Why the RDP Still Matters (Even in a World of Dive Computers) Sharing the Depth: Mysterious Wrist Boxes, Lego Logic, and the Danger of Skipping the Model When I learned to dive “back in...
Most active divers will eventually ask themselves a very reasonable question: Is the Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty actually worth the time and money? If you already know how to sink and float, it is easy to assume you have the basics covered. But true buoyancy control is not just about hovering. From fixing the dreaded “Spiderman” body trim to managing your breath control like a micro-tuner, here is an honest look at why mastering this single skill does more to optimize your air, protect your gear, and save your sanity than almost any other course you can take.
Long after the gear is packed away and the certification cards are filed, the memories remain. A Father’s Day reflection on family, scuba diving, and the gift of shared adventures.
Headlines claiming that DAN is suing PADI and NAUI have sparked confusion throughout the diving community. Here’s a plain-English explanation of what’s actually happening, why an insurance company is involved, and what the case could mean for divers and dive professionals.
Two fathers, two sons, one very cold quarry, and a weekend that turned nervous students into more confident divers.
A cold weekend at Boiling Spring Lakes turned into a reminder that learning never stops. Sidemount, cold water, and the value of staying uncomfortable.
18°F air temps. Frozen gear. Real dry suit training. A winter dry suit class at Lake Phoenix that was earned the hard way and finished the right way.
Guided fun dives for certified divers. No class, no checkout, no pressure. Discover Local Diving is relaxed, local scuba diving with Dive With Frank or trusted team members—just good dives with good people.
A complete list of upcoming scuba classes taught by Dive With Frank, from Open Water and Advanced training to Rescue, specialties, DAN courses, and refreshers.
Dive With Frank is officially teaching scuba classes year-round thanks to a heated indoor pool. No off-season. No waiting. Just dive season.
The Last Warm Weekend: Two Kids, One Lake, and a Whole Lot of Heart November 15–16, Lake Phoenix, VA There is always one weekend at the end of the season when the weather gives...
There are weekends where everything just clicks. The kind where the gear behaves, the weather cooperates, and the ocean shows off like she’s been waiting for you all week. This was one of those...
There’s something that happens to divers who really fall in love with it.You stop being just a diver and start becoming a caretaker of the underwater world. You notice who’s anxious on the boat.You...
The pool is closing soon, and that means Dive With Frank is officially wrapping up pool season. Sure, there are still dives ahead: an Oyster Dive this weekend, another in November, a ZAD course...
Some moments in life you wait a long time for. This one? I’ve been waiting decades. I’ve been diving for over 15 years, and teaching as a PADI Instructor for more than 10. In...
What happens when you unplug, pack your gear, and head to a spring-fed quarry with four determined students, two sets of fathers and sons, a divemaster who radiates calm, and the best vibes this...
September 24 – October 4, 2026
Sun. Salt. Soft coral walls. The South Pacific done right.
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April 24 – May 1, 2027
Warm water. Caribbean reefs. Easy diving. Big adventure energy.
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Three trips. Plenty of teeth.
One heck of a season.
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