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MySSI App – Connecting Divers with Training Centers
The newly updated MySSI App is the strongest, most comprehensive tool for divers in the industry today. This impressive, FREE application is akin to one-stop-shopping for dive enthusiasts, where you can find all things scuba, freediving, extended range, and mermaiding. Access your digital dive log anywhere in the world with advanced logging features, connect with your buddies, search for SSI Centers worldwide, see upcoming events in your area, and so much more! Never be left without your digital materials or c-card with 24/7 access to all of your issued dive programs in digital format and your digital certification card wallet. The MySSI app is also an amazingly useful marketing tool for SSI Centers, connecting them directly to customers by displaying their upcoming Courses, Travel, and Events. The app is available at your iOS or android download center for free. Download it today here.
SSI Centers Gain Marketability and Visual Presence Through the MySSI App
SSI Centers love the MySSI app because it connects them to their customer base 24 hours a day, seven days a week, worldwide. Dealers can use various tools within the app to stay connected to their customer base digitally, entice divers to come into their Training Center, and bring in new customers by being visually present within the global search engine.
Increase your center’s business by utilizing these MySSI app tools:
Center Locator
- Get found on the MySSI app’s Sites & Centers map prominently displayed on the app’s homepage.
Dive Site Affiliation
- Affiliate your center with your local dive sites, making you visible to every diver using the app to visit that site. It also allows your store to show up in SSI’s new MyDiveGuide travel site.
Dive Log Verification
- Dives logged in the MySSI app can only be verified by SSI Pros or Centers. This feature brings divers back into your store after diving to verify their logged dives.
Event Calendar
- Integrates with the MySSI app’s Center Locator to display your current Course and Event offerings.
SSI Center QR Code
- Utilize your center’s unique QR code, allowing customers to scan and get instant access to your center’s important information.
Free Promotional Digital Course Materials
- Draw in new customers with these free promotional course materials: Try Scuba, Try Freediving, Try Mermaid, and Blue Oceans, all available for free when you download the app.
Pathway Posters
- Within the MySSI app, your customers will have access to all the SSI program pathways to success. Pathway posters for scuba, freediving, XR, mermaid, and swim will show customers their next steps to “level-up” in their training.
SSI Instructors Increase Student Acquisition and Continuing Education with the MySSI App
SSI Professionals love the MySSI App because it actively promotes continuing education and local diving, and an active diver is an active customer. The app is an excellent tool for instructors to utilize in keeping connected with students. Don’t let scheduling conflicts get in the way of starting your students on their next certification program. Give them immediate access to digital training materials anytime, anywhere.
Manage your students and increase efficiency by utilizing these MySSI app tools:
Pro QR Code
- Digitally sign your student’s dives by using your personalized QR code.
Training Standards
- No computer or instructor manual out on the boat with you to look up a quick training standard? No problem, the MySSI app has you covered! Get 24/7 access to all of your program training standards.
Online Final Exam
- SSI has stepped up their game by offering more tools to support virtual training. Your students can now access the final exam for all recreational diving, freediving, and ecology programs within their digital training materials, found in the MySSI app.
Pro Rewards
- SSI Pros receive reward points for every certification they issue that can then be applied as real money to their Professional Renewal Fee during the November/December renewal period. Track your Pro Rewards in the MySSI app.
Pathway Posters
- Within the MySSI app, your students will have access to all the SSI program pathways to success. Pathway posters for scuba, freediving, XR, mermaid, and swim will show students their next steps to “level-up” in their training.
SSI Divers Stay Active and Connected with the MySSI App
SSI divers love the MySSI App because they can access all things scuba, freediving, and extended range in one place. Gone are the days of showing up to the dive boat without your certification card, logbook, and necessary training materials; now, it is all safely stored in your MySSI app. Simply download the app, set up your profile, and within minutes you can access a world of diving possibilities.
