Learning to Scuba Dive After 40: You’re Not Too Late
When I was a kid, 40 seemed old. I did not learn to scuba dive until I was 38. Seventeen years later, I am spending my 55th birthday…
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Crossing the Date Line: How to Survive the Long-Haul Flight to Fiji Without Landing Like a Total Zombie
Hours in a metal tube, shifting time zones, and trying to sleep at 35,000 feet. Here is your survival guide for getting through a long-haul overseas flight without…
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High Nerves, Big Smiles, and Underwater Hoops: Wrapping Up an Epic Weekend at Lake Phoenix
There is nothing quite like watching a group of prospective divers transition from an initial “Hey, I think I’d like to learn how to scuba dive” email into…
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When the Drill Became Real
We practice emergencies so the first time we think about a problem is never while it unfolds. Here is how an unexpected out-of-air situation at depth turned into…
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Why Visibility Matters More Than Most Divers Think
Visibility underwater changes far more than the scenery. From murky Maryland quarries to absurdly clear Bahamian blue water, here’s how visibility shapes navigation, buddy awareness, confidence, mental workload,…
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The Easy Button, The Big 4, and Bringing the Ocean Home
I started with the Easy Button, a flooded camera housing, and a whole lot of curiosity. Sixteen years later, I’m still learning how to bring the ocean home.
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The Greatest Gift We Can Give Each Other
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…
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DAN, PADI, and NAUI: What the Heck Is Going On?
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…
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60% Excited, 40% Nervous
Two fathers, two sons, one very cold quarry, and a weekend that turned nervous students into more confident divers.
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You Earned Your Open Water Certification. Now What?
Your Open Water certification isn't the finish line. It's the beginning. Here's how to spend your next 50-100 dives building confidence, gaining experience, choosing destinations wisely, and discovering…
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What Am I Hoping to Find When I Get There?
Scuba Diving, Dive Training, Dive Safety, Dive Stories Excerpt: Every diver gets asked, “How deep have you gone?” After enough dives, the better question becomes, “What am I…
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