Safety Culture - diving in the zone
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“Thank [beep] for that! How lucky were we? We better not do that again.
Don’t tell anyone though, we don’t want to look like amateurs...”
Training
Learning To Dive Back in the Day
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Simon Pridmore
Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Beach Club in Oman in the 1980s
Scuba training has come a long way since its early days. Simon Pridmore takes an entertaining look back at what was required of students just a few decades ago.
Sport Diving in 2025 Is in a Good Place
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Courtesy of Purple Dive Penida
Divers in a pool session at Purple Dive Penida in Bali, Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Purple Dive Penida.
Recreational diving as a sport today is in a better state than commonly thought just two decades ago. Simon Pridmore takes a closer look and offers insights into the positive developments in diving.
Surface Support: The Most Important People in Your World
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When divers face unforeseen conditions, the actions they and the dive crew take at the surface can significantly impact the outcome. Simon Pridmore shares his personal experience and insights on handling challenges on a dive.
New Programme Empowers Young Black Girls in Marine Science
In a groundbreaking partnership, the Black Girls Dive Foundation (BGDF) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have launched a new programme with a powerful mission. This initiative is aimed at empowering young Black girls to pursue careers in marine science and diving, addressing the lack of diversity in the field.
It’s Probably Not You – It’s the Cylinders
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Ever wonder why the number of weights you need to wear changes from dive to dive or why there is a significant difference in the air left in your cylinder on similar dives? Simon Pridmore investigates these mysteries and offers insights and advice on how to deal with them.
Dive Culture Confusion
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What happens when confusion hits a group of divers during a dive trip? Simon Pridmore takes a closer look and offers insights and advice to keep you diving safely.
Buddy Dive Adds Extra Week to Bonaire TeK!
Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra week to Bonaire TeK!
Bonaire Tek is THE tec diving event on Bonaire, attracting tec divers from all over the world and manufacturers of the best gear in the industry.
This year, Bonaire TeK takes place from September 28 – October 5, 2024. Because of the huge success of the event, Buddy Dive TeK is adding an extra CCR week to Bonaire TeK!
Abort! A Dive Truncated…
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There are times when conditions on a dive may become challenging, and divers must decide whether to abort the dive. Simon Pridmore offers insights and advice on how to handle such situations and how to abort dives in a safe way.
DAN Introduces Continuing Education for Dive Professionals
This free program focuses on risk mitigation and is now available to all dive professionals via DAN E-Learning. DAN expects this program will not only enhance divers’ safety but will also help reduce dive operators’ liability risk.
To encourage participation, DAN is offering discounted premiums on individual professional liability and group professional liability insurance to all DAN members who complete the e-learning, which can be done in about an hour.
Trials & Tribulations, Part I: Planning for Gear Malfunctions
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In the first of a new two-part series, Simon Pridmore describes a few equipment-related problems that divers commonly encounter and offers some tips on how to avoid or deal with them.