PADI Search and Recovery Diver Introduction This was a fantastic class that I took with an instructor I met at a cleanup event last summer. We arranged a time that fit both of our schedules. For me, it meant taking two days off work midweek to make it happen. The Search & Recovery Specialty class…… Continue reading Where Did It Go? Finding Lost Things
Where Am I? Value in Underwater Navigation
Knowing your location is a key to safety when diving. You do not want to surface in an unsafe area (like a busier section of water with more boats. You do not want to surface too far from your boat or from the shore. If you’re shore diving, for the last dive of the day,…… Continue reading Where Am I? Value in Underwater Navigation
Diving Taught Me How to Move Again
Fitness makes you a safer diver. However, not everyone is fit and healthy. Not everyone was fit and healthy when we started diving. I want to share what I’ve been through in the last 18 months, and listen to feedback, new ideas, and, honestly, encouragement. This post is pretty long. I wanted to provide enough…… Continue reading Diving Taught Me How to Move Again
Diving in the Dark, Discovering the New
Diving at night seems simple, right? You just need a flashlight? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, and if it’s limited visibility, depending on the cause of that limited visibility, a flashlight may not be enough. It’s time to learn a bit about how to deal with it. All of the major…… Continue reading Diving in the Dark, Discovering the New
Master Diver: Be More
Achieving SSI’s Master Diver rating isn’t just about stacking certifications—it’s a commitment to growth, practice, and responsibility as a diver. It represents one of the most meaningful milestones for a recreational diver and goes far beyond classroom instruction. There are some who see it as just collecting certification cards, and some divers approach things like…… Continue reading Master Diver: Be More
