ARCTIC DIVERS PADI GO PRO series
Meet Our PADI PRO Team
Behind every great dive is a great instructor. Get to know the passionate professionals who make Arctic Divers special — in their own words.
Video Interviews
Watch our team share their journey, passion, and tips for going PRO.
Episode 1 — PADI Course Director over 30 years
With over 30 years as a PADI Course Director, Petri ”Wode” has dedicated his diving career to Finland — and risen to the very top.
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Episode 2 — Crossover to PADI – Ari-Pekka Arponen
Ari-Pekka’s diving journey started in 1989. He began under CMAS before eventually crossing over to PADI. So what made him switch?
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Episode 3 — From the Tropics to the Arctic
Tuulia’s diving story began in the warm tropical waters of Asia in 2011. In 2019, she swapped the tropics for Finland’s challenging waters.
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Episode 4 — Divemaster to Dive Center Owner in 1 Year
When Viviana moved from Taiwan to Finland, she went from Divemaster to Instructor to part owner of a PADI Dive Center in just one year.
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