The buddy system is one of the first things we learn about as divers – and it’s something we practice on every dive. So what’s the best way to find a Dive Buddy to join you on your future adventures?

1. Ask your friends

It may sound really simple – and it is – but you might just be surprised to find that someone in your friendship group is a keen diver too. If not, perhaps they’re interested in learning and have just been waiting for the right time to get into it. You never know, your future Dive Buddy may have been right in front of you this whole time.

2. Join a Dive Club

Scuba Diving Clubs are a great place to meet not just one, but a whole bunch of potential Dive Buddies. Chances are there’s a local club right near you, full of other passionate divers.

Joining a Dive Club has a few perks, groups often organise regular dives as well as other social activities and they will often have great relationships with local PADI Dive Centres. Some Dive Clubs will even have a focus on particular PADI Specialities such as Wreck Diving or Cavern Diving so you’re sure to find a club you’ll really fit into.

3. Go on a dive trip with your local PADI Dive Centre

It’s highly likely that your local PADI Dive centre will offer dive trips that you can join. These trips range in length and number of dives, some will just be one day, others a weekend and others longer still. Going on one of these trips allows you to explore new dive sites and meet new like-minded people, one of whom might just become your new Dive Buddy.

4. ScubaEarth®

You know that you can log dives and look for new dive sites on ScubaEarth – but did you know you can also look for Dive buddies there too? Take a look at a local Dive Site and look for the Recent Diver box in the sidebar. These are people who have logged a dive at this site recently and may just be the perfect buddy for your next dive.