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There is a Dutch female instructor on Boniare with a body you would kill 
for because she is in excellent physical shape who four years ago went 
from non-diver to instructor in less than nine months. I believe- but do 
not know for a fact- that she does all of her diving in Bonaire- which 
is, as we all know- is the very, very, deep, deep diving center of the Dutch 
Antilles.

On Wed, 20 Sep 1995, Mark Welzel wrote:

> 
> >I also agree with what you said. Point still is though, instructors are not
> >being required to have enough experience prior to enrollment into an IDC.
> >
> >Raimo.
> 
> I'm curious what is the shortest period of time for Instructor rating
> in all the agencies. I've heard cave instructors have to prove
> their worth, but what about mix instructors, and nitrox, etc?
> I made it through PADI IDC, taught for two years and retired because
> of all the BS, mainly the agency and the shops trying to push people
> through like cattle. And of course you know PADI's phone number
> is 1-800-PAY-PADI.
> But, I find it hard to believe that the other agencies aren't like this
> as well, and I include the "tech" agencies (IANTD, TDI, ad nauseum).
> Now I hope I am wrong, and I will say I have no knowledge in this
> area. I do know an awful lot of instructors and can say I'm glad there
> are a few out there who will teach until someone is taught not until
> they've met the minimum requirements.
> 
> Mark Welzel
> /\/\/
> 
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