Stay connected to diving at all times by utilizing these MySSI app tools:
Digital Training Materials
- Instantly access comprehensive, first-rate videos, illustrations, animations, and photos to stimulate learning. Use this first-rate technology to strengthen your learning experience, anytime and anywhere. Add personal notes and bookmarks to discuss questions with your SSI Dive Professional.
Digital Logbook
- This is not your father’s logbook. The MySSI digital logbook lives on your phone and goes with you everywhere. It has a whole host of advanced features to help you remember your dive for years to come like exact dive site GPS coordinates, comprehensive wildlife list, digital buddy list, etc. Plus, dive details are customized depending on the type of dive selected from scuba and extended range to rebreather and freediving.
Universal QR Code Scanner
- Use this unique feature to quickly log your dives by scanning a dive site’s QR code or that of the center you are diving with, and add new buddies to your dive log by scanning their personal QR code.
Certification Cards
- Never lose another certification card! Show proof of your certification right on your smart device and never leave home without it again! Free recognition cards, like Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Master Diver, are automatically issued once you meet the requirements.
Training Center Courses & Events
- Don’t miss out on local dive happenings. Stay up to date with your affiliated SSI Center by viewing their upcoming courses and events.
Industry News & Videos
- Stay connected to diving year-round, even when you have to stay on dry land, with the latest industry news and exciting videos under the Events & More tab.
Tables & Charts
- Dive computer break and no dive tables in sight? The MySSI app has you covered with digital dive tables, EAN dive tables, and more.
Pathways
- Ready to take your diving to the next level? View all SSI pathway posters to see what’s next on your road to becoming a better, more adventurous diver.
Whether you own or manage a Training Center, are a dive professional, or just love diving with friends, the MySSI App has everything you need to drive your business, keep students engaged, and keep track of all your diving adventures. Ready to see what the MySSI app is all about? Start your free access today here.
For more information about SSI visit their website by clicking here.
Ho Ho Ho! Vobster Quay’s recording-breaking charity Santa diving event returns on Sunday 15th December 2024 for another round of festive fundraising frivolities. Run in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes, this ever-popular annual fundraising event aims to raise sack-loads of cash for these two very deserving charities.
Divers of all levels are invited to grab their Santa outfits – and as much festive cheer as they can muster – and head down to Vobster Quay near Mells, Somerset for a mass sponsored Santa dive in aid of charity. In previous years, the event has attracted divers from the far corners of the UK to join in the festive merriment for a final festive dive before the Christmas and New Year break. Back in 2015, the event smashed the world record for the most Santa divers with 188 divers taking to the waters donning their festive finery – a record that remains unbeaten to this day!
Vobster Santas isn’t just about setting records – it’s also about raising some serious cash for charity. Vobster Quay encourages all divers to get into the spirit of the season to raise much-needed funds for two very deserving charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes.
Through individual sponsorship and online donations, divers can invite their friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor them to plunge into the balmy waters of Vobster Quay dressed in full festive finery. Since the very first Santa dive in 2007, the event has raised over £52,000 for charity. “It’s been over 17 years since the very first charity Santa dive took place at Vobster Quay and every year the event just keeps getting bigger and better” enthused Vobster Quay owner, Amy Stanton.
“Vobster Santas is a great way for divers to say a massive thank you to the both the RNLI and Help For Heroes – two very deserving charities close to our hearts. We’re immensely proud of all that Vobster Santas has achieved and hope that even more divers will join this year’s event on Sunday 15th December. I’m confident that we can make Vobster Santas 2024 the biggest yet!”.
Divers wishing to participate can get involved by simply registering their attendance at
www.vobster.com/event-vobstersantas.php.
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Dive into Adventure at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa: The Ultimate Diving Destination in the Maldives
Tucked away in the remote northern Haa Alifu Atoll, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is a premier destination for anyone seeking an unforgettable underwater experience. With over 30 dive sites to explore, divers of all levels can witness the unique and mesmerising beauty of the underwater world. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or new to the sport, Hideaway offers an exceptional diving adventure that is not to be missed.
