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Winters Here, Time to Plan a Dive Getaway!
DGG- Winter is here. For most of us in the mid- Atlantic region (with the exception of a few hearty oyster divers out the frigid Chesapeake) the dive season is over until warmer water returns in the spring. I like to think that winter is prime time for dive travel. The best way to have a […]...
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How Essential are Dive Computers: Would YOU Dive Without One?
How essential is a dive computer? When I became certified my instructor stated that all you need was a watch and that computer, “between your ears”. I still agree with this sentiment. I will also say that the deeper and more technical your dive, the more essential a dive computer can be. My computer is nice to have, […]...
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Scuba Certification: Essential Items for Your First Day in the Water
Each diving program specifies what a student needs to bring to their course. Some programs (normally resort courses) require students to bring nothing but pen, paper and an open mind. Some agencies require a student to purchase or rent everything from them. If you have any question as to what you need to bring, check with […]...
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Which Scuba Certifying Agency Should I Use?
As long as there has been more than one agency providing scuba instruction and awarding certification cards (C-Cards), this debate has raged. Making the decision was a lot easier when the US Navy was the only game in town. Like many things, the answer to this question depends… There are dozens of certifying agencies. The […]...
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Bad News South of the Border… Good News For Scuba Divers?
A near empty dive charter departs the pier in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico News of trouble south of the boarder has hurt Mexico’s resorts and dive operators as tourists have decided to go elsewhere. Bad news can provide opportunities for those not put off by the press our southern neighbor has been receiving. If you are looking for […]...
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The Five Links Every Diver Should Bookmark
If you are like me, you are always looking for resources to help you plan your next dive. The Divers Reference page has been updated with several planning tools that divers can utilize in planning their next dive. I have also included Five Links to Sites that every diver should bookmark. The Diver’s Resource page provides tools and links to […]...
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The Key to Successfully Buying Used SCUBA Tanks
The time eventually comes when every serious diver decides to get their own tanks. Tanks are usually the last item on the list for a diver to purchase. They are expensive to buy new and used ones can have their own problems (more on that shortly). It’s hard to beat having a couple tanks out […]...
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Living by the Rule - Are You Fit to Dive?
I am SCUBA Diver. I am also an avid motorcyclist. Both of these activities involve embracing a certain level of risk. I suppose if you are inclined to one risky activity, you are inclined to another. I also enjoy a number of other “adventure” oriented activities. I will try just about anything twice. For years I have been meeting up with my “adventure” riding buddies for long rides to destinations out west or in Canada. We jump on our Triumph Tigers and take off for a long weekend or more, to a ...
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The True Cost of Diving.
There are a lot of excuses for not becoming a diver. Number one on list is the time required to get certified. The second runner-up is that diving is expensive. These are common objections that I often run into. Cost seems to be the major sticking point, or is it? Diving is not cheap, but […]...
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Cave Diving Gear Updated!
Divers- The Cave Diving Page has been updated! I am always looking for additions to make the Diving Gear Guide’s pages more comprehensive. If you have a recommendation for an addition, send me a message. Thanks. Ty- TDGG...
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The True Cost of Scuba Diving
There are a lot of excuses for not becoming a diver. Number one on list is the time required to get certified. The second runner-up is that diving is expensive. These are common objections that I often run into. Cost seems to be the major sticking point, or is it? Diving is not cheap, but most adventure pursuits are not. In many places diving has taken on a status more in-line with "yachting" or "sky diving" than a something just about anyone participate in. Is this perception keeping potential ...
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