by Isabella McClymont | Oct 11, 2018 | Scuba Diving
Great air consumption – everyone wants it…but how do you get it? In my opinion, it comes with time, but there are things you can do to help get you there faster whilst avoiding dangerous tactics like skip breathing. I hope my five tips below will help you...
by Isabella McClymont | Oct 11, 2018 | Scuba Diving
Diving incorrectly weighted will increase your air consumption and hold you back from attaining that amazing weightless feeling that we’re all chasing. If you’re weighted incorrectly you will either spend the whole dive adjusting your BCD, or battling to...
by Isabella McClymont | Jul 22, 2018 | Scuba Diving
Can’t afford to become an instructor but still want to be part of someone’s first experience breathing underwater? Become a Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) leader for the princely sum of £30 instead! DSD Leader wasn’t something offered to the Divemaster...
by Isabella McClymont | Sep 25, 2017 | Europe, Scuba Diving
When I think of a dream diving destination Scotland doesn’t immediately jump to the front of my mind. I’m happiest when I can roll off a boat in a bikini and follow up my dive with a nap in the sun. But I merely adopted warmer waters. I was born in cold water, moulded...
by A Bird Abroad | Nov 11, 2016 | Scuba Diving, Uncategorized
My father is a diving instructor and lifelong fan of scuba. I never had a choice, I was always going to be forced underwater whether I liked it or not. Luckily for me I absolutely adore it. It’s the closest you will ever get to flying and that feeling of complete...
by A Bird Abroad | Sep 19, 2016 | Scuba Diving, Uncategorized
Your own gear is a wonderful luxury and the right kit can completely change your diving experience. Dragging on stiff suits and peering through a foggy mask can add stress and unnecessary angst to what should be an awesome experience. On the flipside, buying...
