Larry is a PADI Course Director - the highest professional instructor rating in the recreational scuba diving industry. With over three decades of global diving experience and thousands of dives under his belt, Larry brings a rare blend of transformational instructional expertise, mentorship, and passion to every course he teaches

A little History

In 1987, Larry Wedgewood embarked on his scuba career with a PADI Open Water Course at Frank White's Scuba Shop in Victoria, BC. He honed his diving skills as a commercial/occupational diver. He later advanced his education by completing the PADI Advanced, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster courses, before going on to gain valuable work experience as a Dive Guide and Divemaster with Marina Divers in Phuket, Thailand.

When Larry came back to Canada, he completed the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course, then went on to achieve his Master Scuba Diver Trainer designation while teaching at Seafun Divers in Campbell River and at his starting point, Frank White's Scuba Shop.

With his instructor certifications in hand, Larry returned to Thailand and taught there for 8 years while co-owning Kata Beach Dive shop, and then founded "Wedgewood's Aquatic Dive Centre" while achieving the top Instructor rating, by becoming a PADI Course Director in 1994 with an extensive dive log and a deep understanding of the aquatic environment.

Now, with over three and a half decades of global diving experience across 10 countries, including leadership roles at five dive centers, Larry recognizes the need for small, personalized, interactive classes, enhancing students' skills and confidence while focusing on individual needs, and adding in personalized travel opportunities to create unforgettable diving experiences.

Today, Larry continues his passion for educating divers and providing dive experiences through his instructional service, Larry Wedgewood Scuba Instruction, and for professional-level courses, through Scuba Careers. Larry is also the editor-in-chief of the Canadian online editorial Scuba Life.

PADI Course Director & Master Instructor 

" I love being underwater exploring and I know you will too."

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