Exploring the Horizon
October 16, 2023
The Mares Horizon Semi-Closed Rebreather
In the realm of underwater exploration, technology has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible. One such innovation that has revolutionized diving is the semi-closed rebreather. Among the myriad of rebreathers available in the market, the Mares Horizon Semi-Cl...
A Deep Dive into...
October 10, 2023
The History of Enriched Air Nitrox
Enriched Air Nitrox, commonly known as EANx or simply Nitrox, has revolutionized the way divers explore the underwater world. This specialized breathing gas mixture, which contains a higher percentage of oxygen than regular air, has a rich history that spans several decades....
The Ocean Explorer Extraordinaire
October 10, 2023
The Legacy of Jacques Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a name synonymous with ocean exploration and conservation, was born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France. His life's journey would take him from the quiet banks of the Gironde River to the depths of the world's oceans, leaving an indelib...
How to prepare a new mask, and prevent it fogging up
July 29, 2023
The above image look familiar?
Your mask fogging up can not only be annoying, it can ruin your days diving and can also be dangerous. In this blog we will discuss what causes it and the best methods for preventing it happening to you. Make a cuppa and read on...The mask is perhaps the most important piece...
Protect your skin and the planet.
March 11, 2023
Seasick sunscreen - good for you and the environment
Although our summer has certainly not been the best this year, we still expose ourselves to harmful UV even on those cloudier days so sunscreen protection is essential, especially when you're a diver. For us as diving instructors our office is the outdoors and we do take our...
What is Enriched Air Nitrox?
October 28, 2022
More dive time - less fatigue
You may have spotted the telltale green and yellow SCUBA cylinder stickers that signal somebody is diving with enriched air nitrox, also called oxygen enriched air, enriched air, EAN, EANx, NX or just plain "nitrox" for short. It’s been used in recreational and techni...
Woman in (vintage) wetsuits
October 15, 2022
Vintage photos of women is wetsuits
Women have a long history with SCUBA diving dating back to the 1950's. For as long as woman have been diving there has been a requirement of suitable wetsuits that actually fit the female form correctly. Unfortunately the early wetsuits were not the most flattering (for both...
Gazing through the eyes of Medusa
March 19, 2022
The Cressi Medusa G2 Snorkel-Mask
It's amazing how a late night purchase online can possibly spawn such a fascinating story. We recently purchased a rather old and strange looking snorkel mask for our vintage SCUBA equipment museum we are curating. It was a cheap purchase from an elderly man and we knew noth...
Can you see the light?
February 17, 2022
Dive physics Pt. 1 - Absorption of light
It's a very different world below the surface of the water when diving - things change and it can be mind bending if you don't fully understand what is happening.
All of a sudden you feel weightless and no longer having to endure the gravitational pull of mother ...
The extraordinary life of Dottie Frazier
February 14, 2022
The first female scuba instructor
Not a name that everyone may be familiar with but Dottie Frazier really was a pioneer in diving and her life truly was extraordinary!
The first female Instructor, the first female dive centre owner, wetsuit designer, renowned underwater pioneer including HardHat, Scuba...
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