Solo Diving – The Ultimate Safety Mindset
Facebook Pinterest Threads Email The Emotionless Support Buddy: Why Solo Diving is the Ultimate Safety Mindset The golden rule hammered into every open water “guppy’s” head from day one is […]
Category: SCUBA Safety
The Illusion of “Clear”
Every open-water student learns the rule like it’s handed down from Mount Sinai: thou shalt perform a three-to-five minute safety stop at fifteen feet. It’s a rite of passage. We hang on the line, watch our pressure gauges, and stare blankly at our buddies while waiting out the clock.
The Emerald Crucible: Tough, But Worth It
We dive the Pacific Northwest because the challenge is real, but the rewards are spectacular. It takes grit, proper training, and an unyielding respect for physics and physiology. But once you conquer the cold, the entire planet is yours to explore. We call it the “Emerald Crucible” – tough, but worth it!
The Precarious Pursuit of Pediatric Diving Records
The Precarious Pursuit of Pediatric Diving Records: A Call for Scrutiny and Adherence to Agency Standards In the past 18 months, a series of widely circulated articles have celebrated the […]
The Unwritten Rules of the Underwater World (Or, How Not to End Up as Shark Bait)
You’ve got your C-Card, you’ve memorized the hand signals, and you’ve spent a small fortune on gear. You’re ready to dive, right? Almost. I’m sure your open water certification experience […]