Divemaster PADI

The PADI Divemaster course at Portosub in Sanxenxo marks your essential first step into a professional diving career. This program is designed to significantly enhance your leadership capabilities, preparing you to supervise dive activities and assist PADI Instructors with student training. You will gain a deep understanding of dive theory and develop practical skills through extensive experience in the local diving environment. The curriculum focuses on refining your own diving skills to a professional level and building your ability to manage and motivate other divers.

Sanxenxo offers a dynamic marine environment for your training. While the sea temperature averages 16.4°C, monthly air temperatures fluctuate, reaching a pleasant 21.3°C in August and dropping to 10.9°C in December, indicating a need for appropriate thermal protection during colder months. The area's underwater topography and conditions provide a diverse setting for mastering advanced dive management techniques. You will learn to anticipate and resolve potential problems, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of certified divers under your supervision.

Portosub is a certified PADI dive center, ensuring that your training meets the highest international standards. The center is equipped to provide instruction in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, catering to a diverse international clientele. This multilingual capability ensures clear communication and a more personalized learning experience for all students. The focus is on developing confident and competent dive leaders ready for the demands of the professional diving industry.

To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, you must hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification and a PADI Rescue Diver certification, along with an EFR Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. A minimum of 40 logged dives is required to begin the course, with at least 60 dives needed to complete it. Participants should also be medically fit for diving, with a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months. This course is the gateway to continuing your professional dive education and career opportunities.