Women Course Directors Are Taking Giant Strides in the Dive Industry

Women are strong, resilient, and powerful – much like the ocean itself. And, while the connection is clear, careers in diving have traditionally eluded some women.

Therefore, in 2015, PADI Women’s Dive Day began as a way to salute female divers. In the seven years since, it’s grown to become the most celebrated day of diving on the planet, with people of all genders, ages, races, backgrounds, and abilities coming together to explore and protect our ocean. This year is no different.

We Still Have Work to Do

Of course, there is still work to be done. For example, in the professional diving world, only 15% of PADI Course Directors are women. These individuals are trailblazing the seas, and we’re happy to follow in their bubbles. Course Director is the highest and most respected rating in scuba diving.

In honor of all women striving to make scuba diving a more equitable, safe, inclusive and enjoyable space, we’re celebrating three accomplished and audacious women – pioneering female PADI Course Directors in their respective countries. We honor them and women everywhere as part of our July 16 celebration of the power of women to bring waves of change.