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 diver, and 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.
Upon returning to Canada, Larry became a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and Master Scuba Diver Trainer, teaching at Seafun Divers in Campbell River and his starting point, Frank Whites' Scuba Shop in Victoria.
With his instructor certifications in hand Larry returned to Thailand, and taught there for 7 and a half 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 with safety-focused instruction and personalized travel opportunities to create unforgettable diving experiences.
Larry continues his passion for educating divers and providing dive experiences today with Larry Wedgewood Scuba Instruction.
PADI Course Director & Master Instructor
" I love being underwater exploring and I know you will too."
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