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Written by guest blogger, Rianne Poesse from dutchmermaid As a diver I’ve always been keen to keep developing myself. After my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification I did several specialty courses, followed by Rescue Diver and then…. Divemaster. It was during my Divemaster internship, in Costa-Rica last year, that I started to gain an […] Type: Post
Written by PADI AmbassaDiver, Gemma Smith With technology in diving constantly evolving, and the boundaries of what is possible continually being pushed, it is sometimes easy to forget those pioneers of diving, who paved the way for so much of what we do now. Whether it was a woman determined to make it in an […] Type: Post
Disclaimer: The opinions of the author are her own and in no way reflect the opinions of PADI® or the dive shop affiliated with her. Of the many things I’ve learned in my Divemaster training (how not to map a dive site, and how to perform an equipment exchange while buddy breathing), a surprising number […] Type: Post
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius Since every dive starts with an entry, it’s important to know the different techniques for different environments. When making this decision, start by answering these three questions. What is the surface like where you’re entering? Is it a platform, a large boat […] Type: Post
From oil rigs and bridges, to wrecks, reefs, statues and countless marine species, each day diving in Florida is sure to bring a new adventure. Here are 20 dive sites that promise some of the best scuba diving in Florida for beginners and experienced divers alike. Type: Post
This season, it’s all about being grateful. Here are four underwater icons that made the diving world what it is today. Father of Scuba Diving: Jacques Cousteau Click to display the embedded YouTube video Often referred to as the “father of scuba diving,” the name Jacques Cousteau is recognized worldwide as the man that […]