Why is Diving the Perfect Context for Personal Growth?
If you’re a diver, you probably have a few answers to that question. And if you’re not (yet) a diver, you might guess a couple. As a Life Coach and Dive Instructor, I’ve…
Lesson 2: Wait, wait… where’s my weights?
My first dive at one of the most famous dive locations on Okinawa- Maeda Point- was also my second non-class dive ever and I was the usual excited and nervous! I was diving…
How to Navigate Underwater | Scuba Diving
Are you the type of diver that just follows your dive master around while diving? Have you ever thought about learning to navigate? This skill alone can be a life saver. Learning how…
Newba Lesson #1 1/2, and maybe even slightly more…. moving on!
“We have our heading.” (Or, do we?) If you’re like me, whenever you think of using a compass you hear this phrase. Unlikely as it is, if this is the case for you…
How do you get in the ocean when you’re terrified of it?
I’ll never forget my first memory of the ocean, it was around my 25th birthday and I had just moved to Virginia. I was SO excited to get to see something I’d only…
What’s to Gain From a New Scuba Diver
Why read an article written by a “newb”? Or as I’m thinking of coining it- a “newba diver”? Too cheesy? Hm, well, let’s continue then. No matter where your at in your journey…
Buoyancy: It’s complicated
Buoyancy control is a paramount skill in diving. When we imagine an ideal diver we instinctively think of someone who can effortlessly glide through the water or hover just a few inches above…
Gear Care 101
I know I can’t speak for everybody; but I know that at any given point, I can’t quickly afford to replace or repair the important parts of my scuba kit. Regulators, BCD, drysuit,…
Decompression Sickness & Scuba Diving
Decompression Sickness (DCS), as it is commonly know, is caused by a build up of nitrogen bubbles in the body. When we breathe underwater, approximately 79 of the air (depending on gas blend) we’re breathing is…
How to Use A BCD | Scuba Diving
The buoyancy compensation devices (BCD), are the devices that give a scuba diver control with their buoyancy during a scuba dive. Basically the BCD allows the diver to inflate or deflate the device…
December 23, 2011
Firozkhan 1990 — im scuba diver frm COCHI-KERALA, i need a cam
December 21, 2011
Underwater onion — Sorry bout the advertising but heres another great underwater parody from a mob on Koh Tao www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYwxJDPr-Pc
December 20, 2011
Tschan05 — Dear Kevin, I am a diver and I am sorry for your great loss. But I am interested to know...
December 19, 2011
Steve Tokatlian — Love the concept.. Hope you guys make a "big splash"...
December 18, 2011
Tim — wow it is impressive, but dont think I will ever get over 150 meters.. And curious how the helium gets...
