Scuba Diving
Tips, Trips, and Stories From My Life UnderwaterWelcome to the scuba diving section of the blog! Here you should find answers if you are learning to dive, looking for inspiration for your next dive trip or want to know more about progressing with your training. I’m a PADI DSD Leader who has been scuba diving for 15+ years all over the world, from WW1 wrecks in Scapa Flow to liveaboards in the Similan Islands. I now run my own business called Down Under Diving providing try dive experiences in my hometown of Masterton, NZ.
If you have questions about diving, training or anything at all then get in touch with me on social and I’ll help as best as I can. In the meantime why not read some of my articles about diving, and if you there is something else you want me to write about, just let me know!
Becoming a Dry Suit Diver in Scotland
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...
Becoming an Open Water Diver
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...
Scuba Skills: Buying Dive Gear – Start with your mask
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...
Most Popular Posts
Here are just some of the most popular diving bits from the blog to save you searching through the back catalogue