Alright, now you’ve got your Open Water SCUBA diver certification card. What’s next? I always encourage divers to improve their safety and skills by taking more lessons and instruction. An Advanced Open Water class will add more skills and tools. I like to have my students use reels and lift bags….why? Never dive a wreck …
Pa Goes Bug Hunting
“Ma, it’s about a fin kick away from the mini season and the regular season in August and I’m a getting’ a hankerin’ for some of them there craw daddies. Get out the nets and sticks, so I can tickle us some supper”. “Okay Pa. Every year, I have to listen to your annual lobster …
To Tip or Not to Tip
When I am on the boat with SCUBA students, divers will often ask, “How much should I tip”? Here’s my response with my opinion: If you’re diving in the Keys or Florida, most dive leaders are paid a flat wage for the trip, but it’s not much, so tips supplement their income, much the same …
SCUBA Divers of America and Other Such Agencies
Think you want to take a dive class? A lot of people are thinking that doing class on line is the way to go. There are several schools of thought to consider before surrendering your credit card. As far as this write knows, PADI and SDI are the only two RSTC/reputable agencies providing this service. …
Unfair Reporting: http://CDNN.info
There are plenty of SCUBA websites around. I saw one the other day that just incensed me (Cyber Diver News Network). This highly political website posted their top story, “SCUBA Carnage: Five more divers die during Florida’s annual lobster hunt”. It really wasn’t as much a story, as a laundry list of divers, who have …
Time to Dust Off Your Gear and Your Skills
The 2010 SCUBA season is not far off. It might be time to take a new class or refresh diving skills. Maybe someone you know might like to learn to SCUBA dive and become your buddy. How does one choose a SCUBA instructor? Here are some tips to make your diving experience safe and enjoyable. …
Hypothermia In The Keys
Most locals have noticed, it has been unusually cold year. Cold temperatures have arrived earlier and for a longer duration. The saddest part in this change is coral death and fish kills (at least 69 turtles ended up in the Turtle Hospital, not to mention iguanas falling out of the trees and a multitude of manatee …
