Scuba diving is a phenomenal activity, and one that requires knowledge, preparation and of course the right equipment. Taking care of our scuba equipment between dives is an extremely important thing to do, and it has a primary role in keeping us safe and comfortable, and avoiding any type of incidents or accidents underwater. Our … Read more
Wetsuits are tight-fitting rubber suits used by surfers, divers, swimmers and other water sports enthusiasts. They are made of neoprene foam sandwiched between two layers of rubber that help retain body heat in cold waters. Regardless of the type or material of your wetsuit, it is important to wash it regularly and avoid getting it … Read more
If diving can be considered as ‘art’, then diving posters are its masterpieces. There’s something about the bright and vibrant colors and unique designs of diving posters that capture our imagination, making us dream of more undersea adventures. They make great gifts as they are usually priced between $15-30 each. Most scuba diving poster art … Read more
The National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center is the bible for divers, residents and vacationers in this area of the world, with a special focus on hurricanes, tropical storms and cyclones that typically affect this region. Another essential guide to hurricane readiness resources, including evacuation routes, storm surge maps and emergency information, mostly … Read more
The emergency first responder course teaches you how to manage medical emergencies, provide emergency care and relieve choking in a safe way. It’s a requirement that any diver who plans on doing deep dives has to complete the emergency first responder course. This is because of decompression illness (more commonly known as “the bends”). For … Read more
A PADI Rescue Diver is someone who has the knowledge and first aid skills to help people in difficult situations or emergencies. This article will go over the PADI rescue diver certification! The PADI rescue diver course is a training course that is conducted under the Rescue Diver manual. Rescue divers are trained to dive … Read more
AIDA Disciplines Question 1: Which image illustrates the term Dynamic without fins (DNF)? Answer: It is the second image. Question 2: Which image illustrates the term Static (STA) Answer: First image Question 3: Which image illustrates the term Dynamic with fins (DYN) Answer: Third image Question 4: Which image illustrates the term Variable Weight (VWT) … Read more
The PADI Freediver course is an introduction to the sport of freediving. The course teaches students how to safely enjoy underwater activities such as snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving without assistance from a breathing device. This blog post will give you everything you need to know about what’s included in the PADI Freediver Course! To … Read more
It is not uncommon for people who do a lot of physical activity to experience muscle cramps. However, it may be more prevalent in divers because they are often doing physical activity underwater as well as on land during the course of a day. The symptoms can range from an occasional twinge to severe pain … Read more
What is the PADI IDC? The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification. This process … Read more