We are pleased to announce that Michael Robison has achieved the rating of Course Director Instructor Trainer. As a result, Aquatic Adventures LLC is now authorized to train and certify diving professionals from entry-level Divemaster through Course Director.This milestone significantly expands our professional development capabilities and allows candidates to complete their entire leadership and instructor pathway locally.

Upcoming Course Director CourseAquatic Adventures LLC will be hosting an upcoming Course Director Course, scheduled to begin on 12 February 2026.

• Confirmed candidates: 3 Course Director candidates
• Additional professional development for 2026:
  • 5 Divemaster candidates
  • 4 Instructor candidates

This represents one of the most comprehensive professional training pipelines currently available in the region.

Qualifications of GraduatesCourse Director CourseUpon successful completion of the Course Director Course, graduates may:

1. Conduct the Instructor Development Course (IDC) portion of the Scuba Diving International (SDI) Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSDI) program
2. Conduct the SDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor Course
3. Certify SDI Instructors, Assistant Instructors, and Non-Diving Specialty Instructors for SDI specialties in which they hold instructor ratings
4. Conduct administrative professional crossovers
5. Attend an Instructor Trainer Workshop

Note: Certain Specialty Instructor ratings require minimum student numbers before Instructor Trainer status is granted. Course Directors may not conduct the Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) portion of the SDI OWSDI program.

Instructor Development Course (IDC) & Individual EvaluationUpon successful completion of the IDC and Individual Evaluation, graduates may teach the following SDI courses:

1. Open Water Scuba Diver
2. Inactive Diver / Refresher
3. Advanced Adventure Diver
4. Computer Diver Specialty
5. Rescue Diver
6. Divemaster

Divemaster Course PrivilegesUpon successful completion of the SDI Divemaster Course, graduates may:

1. Assist active SDI Instructors during approved training programs, provided activities align with prior training
2. Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers, including specialized diving activities for which they are trained
3. Plan and execute emergency procedures appropriate to the diving environment and operational activities

This advancement reinforces Aquatic Adventures LLC’s commitment to professional excellence, leadership development, and high-standard instructor training, while eliminating the need for candidates to travel outside the region for advanced professional certifications.

We are pleased to announce that Aquatic Adventures LLC and Viking Dives are now home to two newly appointed Instructor Trainers—the only Instructor Trainers serving this region, from Dallas, Texas west to Phoenix, Arizona, and north to Grand Junction, Colorado. As a result, both facilities are now recognized as 5-Star Professional Development Centers, allowing us to train and certify scuba instructors locally. This expansion enables divers to complete their professional-level training and instructor certifications without the need to travel outside the region, reinforcing our commitment to accessibility, quality instruction, and professional excellence.

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FEATURES

• Powerful feature rich multi function technical diving computer.
• Air integrated and suitable for use with up to 6 transmitters, ideal for Sidemount diving.
• Use up to 6 gasses.
• GPS function allows you to mark waypoints on the surface and allows you to navigate back to your entry point.
• Sidemount mode with gas switch notification.
• Supplied with oxygen analyzer (note: no oxygen cell supplied, use R22 type cell).
• Titanium outer bezel to save weight and ensure maximum durability.
• 2 strap options supplied elastic double straps with buckle release and bungee attachment system.
• Reusable protective storage case storage case.
• Induction charging system, supplied with induction charging mat.
• Traditional cable charge system for faster charging from the mains or portable power source when in remote locations.
• CCR mode

Lets Congratulate our founder on becoming a TDI/SDI Course Director! He is on his way to becoming an Instructor Trainer hopefully by the end of the year! We would like to thank him for all his hard work and dedication in trying to create a Diving Community here in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico! Thanks to him we now also have affiliations with a couple other shops around the area and in Florida! We cannot wait to see how Aquatic Adventures grows and the community does with it! Lets keep the Practice what you Preach, or you Can't Teach ethos!