Explore the Beauty Beneath the Surface
Hideaway is perfectly situated near some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Maldives. The dive school and team at Hideaway offer a very personalised experience to ensure each diver gets an interactive, immersive experience.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Unique dive spots such as Theefaridhoo Thila (Heaven and Hell) as one of the 50 best dive sites in the whole of the Maldives, known for its beautiful soft coral gardens.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
As the resort is located next to a channel which gives guests surprise visits from eagle rays, manta rays, guitar sharks and more.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
One of the standout features of diving in the Haa Alifu Atoll is the abundance of rare and exotic marine species. The area is known for sightings of whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, and a variety of colorful reef fish. Diving at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa offers a rare opportunity to encounter these creatures in their natural habitat, creating lifelong memories for guests.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Whether you’re exploring deep coral gardens, dramatic overhangs, or vibrant reef walls, each dive offers something new and exciting. The visibility in the Maldives is exceptional, often exceeding 30 meters, making it ideal for both underwater photography and general exploration.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Diving for All Levels
At Hideaway, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the thrill of diving. That’s why we cater to divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. Our professional dive center, led by expert instructors, offers a range of courses and guided dives. If you’re new to diving, you can start with an introductory course that will teach you the basics of scuba diving in a safe and controlled environment.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
For more experienced divers, we offer advanced dive courses and guided excursions to some of the more challenging dive sites. Our instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about the local marine life, ensuring that every dive is not only safe but also informative and enjoyable.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Exclusive Diving Offer
To make your stay even more unforgettable, Hideaway is offering an exclusive diving package designed to enhance your experience both above and below the water. When you book a minimum 7-night stay, you’ll receive:
- 35% discount on room rates.
- Complimentary diving: 3 dives per person for 2 guests, allowing you to experience the beauty of the Maldives underwater world.
- Free meal plan upgrade: enjoy a complimentary upgrade from Bed & Breakfast to Half Board, or from Half Board to Full Board. Guests who prefer the White Platinum Plan (WPP) can avail it at a discounted rate.
This incredible offer provides the perfect opportunity to experience world-class diving while enjoying all the luxury and comfort that Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is known for.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Combinable Offers for Even More Value
This diving offer can also be combined with our Anniversary and Honeymoon offers, allowing you to create the perfect celebration package. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply seeking a romantic getaway, this offer ensures that you can enjoy the best of both worlds – luxurious accommodations and unforgettable diving adventures.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Terms & Conditions
- This offer is available exclusively for bookings made through the official Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa website using a specific booking code.
- The offer cannot be combined with other promotions available on the website or through other channels, nor can it be redeemed for cash.
- All dives are subject to weather conditions, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
- Black-out dates: This offer is not available from 24th December 2024 to 9th January 2025.
To book this exquisite offer, use the Promo Code: SCUBA24FD
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Hideaway is not just a resort; it’s a sanctuary for those seeking peace, adventure, and luxury. With spacious villas, private pools, and world-class dining options, the resort offers everything you need for a perfect holiday. From tennis, golf, gym, cycling to the exquisite underwater activities, unique dining options, Hideaway has something for everyone. And for diving enthusiasts, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Our dive center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art gear, ensuring that every dive is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. Our instructors are passionate about the underwater world and are eager to share their knowledge with you, whether it’s your first dive or your 100th.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com / Call: +960 650-1515 / Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
The Ultimate Dive Adventure Awaits
If you’re looking for an unforgettable diving holiday in the Maldives, look no further than Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. With over 30 dive sites, unique marine life, and exclusive offers, we provide the ultimate underwater experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking adventure, our diving package offers exceptional value and incredible memories.
Book now through our official website to take advantage of this exclusive offer and prepare for the dive adventure of a lifetime.
Email: reservations@hideawaybeachmaldives.com
Call: +960 650-1515
Website: www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com
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