Diving guides
Practical, original guides for recreational divers, from logging your dives to planning your next trip.
How to keep a dive log that is actually useful
What to write down after every dive, why it matters for your next course and your safety, and how to keep the habit going.
5 min readRead the guideNitrox basics: EAN32, maximum depth and when it helps
What enriched air nitrox is, how to work out its maximum operating depth, what it does and does not do for you, and the checks before every nitrox dive.
6 min readRead the guideSafety stops, ascent rates and surface intervals
Why the last few minutes of a dive matter so much, how to make a good safety stop, how long to stay on the surface between dives, and when you can fly.
5 min readRead the guidePlanning dive gear servicing: regulators, computers, tanks and batteries
How often each piece of dive gear needs professional service, what you can do yourself after every dive, and how to stop service dates from sneaking up on you.
5 min readRead the guideDive certifications explained: agencies, levels and specialties
How recreational dive training is organized, what the common levels let you do, how the main agencies compare, and how to keep your cards ready when a dive center asks.
5 min readRead the guideWater temperature and choosing the right exposure protection
How cold water affects a diver, a practical guide to suits by temperature, why weighting changes with every suit, and how your own log helps you choose.
5 min readRead the guideDive insurance: what it covers and what to check before you buy
Why ordinary travel insurance often falls short for divers, what a dive policy usually includes, the fine print worth reading, and how to keep your policy ready on a trip.
5 min readRead the guideThe dive trip checklist: documents, gear and the last day
What to sort out weeks before a dive trip, what goes in your carry-on, the small spares that save dives, and how to plan the last day before your flight home.
5 min readRead the guideGetting your dives confirmed by a buddy or instructor
Why a confirmed dive carries more weight, when it matters most, what a validation is and is not, and how to ask for one without chasing anyone.
4 min readRead the guideReading your dive statistics: what the numbers say about your diving
How to read totals, averages, depth trends and gas consumption from your own logbook, and how to turn them into better plans for your next dives.
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