SDI Diver News

Sidemount is Not Just for Tech – Benefits to Recreational Divers

Posted on: March 5, 2013

If ever there was a practice in diving where the saying “necessity is the mother of invention” fit, it would be sidemount diving. Sidemount is essentially an equipment configuration that requires minor adjustments to diving practices. With that said, a … Continue reading »

Giving Back to Diving

Posted on: February 4, 2013

One of more enjoyable aspects of diving that I discovered was paying it forward and giving back to an activity that I so enjoyed, and the opportunity to share the experience with others. Sharing the experience also provides to you, … Continue reading »

5 Reasons to Dive Florida this Winter

Posted on: February 4, 2013

Cold? Come on down, the water is great! Between the reefs, wrecks, caverns, and springs, Florida’s diverse diving offers something for everyone, making it a great option for a quick getaway this winter. Here’s a few of our favorite spots. … Continue reading »

SDI Launches Solo Diver Course Online

Posted on: February 4, 2013

SDI continues developing their eLearning platform, allowing divers to complete the academic portion of the Solo Diving certification online. In 1999 SDI (Scuba Diving International) launched its controversial Solo Diver Course, a program that taught recreational sport divers what tools … Continue reading »

Stories from the Dive Sites

Posted on: January 7, 2013

by Scott Cadreau A Technical Wreck Dive to Vitric, in Key Largo FL I first heard of the Vitric in the summer of 2011 when I was starting my technical diving classes with Horizon Divers in Key Largo, FL. Dan … Continue reading »

Drysuit vs Wetsuit: Which One is Best for You?

Posted on: January 7, 2013

Nothing is worse than going on a scuba vacation and being cold during your dive. Actually, there is – getting on the 2nd or 3rd dive and being cold before the dive even begins. And this is how the debate … Continue reading »

Diving Without a BCD

Posted on: January 7, 2013

by Sean Harrison, VP of Training As article topics were being discussed, diving without a BCD (buoyancy control device) caught my attention and I jumped right on it. I did this for a few reasons. Over the years I have … Continue reading »

Hydrated vs. Dehydrated… Glub, Glub, Glub

Posted on: January 7, 2013

You know, when I was asked to write a short bit about divers staying hydrated, I said, sure I’d be glad to. Should be pretty straightforward, given that we, from the time we first took a dive course, are reminded … Continue reading »

Cancun’s Underwater Museum

Posted on: January 7, 2013

Cancun’s Underwater Museum is an amazing ecological project that is a continuous effort to recuperate and enhance the reef areas surrounding Cancun and Isla Mujeres. Three people got together in a bid to help this natural habitat. Over the years, … Continue reading »

What Makes a Solo Diver?

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Diving and divers come in all different forms; some dive to see wrecks, others the deep walls and still others just for the marine life. Most dive to enjoy and share the experience with their family or favorite dive buddy(s), … Continue reading »