
On Saturday, 20 July 2019, PADI Dive Centers, Resorts and Professional Members hosted more than 770 events in 83 countries for the fifth annual PADI Women’s Dive Day. The day brought together thousands of divers, female and male alike, of all ages and experience levels for a global celebration of shared adventure, passion and ocean advocacy.
While the first PADI Women’s Dive Day in 2015 underscored PADI’s dedication to strengthening female participation in scuba diving, it has become evident the positive influence of the day extends beyond gender. This year’s events took on conservation and community-minded causes at their core, giving divers the opportunity to take action, give back and be a force for good. A few highlights from this year’s festivities include:
“PADI Women’s Dive Day has become a global movement to create and inspire a passionate community of ocean advocates that spans generations,” says Kristin Valette-Wirth, Chief Marketing Officer at PADI Worldwide. “What started as a celebration of women in diving has quickly become the single largest day of diving in the world – something every diver can draw inspiration from.”
More than 875 pieces of media coverage highlighted PADI Women’s Dive Day 2019 events, reaching a potential audience of 1.25 billion worldwide. Thousands of others engaged via social media, increasing awareness and excitement for diving and ocean conservation across diverse audiences. PADI Members and divers all took to their social channels to proudly share their #padiwomensdiveday experiences. For a snapshot of events around the world, check out the PADI Women’s Dive Day 2019 Facebook photo album.
Mark your calendars: Next year’s PADI Women’s Dive Day is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2020.