To anyone who enjoys the thrill of discovery, the allure of diving can be irresistible. Not only does it quench a thirst for adventure and travel, it allows a glimpse into a hidden world only visible to the most intrepid. For some divers, exploring undersea wrecks provides the greatest source of mystery and fascination of all. Every sunken vessel tells a different story, introducing an intriguing element of history to every new dive. But one of the best things about wreck diving is that it takes its followers to every corner of the globe. [Read more...]
Top 5 Places to Dive Before You Die
When I first became a certified scuba diver, I had put together a list of scuba diving destinations that I wanted to dive before I die. As I’ve been trying to organize all of my scuba files, I came across the list. As I looked over it, I quickly realized that I have dove some of those sites. So I have revised my list. Below is the old list and the new one. Please feel free to post the dive locations you wish to dive before you die. [Read more...]
Diving the EMBA
As October approached, I knew that our days to get on Lake Michigan were numbered. Rob and Dave called me up and said they wanted to get one more big dive on Lake Michigan before the weather completely shuts us down for the year. I haven’t had a chance to dive with Rob and Dave much this year. All of us have had the usual stuff creep up in our lives and our schedules would never line up. We looked at a couple charters still going out this time of the year and saw that Shipwreck Explorers operated by Captain Jitka had an opening for a two tech dive day. We booked it. [Read more...]
Top 5 Most Important Scuba Diving Classes
Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor
1) Buoyancy – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Advanced Buoyancy, or whatever people want to call it in my opinion is the most important class a person should take right after getting certified. This class should teach students how to position their weights to achieve good trim, what is good trim, proper weighting, correct breathing patterns, and thoughtful movements through the water column. Propulsion techniques should also be added. [Read more...]
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