From the first days of our Open Water Diver course, we are told to always dive with a buddy. Sound advice. Furthermore, we are told that a buddy team should consist of two divers. We are specifically cautioned against diving in a three person buddy team. It’s simply too difficult to keep track of two other people while underwater. Invariably, the […]
An article I wrote for Alert Diver magazine about transitioning into rebreather diving.
A surface marker and guideline are an essential part of a tech diver’s kit. Most people use either a lift bag or an SMB (surface marker buoy) as the marker. A reel or finger spool are two options for carrying and deploying line. The reasons for carrying these items are many. If diving in a current, divers often deploy the marker, […]
The student/instructor relationship can make or break your class experience. It can be an informative, challenging and rewarding experience or it can be frustrating, and unsatisfying experience. Hopefully these suggestions will help guide you towards the former and avoid the latter.