Mario - no problem!
In The UK PADI certifies about 70% of Open Water divers, but when it gets to advance and rescue that has fallen to about 20-30%, and they certify less than 10% of instructors at the moment.
Whilst they are big worldwide, they have had success getting people to dive in the UK, but are having big problems retaining them. In the end it comes down to cost I think. I know that going diving through a club is far cheeper than going away on a comercially booked trip. Also, the cost of further training through clubs if far less than through shops.
Jon T
In The UK PADI certifies about 70% of Open Water divers, but when it gets to advance and rescue that has fallen to about 20-30%, and they certify less than 10% of instructors at the moment.
Whilst they are big worldwide, they have had success getting people to dive in the UK, but are having big problems retaining them. In the end it comes down to cost I think. I know that going diving through a club is far cheeper than going away on a comercially booked trip. Also, the cost of further training through clubs if far less than through shops.
Jon T