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Antarctica is certainly not a normal location most people consider when it comes to dive destinations. White sand beaches and tropical waters are replaced with flat sea ice and unfathomably cold temperatures–especially when it comes time to jump in the water. As for Dive Supervisor of the U.S. Antarctic Program, Rob Robbins, it’s as normal as […] Type: Post
Making a list of the most important women in scuba history is not easy. These seven women in diving made a lasting impact on the sport. Type: Post
Written by Robert Currer They’re huge. The thought filled my skull as my eyes widened in my mask. Three manta rays were spiraling below me, growing ever closer as each second of my descent passed. Awestruck, I couldn’t take my eyes off these graceful gliders even as I fumbled to ready my camera. There was […] Type: Post
Not content with a steady job in a bank, Sarah Richard sold all of her worldly possessions and took the first plane headed east! This is the story of how Sarah, editor of girlsthatscuba.com, found inspiration through travel and diving, shaping her life as a writer and PADI Professional. Describe your inspiration to […] Type: Post
You know that awesome scuba course you just finished? Did you know it could count towards college credit? Diving is full of surprises. Your first breath underwater is an unforgettable moment. That first dive with just you and your buddy is a true voyage of discovery and an adventure you’ll retell for decades to come. […] Type: Post
On 29 December 2016, in the final days of PADI’s golden anniversary year, a milestone was reached. Sarah Gleeson, a 22-year-old from Alberta, Canada, became a PADI® Open Water Diver earning her PADI’s 25 millionth certification. To celebrate the occasion, and 50 years as The Way the World Learns to Dive®, PADI gifted Gleeson and […]