drrich2
Contributor
I have certified 12 and 13 yr olds that I'd trust to save me before some adults. I just certed a 10 yr old young lady that I know could at least get me up from depth and tow me to shore.
IIRC, you instruct under S.E.I. and their OW course includes more rescue skill teaching than PADI requires. Is that correct? I mention this because while there's a good deal of overlap amongst some mainstream dive training agencies (e.g.: PADI and SSI), there are some differences. You also cared enough about dive training to literally write a book on it, as linked in your signature.