A “Handy” Way to Communicate: Using Hand Signals and Accessories to Communicate Underwater
COMMUNICATION IS THE act of exchanging information by signals or messages, including writing, talking and gesturing. The key word here is “exchange.” As we…
Scuba Skills and Videos
Making a Clean Sweep: The Regulator Retrieval Skill
DURING your Open Water Diver certification course you learn a whole bunch of important skills and safe practices for scuba diving. Since your regulator…
FROM “SIMPLE DIVE” TO SEARCH AND RESCUE: When Plans Don’t Go According to Plan
It was a simple plan. A youth soccer team and their assistant coach, as part of a birthday celebration for one of the boys,…
“I Can See Clearly Now”: How to Select Your Scuba Mask and Prevent Fogging
DIVING IS ALL ABOUT SEEING and exploring the underwater world. Most people experience this unique setting only by viewing it on a screen, but…
The Easy In: Tips for Performing the Giant Stride Entry
THE GIANT STRIDE ENTRY (GSE) is one of the most common types of water entries you will encounter in the world of diving. This…
“Have a Seat, Please”: The Controlled Seated Entry
EVERY SCUBA DIVER BEGINS his or her underwater adventure by performing some type of entry into the water. If diving from a boat, a…
The Easy Out: Tips for Venting Air from the BC
Over the last several decades, modern scuba equipment has benefitted from a variety of technological improvements. Some significant changes have been made on the…
Regular Care for Your Regulator: Establishing a “Rinse and Repeat” Routine
Your scuba gear is your life support equipment when exploring the underwater world. Taking proper care of your gear is important for your safety…
Challenging The “Rules” of Scuba Diving: Because Not Everything is Black and White
If you’re like most divers, you’ve heard of — and perhaps adhere to — procedures that are considered “normal” within our sport. A few…
The Art of “Thumbs Up”: How to Return to the Surface Safely
The sad thing about scuba diving is that eventually, we must return to the surface. Some divers think the dive is over when they…