Jun 15, 2026
Why Buoyancy Control Is the Most Important Skill in Scuba Diving (And How to Actually Master It) You can spot a diver with good buoyancy the second they hit the water. They move like they belong there, slow, deliberate, effortless. Their fins barely .. Read More
Jun 06, 2026
Your First Open Water Dive: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why You'll Love It Nervous about your first open water dive? Here's exactly what to expect, from gearing up on the surface to that first breath underwater and how .. Read More
Jun 02, 2026
The First Major Scuba Purchase You Should Make After Class (And Why It's a Dive Computer) You did it. You signed up for your scuba certification, bought the gear your instructor required, a mask, fins, boots, snorkel, and now you.. Read More
May 28, 2026
4 Best Dive Destinations Within a Day's Drive of Queen Creek, AZ (Ranked by a Local Instructor) One of the most common things I hear from certified divers in the East Valley is some version of: "I wish I lived closer to the ocean." I ge.. Read More
May 27, 2026
A Hidden Gem in Indonesia... Most certified divers have Komodo on their bucket list. A lot have done Raja Ampat. A much smaller number have heard of Proco Island and an even smaller number have actually dived it. I'm in that last group, and .. Read More
Nov 28, 2025
Fins 101: Choosing the Right Fin Your fins are one of the most important pieces of scuba gear you’ll own — they determine your comfort, efficiency, and control underwater. Whether you’re gliding along a reef or working through a cur.. Read More
Nov 01, 2025
Why DAN Dive Accident Insurance Is a Must for Every Diver Whether you’re exploring coral reefs in the Caribbean or drifting through deep wrecks off Florida’s coast, diving safely starts long before you hit the water. One of the most impor.. Read More
Sep 26, 2025
You've earned your Open Water card, congrats! Now the real fun begins. Most new divers ask the same question: what's next? Two SDI courses come up constantly, Advanced Adventure and Advanced Diver. The names sound similar, but the p.. Read More
Nov 04, 2023
In the spring of 2023 I invested in a quality underwater camera set up. Underwater photography has always been one of my interests and ultimately a goal to learn. Prior to my new set up I had tinkered with other set-ups, but never really gotten into .. Read More
Oct 03, 2023
As divers in Arizona know, the conditions in Lake Pleasant get pretty rough in the summer and fall. So we booked a trip to San Carlos, Mexico for a reprieve and it was way better than what we had expected. Although we have been there before, it has b.. Read More
