Thinking of learning to dive with Padi or extending your diver training? Your guide to Padi Courses. Padi Open Water Diver: This the course everybody takes to “get their Padi”, yes, even your Instructor started off as an “Open Water[…]
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Diving Safety During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Everyone’s reaction to this outbreak varies greatly. Some people will be super cautious and basically do everything possible to avoid people by staying home and not traveling. Others will carry on in life as usual, taking all recommended safety precautions[…]
Read moreWhat is my correct weighting when I am Scuba Diving?
Do you know what your correct weighting should be when Scuba Diving? During a scuba dive we all want to achieve the great feeling of “Neutral Buoyancy”. That feeling we get when our trim is perfectly horizontal. Our fins are[…]
Read moreAre “Trust Me” Dives safe? The problems of divemaster lead dives
Vacation dives, led by a divemaster are the only type of dives that many divers actually do. Many of these dives become “Trust Me” dives and a lot of divers just don’t appreciate the dangers when a regular “please show me[…]
Read moreFlying after diving, what you need to know
When you took your first Scuba training course you were taught the rules for “flying after diving”. Despite this I meet many divers on vacation who really don’t understand these rules and either miss out on a days diving or[…]
Read moreThe definitive guide to buying a Wetsuit.
A wetsuit, while seemingly a pretty simple garment is actually more complicated to buy than what you first believe. Here is the definitive guide to purchasing your ideal wetsuit. How A Wetsuit Works Wetsuits, or exposure protection suits as they[…]
Read moreProblems with Your Scuba Mask, are you making these mistakes?
The Scuba Mask seems to be the piece of equipment that causes divers more problems than any other kit. When I am teaching I take time to ensure that my students understand what makes a “good fit” in a Scuba[…]
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. Share with your friends
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! Share with your friends
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[…]
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