

When You're Scared of Water - But You Still Want to Dive
"Fish scare the crap out of me. The thought of putting my head underwater makes me want to vomit. I still want to dive."
6 min read


Brutally Honest Gear Review: BARE Guardian Tech Neoprene Drysuit
After a year and a half diving this suit, it's time to tell you guys how it went - you can check out the manufacturer page for this suit...
5 min read


The Inelegant Allure of Being a Divemaster: It's Not About the Glamour
You’ve seen the ads. Clearly, being a Divemaster means you’ll get all the action. You're the coolest of the cool and you know everything...
4 min read


Maintaining Pool Gear: Chlorine = Death
Every dive facility has to go through the dreaded aftermath of dealing with Chlorine-damaged gear at some point. Swimming in chlorine is...
4 min read


I Fell in Love with a Sea Puppy!
I love puppies. No, I don't think you understand - I LOVE puppies! SO much! I love to snuggle them, play bitey wrestling, chase, nose...
4 min read


Off-Season Gear Maintenance: The Important, The Uncommon, The Weird
It's the off-season, and it's the perfect time to take care of your gear! It's time to go through it inch by inch, and make sure that...
6 min read


It's The Off-Season! Ok, Now What!?
That is one solid-looking lake (Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park) For you lucky folks that live in the tropics (or near water that...
4 min read


Tipping Your Divemaster: It's Not Always About the Money
Those are some hardworking DM's. It's a common question: How Much Should I Tip My Divemaster? Should I tip my instructor? And yet,...
3 min read


Getting Your Divers to Go Pro
Getting people into diving is easy. Behold, the underwater world and all the pretty things contained therein! Getting people to keep...
6 min read


Going For Your Divemaster Rating
When I decided to take my Divemaster course, I had a vague idea what I was getting in to. The more I asked questions, the more I realized...
6 min read


How to Make Your Wetsuit Last Longer
Neoprene is a nifty material. It's a petroleum-based rubbery goo full of bubbles sandwiched between layers of stretchy synthetic fabric...
6 min read


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ANNAPOLIS!
Today is my birthday! YAY! BUT - more exciting..... The first anniversary of the sinking of the former HMCS Annapolis in Howe Sound!...
1 min read


Getting the Most Out of Pool and Class
So you've decided to take open water. FUN FUN FUN! It can be a bit daunting at first, as you will be doing a TON of work in the pool, but...
5 min read