I’ve gotten many emails from people asking about what kind of time frame to take the Advanced Open Water course. Many people feel that taking AOW immediately after OW is a good idea. For a few people, it may be a good idea. However, for the majority of the diving public, this practice should be avoided. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why people take AOW right after their OW course. [Read more...]
Scuba Diving France Park Quarry
Just before Christmas of 2012, a bunch of us decided we couldn’t wait for the ice to form and took a short trip to France Park Quarry in Logansport, IN. Normally at this time of the year, our local quarries are closed. The folks at France Park were very nice to let us dive there while they were closed. So Andy and I drove a couple hours to Logansport to meet Jim, Donnie, Brian, Samer, Brandon and Wally for a final dive of 2012. [Read more...]
To Improve, You Need A Plan
I can’t tell you how many people I talk to or see out diving that say they want to become a better diver, but then fail to reach their goal. Now the term better diver is a very subjective term, however it’s the spirit of the effort that matters. The primary reasons why people fail to meet their goal of improvement is that they simply fail to plan out their diving objectives.
Where Have I Been? More Importantly, Where Am I Going?
I know it’s been quite a while since I last posted anything, but that doesn’t mean I’m not around. I’ve taken some time away from the blog for a number of reasons. Partly to recharge my batteries, but mostly to evaluate where I’m wanting to go with this blog and my scuba diving business.
