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
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From Friends to Dive Buddies: Certifying Kenn
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
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Seven New Divers Earn Their Fins at Lake Phoenix
Why walk when you can dive? This past weekend at Lake Phoenix in Rawlings, Virginia, seven brand-new divers took their very first breaths underwater in
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Adaptive Scuba at Lake Phoenix
Last weekend at Lake Phoenix was a reminder of why I love teaching. The water was unbelievably warm—78 degrees right down to the thermocline at
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Meet the Newest Members of the DiveWithFrank Family
Big news from the DiveWithFrank camp—we’ve had a little “gear shower.” 🍼✨ That’s right: the family just grew by five shiny new aluminum AL80 tanks.
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Fins, Fire Pits, and First Certs — DiveWithFrank Takes Lake Phoenix!
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
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DWF is a BSA Scuba Diving Merit Badge Counselor – 2025 Edition!
DWF Is Back as a BSA Scuba Diving Merit Badge Counselor – 2025 Edition! It’s official—I’m thrilled to announce that DiveWithFrank is once again serving
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Back to Hydra — Drysuit Training, Chocolate Milk Viz, and Happy Popsicles
Sunday, August 3rd found me back at Lake Hydra—which, if you’ve been around long enough, you still reflexively call Dutch Springs (and probably always will,
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Trip Participation Policy
Booking a trip with DiveWithFrank means joining an adventure built on shared responsibility. These policies ensure safety, respect, and smooth logistics — so every diver
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