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Writings, readings, opinions, and facts from your Spartan Dive Team.

An AI generated image of a SCUBA diver waiting for his safety stop to clear in order to exit the water safely.
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.

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The Emerald Crucible
SCUBA Safety

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!

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A trained maritime archaeologist maintains perfect neutral buoyancy above the deck of a historic shipwreck while using a specialized underwater camera and strobe to document the site without contact at the Spartan SCUBA MAS Event
Maritime Archaeology

The Scuba Time Machine

For many, scuba diving is defined by vibrant reefs and colorful marine life. But for a select few, the real allure lies not in nature, but in human history suspended beneath the waves.

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Family

Thank You for the Support

In the world of becoming and working as a dive pro, sometimes the support of friends and family is the best payment you will receive. Reverend Randell gets deep in the feels in this birthday post to his biggest fan.

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37095 US-26, Sandy
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24520 Hwy 101, Hoodsport
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9000 Lost Lake Road, Hood River
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24520 Hwy 101, Hoodsport
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24520 Hwy 101, Hoodsport