Last month, I became a PADI Mermaid Instructor. I want to tell you why, because it was not random, and it is not a side project. There is something that happens when you slip on a monofin for the first time. Everything you thought you knew about moving in the water stops working. And then something shifts. […]
Dive Training & Skills
Learn how to get scuba certified, sharpen your diving skills, and avoid common mistakes with expert tips and training insights.
Mastering Buoyancy: Powerful Ways to Train Even When You’re Not in the Water
Buoyancy is one of the most essential skills in diving and is often the first to slip when anxiety sets in. Most divers have felt the tension and sudden shift in breath that anxiety can bring. Stress tightens the body, buoyancy changes, and what should feel effortless can become a struggle to stay balanced. Proper […]
Scuba Diving Buddy Tips & Questions: How to Dive Safely with a Random Partner
Here you’ll find 10 scuba diving buddy tips for how to dive safely with a new or random partner.
13 Tips to Avoid Decompression Sickness (DCS) and Dive With Confidence
I’ve been scuba diving for years, and I love working with other divers and helping people overcome dive fear and anxiety. While working with new divers, there is one question that pops up time and time again: “What if I get decompression sickness?” Decompression sickness, also known as DCS or “the bends,” happens when nitrogen […]
Speak Scuba: The Ultimate List of Diving Acronyms Every Diver Should Know
When I first started scuba diving, it felt like learning a new language held by a secret society. Between the gear setup, training levels, and safety briefings, people were tossing around dozens of scuba diving acronyms like they were part of normal conversation—and I was just nodding along, hoping I wouldn’t get quizzed later. You’re […]
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