“Sometimes I tend to overlook my own self-evaluation before diving. Perhaps we all know it’s not a matter of “can I dive”, it could be a matter of “should I dive”? I learned a powerful mnemonic in my flight training[…]
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A blog about Scuba Diver training, Scuba Diving and enjoying the underwater world in St Kitts
Solo Diving – Madness? Or just another way to dive safely?
What is Solo Diving? Solo Diving is a style of Scuba Diving where you are completely self reliant, you do not have or wish to have a dive buddy. Solo Divers are trained differently, they need to carry extra gear,[…]
Read moreLionFish – The real “Pirates of the Caribbean”
The Lionfish is originally an Indo-Pacific species that has migrated to the Atlantic and the Caribbean. This makes them an invasive species that is causing major problems as far north as Rhode Island USA and as far south as Brazil.[…]
Read moreWhen should you take your Advanced Open Water Course.
Question: Am I ready to take my Advanced Open Water Course? Answer: Yes Yes and Yes, once you have your basic Open Water Certification you are ready. “Advanced courses of study or qualifications are intended for people who are already[…]
Read moreOpen Water 60ft, Advanced Open Water 100ft, Maximum recreational depth 130ft, why do we have depth limits for different certification levels?
Depth limitations for the various scuba diving certifications. These limits progressively become deeper as you develop your skill set and take further training courses. Background to the 60 ft limit for new divers. As a new diver you learned[…]
Read moreBCD mistakes that many divers make – not just the “newbies”
Mistakes are mere echoes from the past. Let’s not repeat it but just learn from it. Every diver makes mistakes during their diving, the secret is to learn from them and improve. Here is how to avoid the most common[…]
Read moreHow to use less Air while Scuba Diving
There are very few divers out there who don’t wish they could make that tank of air last longer. There are no secrets to enjoying a longer dive, however it takes attention to detail and practice.
Read moreCommunication for Divers, this is what you need to know
George Bernard Shaw said that the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place! This is doubly true in Scuba Diving!
Read moreYou Can Walk the Walk and Dive the Dive, but can you Talk the Talk ?
I was chatting to a lady diver from South Africa the other day and she used a slang term I had never heard of before, that got me thinking, what are some other terms unique to diving that are used[…]
Read more5 Important things To Do after passing your Open Water Course
Congratulations, you passed, well done! Your shiny new C Card is in your hand,
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