Articles for Recreational diving
When you think back to the dive training you’ve done over the years, no doubt there’s that one instructor who stands out to you. The person who seems to know everything there is to know about diving. Their knowledge extends beyond the diving manuals. They always have an answer to every question you ask, a …
From my first underwater breaths in a cloudy municipality swimming pool, through four chilly open water dives in a Scottish sea loch, why I persevered with diving beyond my open water course remains a mystery to this day. However, persevere I did, and after achieving an advanced certification several months later, my limited diving experience …
THE 6 BEST DESTINATIONS FOR NEWLY CERTIFIED DIVERS Read More »
Congratulations! You just earned your Open Water Scuba Diver Certification, but now what do you do with it? Well to answer your question in the vaguest way possible… you can do almost anything! Was that not the answer that you looking for? Okay, I will elaborate more. Local Improve your skills Increase your confidence Understand …
Many years ago, I was busy working on some sort of essential task while a colleague taught an Open Water Scuba Diver academic session in our dive shop’s adjoining classroom. I stopped what I was doing when I heard him explain to the students that any dive buddy should always be considered a piece of …
We all want to be good divers, and part of being a good diver is being a good buddy. If you’re looking to brush up on some standard buddy skills or consider how other scuba skills can help you be a better buddy, then keep reading! We’re going to cover two fundamentals that you and …
Be a responsible diver. Don’t just go through the motions! One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing someone say, “scuba diving is a safe sport.” No, ping pong is safe. Scuba diving has become a lot safer over the years, but we are still breathing underwater, and that comes with it an inherent risk. …
“Being divers makes us different. It makes us special. As divers, we see and do things few can even imagine (and fewer still experience). We discover the true nature of Planet Earth — the Water Planet — and how critical this precious resource is to our survival.” – Brian Carney What to Expect from Both …
The Complete Guide to Scuba Diving for Beginners & Non-Divers Read More »
As a newly certified Open Water diver, figuring out the next step may seem a bit daunting or overwhelming. You just finished your class, which by no means is an easy feat. You learned concepts that are meant to help ease you into a completely new, underwater world. You also learned important skills that are …