Once you take up diving you soon realise that it is an activity rich in improvement potential. What you learn while getting certified is only a portion of the available knowledge and skills that you can acquire. If you’re interested in developing further as a diver without necessarily going down the professional route, these are …
WHY IS FISH IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT? If you surveyed 100 recreational divers about the top ten most important skills for a diver, I don’t think fish identification would garner many votes. True, finning techniques or navigation may seem more important but don’t discount fish ID – it’s my favorite skill to teach as an instructor. Here …
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First aid and CPR classes can look slightly intimidating at first. Lots of options with plenty of training. But which one is the best bang for your buck? Well, that depends on why you’re taking the training. In the workplace Many workplaces require first aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. The exact requirements differ …
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 475,000 Americans suffer fatal heart attacks each year. Roughly 90 percent of those occurring outside a hospital are fatal. However, the survival rate increases dramatically if patients receive CPR. Unfortunately, many people lack CPR training. CPR is a proven, life-saving technique. It involves chest compressions to maintain blood …
When it comes to any activity, hobby or work-related, often the best way to learn is to go straight to the source and ask those with the most experience. That’s why we’ve asked four leaders in the world of technical diving to share their advice and guidance on issues that could benefit both beginners as …
NEW TO TECH DIVING: GAIN INSPIRATION FROM PROFESSIONAL DIVERS’ FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCES Read More »
Diving with Manta Rays Diving with Manta Rays has to be on most divers wish list, and with good reason. These majestic creatures, a member of the shark & ray family, can grow up to 7m/23ft in length and can weigh up to an astounding 2 tonnes in weight! However, these gentle giants feed on tiny zooplankton, …
There’s an old mindset that all technical diving gear is unsuitable for a new diver or student. I’m here to give you 9 reasons why tech gear is suitable (if not BETTER) than the standardized sport diving setup (and I’m not even a tech diver). Let the debates begin. 1. Most technical setups are built …
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 …
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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 …
Diving is a team sport. As much as we might like to believe our favorite activity is a deeply personal, solitary experience, marked by introspection as we commune intimately with nature, the fact is that we are never far from our buddies—and that’s a very good thing. Because unless you survey the dominion of diving …