What’s So Special About a Specialty Diver

Most diving certification agencies recognize a Specialty Diver as someone who has completed at least two specialty classes beyond their Open Water certification. What does this mean? Not a lot, actually. So, why am I writing a post about it? Because most divers get their open water certification and stop with further training classes. I…… Continue reading What’s So Special About a Specialty Diver

How High Am I? Altitude Diving

How high am I? Since diving involves pressure, altitude matters. Most training is done assuming sea level because most divers want to take that exotic vacation and . . . dive in the ocean. However, not all bodies of water worth diving in are at sea level. Through social media, I connected with someone who…… Continue reading How High Am I? Altitude Diving

Be Prepared! Diving First Aid

Diving first aid is similar to normal first aid with a few differences. The most important difference is that a diver learning first aid must include the training to administer oxygen. Why? 100% oxygen on the surface is the universal treatment for decompression sickness. Anything higher than an Open Water Diver certification requires a class…… Continue reading Be Prepared! Diving First Aid

So that’s where I parked?

Day 2 at Beaver Lake was a beautiful day. We arrived at around 9:30 and got ready for our second day of certification dives. There were a few more skills to practice, which we all accomplished quite easily. There were fish to play with, which we all did. Sights and Buoyancy The dive park has…… Continue reading So that’s where I parked?