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
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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
The Frankenstein BCD or How I Improved My Trim
This one is going to be more pictures than most. I still cannot believe this actually worked. I went diving with a new dive buddy, Ronnie. He’s an SDI instructor that lives a couple of towns over from me. After diving, he made an interesting observation. He said my trim was good but that I…… Continue reading The Frankenstein BCD or How I Improved My Trim
