training reinforces the truth that confidence is earned through consistency and self-trust.
Resilience grows through challengeChallenging conditions like cold water or limited visibility can feel intimidating, but they also build mental and physical resilience. Training in tough conditions make you a more adaptable diver, able to cope with moredifficult diving elsewhere. The world becomes your officeOne of the most rewarding aspects of becoming a dive pro is the sheer variety of places you get to explore. From volcanic islands to coral atolls, wrecks to kelp forests, every location brings something unique - and many instructors train and work in multiple countries throughout their careers.
During my journey, I have dived in the rough coastal waters of England, the clear coral reefs of Egypt, current-swept atolls in the Maldives, the Bahamas, Mexico, Australia, and more. It was in the Maldives that I decided to leave my 9-5 career and fully commit to life as a dive professional. Since then, I have travelled the globe and lived in Egypt, South Africa and New Zealand - still in the dive industry, now as a marketing consultant in the travel and lifestyle space. I never could have guessed where diving would lead me. The first step is the hardest - but it gets easierWhether you want to dive at remote islands or work in lively resort towns, taking the first step is often the hardest, but it opens the door to adventures across the globe. The more you say yes to new environments, the more you grow not just as a diver but as a person. If diving is something you love, consider what your next small step might be: a new course, a conversation with a dive pro, or an open water dive you have been putting off. The industry needs people with heart, patience, and lived experience. You can read the full article, with Kathryn's tips on becoming a dive instructor, on our SCUBA News site. Kathryn Curzon is a dive travel writer for SSI. Diving news from around the World
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