This past June, I taught an Advanced Wreck diver course. One of the shipwrecks that we used for the course was the Straits of Mackinac (AKA The Mack). The Mack is arguable the best shipwreck out of downtown Chicago. Located about 8 miles offshore of Evanston, IL (very close suburb of Chicago), the Mack offers divers of all levels enjoyable dives. [Read more...]

Shipwrecks have always called to me. They are like a trip down memory lane. I truly enjoy diving them. Just because 99% of my dives are in the cold water of the Great Lakes, doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t jump at the chance to go dive some warm water reef. While I’m still broke, I can’t really afford to travel much. Here is a list of some of the best reefs that I have dove. [Read more...]

Diving with Turtles

There are numerous diving locations worldwide that offer unique opportunities to see turtles in their natural habitats. Maui in Hawaii offers some of the best diving spots in the world and offers plenty of opportunities to see turtles. Napili Bay and Canoe beach in West Maui are abundant with green sea turtles and Olowalu is ideal for diving beginners although caution should be taken with sharks. The underwater Jodo Temple is easily accessible by boat from Lahaina and again, an abundance of turtles can be found here. The cost of getting to Hawaii can be less than many other diving destinations, with flights from around £600 and there are a variety of accommodation options around Maui to suit all budgets. [Read more...]