Denise Charlwood - England / PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Thanks for your support, patience, advice and information you gave over the nine days of the IDC, and also the specialties, which were loads of fun, especially after the intense, tough IDC. But as promised, it was worth going through it for the 'easy weekend' (IE). You were right, it was a breeze (but still nerve racking!).

Now, as an instructor, I hope to put to use the tips and advice you gave me. I would certainly recommend you to friends etc, and will always have fond memories of the last few weeks (especially the DPV dive - the most fun I've had in ages!!).

Thanks Jurg, it was worth coming back for, and I wish you all the best for the future.

Kindest Regards

Denny (Denise)

Melanie Spiby - England / PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Without a doubt the few days of the IDC are very challenging you have to work hard, but what you put in to it you certainly get out of it. Working as a team is the key, helping each other through it.

By the first lunchtime the IDC classroom was like a group of old friends catching up... We had many laughs, ups and downs but all of it was worth it. The support not only from each other, but especially from our Course Director, Jurg Dahler was endless.

THE IE
...when the sequence of events was explained I soon realised I knew exactly what to expect and had nothing to fear. ...I now realised quite what the IDC was all about. I wouldn't have been standing receiving my certificate ... if it wasn't for all that hard work. We were pushed hard to achieve the highest level. We were taught to be good instructors and not just to pass the necessary exams.

Even now working as an instructor I take a bit of my Course Director with me. Every time I come across a new scenario there is always a little voice in my head reminding me how to logically progress through the situation. The whole experience of the IDC was unforgettable I learnt a lot and made great friends. Now I realise so much of what I learnt isn't just related to diving. We explored management, general teaching techniques and much more. Already I find myself adapting other aspects of my life as a result.

What an achievement! Thank you Jurg

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