Helping scuba divers have more fun
This Mar Guides Roatan Dive Guide shows a common approach to drifting the West End Wall. Another approach is to start at the the boat mooring nearer the mid-point, swim down the channel, ride the intensifying current, and drift even further south and west. Yeehaw! I love drift dives! Why? Most of the time, it…
It was our 7th dive with Divetech in Grand Cayman. We were diving a site known as The Knife. It begins with a swim-through at 113 feet. The dive plan was to do the swim-through, and then move up to 90 feet and gradually move across and up the wall. Sensible enough. All went well until…
Reading on-line scuba forums and groups is both a blessing and a curse. I think that the curse (and cursing) has been exacerbated by Covid-19. Everyone is frustrated, and patience, tolerance, and kindness are often neglected. The blessing comes when you hear real questions from divers—novice and experienced—from all over the world. One recent question…
As Open Water divers, many people are content to follow their divemaster, see interesting things, and ask questions later. They are embracing their training, seeking adventure, and getting photos to prove it. Nicely done! As more Advanced Open Water divers, you can have more fun and be more confident and comfortable by preparing for each…
