Our Story
The Genesis of Scuba Journals
Two divers. Two journeys. One shared obsession with the Ocean.
15+
Years Experience
1,000+
Divers Trained
24
PADI Specialties
40+
Countries explored
The Genesis of Scuba Journals
Two divers, one shared path.
Scuba Journals began not with a business plan, but with a shared commitment to mentorship. Our journey started in the classroom, where Wajid—then an IDC Staff Instructor—guided Janhavi as a newly certified instructor. That initial mentorship grew into a professional alliance, and eventually, a partnership built on shared ambition. We navigated the rigorous CDTC process together, leveling up side-by-side until we achieved our goal of becoming PADI Course Directors.
What started as a mentor-student bond became something larger: a conviction that the industry needed a more personalized approach to professional development.We built Scuba Journals to bridge the gap between being a diver and becoming an industry leader, providing the mentorship and business expertise we always wished we had. Today, we work as a team—conducting IDCs and empowering the next generation to turn their passion into a lifelong career.
We are still, at heart, two divers with a journal and an ocean to explore.
The Founders
Meet the Team
Logged Dives
4,500+
Multilingual Course Director
Wajid
PADI Course Director & Co-Founder
Wajid is a PADI Gold Course Director with over 15 years of experience, blending a technical engineering background with a lifelong devotion to the sea. His journey began in 2007 during a trip to the Maldives, where a life-changing experience inspired his transition from engineering to professional dive instruction. Since then, he has become the first Indian-origin professional to author a global PADI specialty, renowned for his patient, multilingual mentorship.
Beyond his features in the Khaleej Times and the PADI Global Blog, Wajid is on a mission to "re-engineer" ocean protection. Through his high-standard Instructor Development Courses, he focuses on remedial mentorship to empower the next generation of dive leaders to build meaningful, purpose-driven careers.
Languages
English, Russian, Romanian, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu
Specialties
Logged Dives
3,000+
Youngest Female PADI Course Director in UAE & India
Janhavi
PADI Course Director & Co-Founder
Janhavi Deodhar is the youngest female PADI Course Director in India and the UAE, a milestone featured in the Khaleej Times as a testament to her pioneering leadership. Her journey began at sixteen in Malvan, Maharashtra, where a deep fascination with marine life evolved into an elite career. A Sydenham College graduate, she blends business acumen with expert diving skills. As Managing Director of Scuba Journals, she works to redefine inclusivity and excellence within the global dive industry.
With over 3,000 dives, Janhavi has mentored hundreds of students, turning her passion into a profession. Her career was forged through elite leadership roles in the Gulf and Indian Ocean regions. Alongside her partner, she conducts world-class PADI Instructor Development Courses, using visual storytelling to inspire new leaders. She stands as a dedicated ocean steward, proving that neither age nor gender are barriers to achieving professional excellence.
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Specialties
Why We Do This
We started Scuba Journals to redefine the diving experience—treating every diver as an individual, the ocean as sacred, and every dive as a story. Today, we bridge the gap between passion and profession, providing the mentorship and career roadmap we always wished we had to empower the next generation of industry-leading dive professionals.
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