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This is just a sample of feedback we have received at Total Diving. 

All of these testimonials were spontaneous. We did not ask them to give us a testimonial.

• "Had lots of fun, learned a lot. Darcy is an excellent teacher. I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that allowed a positive learning environment. Darcy's [Instructor Development Course] was a great IDC." Clement Drolet, Instructor (January 2006)
• "Hi Eric (...). Just wanted to thank you again for the fun we had taking your famous [underwater navigation] course last weekend. (...) we thought the course was very informative and rewarding." Sandy & Bruce Wickwares, Divers (October 2005)
• Special award to Darcy Kieran of Total Diving Montreal "in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the dive industry." PADI Worldwide (October 2005)
• "Training at Total-Diving is second to none, don't you forget it." Bill Tsokanos, Instructor in the Caribbean (September 2004)
• "I've visited your store many times and your staff are fantastic and helpful! Keep up the fantastic work!" Amber Phalen, Diver (September 2004)
• "PADI recognizes your business as a progressive dive operation that offers the best customer service, education, equipment selection and dive experiences. Your commitment to advancing a premium-level of adventure and environmental awareness in your education programs is exciting and commendable."  Bill Hamm, Manager, PADI Memberships and International Resort & Retailer Associations (August 2004)
• "(...) we really enjoyed our dive trip to the Brac. We had a great time and our group was terrific. (...) Thanks to Joe for being our mommy and taking good care of us." Yvette Rea, Diver (August 2004)
• "I would like [to] personally thank Darcy for his work with me during the IDC. I was well prepared for the IE. Thank you for what I consider an excellent training regime." Rick Tomalty, Instructor (August 2004)
• "Dear Joe, I had a great week of diving with you, thank you very much! The kids enjoyed it too, and came back happy." Christa Staudenmaier, Diver (August 2004)
• "Thanks so much for your support of [the PADI] Society." Megan Denny, PADI Diving Society Coordinator (August 2004)
• "Thanks, Darcy Kieran, for your professionalism and patience during the IDC of Spring 2004." Guylain Rouchy, Steve Carbonneau, André Boulerice, Roger Lafond, Michel Beaudoin, Chantal Bégin, Steve Houde, Daniel Robert, Annie Dupont, Rick Tomalty, Bill Tsokanos, Isabelle Roux, Alain St-Marseille - all instructors (May 2004)
• "With sincere gratitude, we acknowledge your commitment to our marine life and your dedication to clean water for the 21st century." Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General; Dr. Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist; Wyland, Marine Life Artist (May 2004)
• "I would like to (...) thank all the staff at Waddell's [Total Diving Montreal] with whom I have had the delight of encountering. They are truly professional, courteous and friendly. I have already referred two of my partners to pursue a similar course. I had previously dived in the Caribbean but I realize that your course re-enforces the meaning of safety first." JL Bourque, Diver (September 2003)
• "The [IDC] program was run by Darcy Kieran with such professionalism, rigour, enthusiasm and fun.  All of the candidates were successful at the IE." Geneviève Provencher, Instructor (August 2003)

You are invited to share with us your own experience by contacting us or using our online feedback form.