When most divers hear “gas blending course,” they immediately picture technicians in fill stations surrounded by oxygen cylinders, noisy compressors, and a maze of hoses and fill whips. It’s easy to assume these courses are only for people who plan to blend nitrox or trimix themselves. But in reality, a gas blending class offers tremendous benefits for every diver, including those who intend to […]
I’m making some changes for 2026 to make it more convenient for you to get the training you want! I’m now booking classes for 2026 and my calendar is beginning fill. Contact me to discuss class options, available dates, and costs (rick5440@gmail.com). The courses I offer are: Contact me and let’s start planning your continuing dive education for 2026! rick5440@gmail.com
I’m frequently asked if you need a rebreather for technical diving or if you can still use open circuit. It’s a tough question, and I don’t have a definitive answer. I can give you some things to consider that may lead you to the answer that works best for you. Where I’m coming from Here’s a bit of my background for […]
Safety stops are a critical part of scuba diving safety. We all learned about them in our Open Water Diver course. The concept was reviewed and reinforced in every course after that. Yet I can’t help but feel most divers don’t truly appreciate the importance of the humble safety stop. Let’s take a look at how safety stops reduce risk and […]
This is the time of year that my course schedule for the summer really begins to gel. The holidays are over, winter has set in, people start thinking about the dive season and what they would like to accomplish this year. Some divers set their sights on getting additional training and taking their diving to a new level. Once a person […]
An article I wrote for Alert Diver magazine about transitioning into rebreather diving.
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.