This is a much discussed issue and last Saturday was a good example. I had chosen to cancel the plan I had made to take Open Water students in the sea for the first time,… Continue reading…
Do you remember what it’s like to dive in winter in Cape Town? Do you remember the freezing, spray-soaked boat rides to and from the dive site, buffeted by icy winds and pock-marked by blinding… Continue reading…
Hi divers To everyone that voted for us in the SA Blog Awards we say thank you very much, but we did not make it to the finals. Oh well. This time of year most… Continue reading…
Diver Down: Real-World Scuba Accidents and How to Avoid Them – Michael R. Ange This book should be compulsory reading for all careless, lazy, poorly-trained, slapdash or happy-go-lucky divers out there. In fact, for all… Continue reading…
Hello everyone For those with awesome gardens the rain has probably been welcomed. There has been plenty of rain, so for many, diving has been scarce, why I don’t know because you get wet anyway!… Continue reading…
There is a constant debate on whether learning to dive in ideal conditions as opposed to atrocious conditions creates a solid diver or turns people away from diving forever. There are two schools of thought:… Continue reading…
Hi everyone Diving is often called an extreme sport, why, I don’t know but if you think diving is risky look at these options (photos taken by me, this week). Two weeks ago I was… Continue reading…
How’s that for Monday morning alliteration? Learn to Dive Today is offering PADI Discover Scuba Diving experiences at a huge discount on group buying website Dealio – if you’ve been thinking about scuba diving but… Continue reading…
We feel quite strongly about this, in the same way that some people feel strongly about supporting the SPCA or Amnesty International. So pardon me if I offend you! If you’re a water user –… Continue reading…
Hi divers Last weekend surprised us with some nice visibility (about six metres) at Long Beach for the Advanced navigation dive on Saturday, and then some equally pleasant visibility in False Bay for two boat… Continue reading…
