Diver Readiness: Do I need a refresher?

Diver Readiness: Do I need a refresher?

Diver readiness is a way of assessing whether a diver has the appropriate experience, training, equipment and dive knowledge to do a specific diving course or fun dive. Furthermore diver readiness can also be defined by personal limits and psychological limits. What is “Diver Readiness” Diver training can be conducted in many different environments and conditions. Training varies greatly in

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5 Tips for Dive Leading

5 Tips for Dive Leading

When you are certified as a PADI Open Water Diver you are licensed to dive with another certified diver.  The depth is limited to a maximum of 18m. Just you and your buddy. For a lot of divers this can seem like an overwhelming task. Mastering how to comfortably and safely lead a dive is a massive turning point in

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Why Do I Need Medical Clearance Before Scuba Diving?

Why Do I Need Medical Clearance Before Scuba Diving?

New divers often ask their instructors the following question. “Why do I need medical clearance before scuba diving?” The short answer is that certain pre-existing medical conditions are not compatible with scuba diving.  In other words you may increase your risk of scuba diving related injuries if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. The next question has always baffled me a

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Is Nitrogen Narcosis Dangerous? Let’s Get Narced And Find Out!

Is Nitrogen Narcosis Dangerous? Let's Get Narced And Find Out!

As a dive instructor I love to experience narcosis. Seeing other divers affected by narcosis is pure joy. This state is referred to as “being narced”. Sometimes people are afraid of it. Adrenaline junkies seek it out. As a result there are many questions surrounding this phenomena. In particular, is nitrogen narcosis dangerous? What is Nitrogen narcosis? What are the

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