Personal experiences, diving history, books, relationships, fears and life as an instructor.
New articleReaching 3,600 logged dives is not simply about a number. It represents years of observation, repetition, mistakes, improvement and time spent watching how divers, equipment and the underwater environment behave.
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" The day I arrived in Malta, I knew I had to try diving. The crystal clear waters and abundance of marine life seemed like the perfect opportunity to try something new and exciting.…
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Scuba diving and love may seem like an unlikely pair, but they are more connected than you might think. The act of diving, whether alone or with a partner, can be a powerful and…
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SCUBA diving has come a long way since its origins in the 1940s. From the early days of bulky and heavy equipment to today's sleek and advanced dive gear, the future of SCUBA diving…
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Aries ( March 21-April 19 ): This year, you’ll be feeling confident and ready to tackle any new dive challenges. You’re eager to try new dive sites and equipment, so be sure to plan…
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The people who shaped diving did not all do the same kind of work. Some invented breathing systems, some built vehicles, some tested the limits of physiology and others showed the public…
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As a diving instructor, I have had the opportunity to read many books about scuba diving and its various techniques and safety measures. One book that has particularly stood out to me is "…
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BusaBoy note: Antonio’s complete logbook remains the primary source for future BusaBoy statistics and historical analysis. When I say that I have more than 3,600 dives, I mean 3,600…
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Modern diving was not invented in a single afternoon by one famous person. It grew through a long sequence of experiments: surface-supplied helmets, pressure regulators, self-contained…
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Why dive masks fog, how new lenses are prepared and how to reduce condensation before and during a dive.
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A reflection on why unfamiliar marine animals frighten new divers and how knowledge replaces fear with respect.
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La vita è una sola. Credo fermamente che vedere il mondo nella sua interezza sia il modo più pieno di vivere la vita. Viaggiare, scoprire e vivere piccole e grandi avventure. E non bisogna…
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Why common sense is subjective, and why training, teamwork and agreed procedures are stronger foundations for diving decisions.
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