Open Water Diver Class, The Finale

I want to be able to say that the rest of the class was mostly uneventful but that’s not true. The class was good, and I learned a lot, but I also had some complications. Practicing Skills The rest of the class was all in the pool. The pool exercises were supposed to be Saturday…… Continue reading Open Water Diver Class, The Finale

Open Water Diver Class, Act One

Diventures offers the classes as six sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks or three sessions Friday through Sunday on a single weekend. I didn’t really have an option as I had commitments every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the time, so I did the weekend option. Molly was my instructor. Classroom Time Friday…… Continue reading Open Water Diver Class, Act One

Dive Into The Deep: Online Prep For Underwater Exploration!

When you sign up for Open Water Diver Certification, there will be some self-study to do ahead of time. SSI (Scuba Schools International) provides it online. SSI is the certifying organization associated with Diventures. The Self Study Content Topics covered include: Physics of diving and body responses Diving gear Dive planning and safety rules Environmental…… Continue reading Dive Into The Deep: Online Prep For Underwater Exploration!

New Diver’s First Splash: Gear Fitting Fun!

When you take scuba lessons, you must purchase specific equipment before class, including snorkeling gear. The snorkeling gear comprises fins, boots, a snorkel, and a mask. You should choose your mask with care, as a well-fitted mask increases your chances for success. Snorkel I did not know snorkels come in more than one type. My…… Continue reading New Diver’s First Splash: Gear Fitting Fun!

An awesome and overdue new journey

My fascination with the underwater world started with typical kid stuff like tadpoles in streams, frogs around a lake, first fishing trips with a variety of men in my life, and mud. In junior high, I worked as a library assistant for a semester and discovered the marine research section. I read about Jacques Cousteau,…… Continue reading An awesome and overdue new journey