SDI Diver News
The Evolution of Solo Diving
An Interview With Brian Carney There has been quite some buzz, on and off, about the concept of having a Solo Diving course available to divers. In 2001, Scuba Diving International (SDI) led the way on this initiative and produced … Continue reading
A Life Worth Living: the Inspiring Story of Leo Morales
On December 9th, 2012, Leo Morales established a new Guinness World Record of Deep Diving for people with disabilities. With the support of a team of professional divers, he went down at 400 feet (120 meters). It was a complex … Continue reading
Swim with the Manatees
They come from all over the world, rolling in at around 6:15. In the morning; and it’s dark. Some are sleepy, some are hungry, many wondering if either we or they are crazy for being here this early, but mostly … Continue reading
My Dad is the Coolest Dad in the World
Written by Brian Carney “What I witnessed was a connection between a father and son that had forever changed my life and it triggered me to ask if I could write about what I saw.” I met Steve Copeland on … Continue reading
Risk Management for Solo Divers
Diving is risky. How risky depends on a whole laundry list of factors, but let’s agree that there are more risks involved with diving than, say, sitting in your basement watching curling on TV. Now using the same logic, we … Continue reading
Solo Diving – Coming Out of the Closet
Have you ever ended up separated from your buddy or dived with a buddy who’s not really paying much attention to you? Are you an instructor who takes students on their first dives? At some point all divers have been, … Continue reading
The Attraction of Night Diving… Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea, but Strangely Addictive for Most
Diving at night is one activity that puzzles many new divers, and certainly baffles those who are just thinking about becoming divers. “Can you do that?” “Is it safe?” “Is there anything to see?” All good questions, and all have … Continue reading
Never Get Lost on a Night Dive or “I’m Pretty Sure I Know Where I Am….”
You know some of my best dives over the years have been night diving and while some of the coolest critters are out at night or readily seen “napping,” one of the more enjoyable aspects for me was the darkness. … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Location for a Night Dive
Night dives can be fantastic for so many reasons. Excitement of the unknown is a factor that can be multiplied when all you have underwater is darkness, aside for the lighted spot your flashlight is shining upon. No matter how … Continue reading
The Beginner’s Guide for Night Diving Equipment and Underwater Navigation
Underwater navigation is a skill that you will use on every dive, and not just an end to itself. To be a good diver, you must be successful at underwater navigation. Good navigation skills will take you where you want … Continue reading
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