Teaching the TecRec Cave Diver Distinctive Specialty and PADI Tec 40 Courses in Florida

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Written by Jim Wyatt Tyler and Sarah showed up in High Springs, Florida ready to undertake their cave diver training class. They had all the correct gear, DiveRite sidemount rigs and regulators, bright LED primary lights and good backups, drysuits, Shearwater Perdix computers and backups. Most importantly, they brought a solid background in open water […]

When to Call Off a Dive and How to Do It

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One of the most difficult (but important) things you may ever do as a diver is call off a dive. During the Open Water Diver course® we all learned: anyone can end a dive for any reason. Simple, right? Unfortunately, some divers overthink the situation. They worry their diving companions will be disappointed, or cling […]

Dive Deeper into Your Scuba Training

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Going deeper with your diving does not need to be measured in metres or feet of seawater. Whether you are staying at the top of the reef, or heading to the deepest wrecks, here are some options for adding depth to your dives. Make it matter Let’s start by asking some deep questions. What matters […]

Top 6 Ways to Support Your PADI Dive Resorts

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MaldivesResort_Shutterstock There’s no doubt that the global coronavirus pandemic has disrupted dive travel and operations in an unprecedented way. While local diving is slowly beginning to show signs of recovery where possible, travel limitations and restrictions are causing extra challenges for our beloved PADI Dive Resorts, as they are highly dependent on inbound visitors. Now more […]

8 Best Dive Sites for Freedivers in Indonesia

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Coral Reef - Fish - Underwater Written by guest blogger Claire Ullah. All images provided by Remote + Afloat. At the heart of the coral triangle, Indonesia is renowned for its spectacular reefs and rich marine life. Scuba divers flock to regions such as Komodo, Bali and West Papua for world-class dive sites and epic underwater ventures, but did you know that […]