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

Risky Diving, Boaters, Holidays, and a Quarry

The Dilemma with Lake Diving I posted on Facebook seeking dive buddies and locations for Labor Day. The consensus was clear: diving on major holiday weekends at lakes is risky due to boat traffic. Some boaters ignore diver flags, making it unsafe. One diver even commented about personal watercraft using the flags as slalom courses…… Continue reading Risky Diving, Boaters, Holidays, and a Quarry

So, now what? Research, Networking, and New Friends

We’re at the point this summer where I have my open water certification, but now what do we do? I want to keep diving, but how? Research is needed. Research I started researching. This is what I do. I work professionally in IT and have for about 28 years. My biggest skill (my superpower, if…… Continue reading So, now what? Research, Networking, and New Friends