Paul Toomer has stepped down as president of Dive RAID International

Listen to this article Past president and face of the Dive RAID International organization Paul Toomer has stepped down from his position. The official statement reads that although Paul Toomer has stepped down as chairman, he will continue to be an important part of the organization. The reason given was that he was not comfortable

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: January 13, 2023 - 09:00

Updated: July 23, 2023 - 01:41

Paul Toomer has stepped down as president of Dive RAID International

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Past president and face of the Dive RAID International organization Paul Toomer has stepped down from his position.

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The official statement reads that although Paul Toomer has stepped down as chairman, he will continue to be an important part of the organization. The reason given was that he was not comfortable in this role from the beginning. Therefore, after a longer while, he decided to resign and focus on developing training programs.

This is something I feel positive about because it is perfect for my skill set – Toomer said.

In his new role, the ex-president and founder of Dive RAID International will work with PJ Prinsloo. This will certainly translate into even better work for the training department, where new courses and updates are being developed for the more than 120 programs the agency currently offers to recreational divers, technical divers, rebreathers and freedivers.

The agency also announced that a popular and well-known diving personality will head the newly formed RAID Advisory Group. The group will consist of experienced instructors and industry professionals. Their task will be to help maintain current standards and new courses for the diving community.

Prior to becoming president, I acted as Director Diver Training. It was a job I loved and I am very happy at the thought of being able to do it again – Paul Toomer added.

In his new role, Paul Toomer will work with the sales and marketing departments. Increasing RAID’s share in the recreational diving and freediving markets has been announced as the main goals. Paul Toomer will also be focused on establishing a leadership position in the technical and rebreather market segments.

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Marcin Pawełczyk

Marcin’s journey with diving has been an adventure. Starting as a recreational diver, he soon found himself drawn to the fascinating stories and mysteries of Baltic wrecks. After gaining experience, Marcin decided to go beyond just leisurely exploration and took his training up a notch by completing the TMX course, allowing him to explore even deeper and uncover the secrets of inaccessible places. His next challenge has been cave diving, where he is honing his skills to become a certified diver. Not content to simply take in the breathtaking beauty of underwater life, Marcin has also embraced underwater photography since 2018, capturing stunning shots that bring these worlds alive for those who are unable to experience them first-hand. Marcin’s passion for the underwater has taken him far and is sure to continue doing so as he dives into new depths and captures breathtaking images.