Entries by Heather McCloskey

A Diver’s Guide to Surviving the Pandemic

We are divers in the age of an evolving pandemic. The world has changed and we are changing accordingly. We used to be an industry that was built around tropical vacations, but then airlines stopped, borders got shut down and international tourism froze.

Welcome to the Cook Islands!

Kia Orana! Welcome to island paradise. Welcome to the Cook Islands!

In case you have not heard of the Cooks – the Cook Islands are in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, between Tahiti and New Zealand. The country is made up of 15 islands, spread over a distance the size of western Europe. Of the 15 islands, 12 are inhabited.

7 ways to stay warmer this winter in your wetsuit

Today’s post is dedicated to those of us who live in regions with milder climates where owning a drysuit is not common or mandatory and are perhaps suffering a bit this time of year. It’s also for those of us who dive multiple times a week and need to ensure they stay warm no matter what.  So, without further ado, here’s how to stay warmer while diving in a wetsuit.