Blog
Random musings and observations from above the water line. On dry land. Wearing clothes.
The joys of having your own gear
This summer has been a revelation - how wonderful it is to have a full dive kit! Being able to simply jump in the car, stopping only to pick up a tank from our local dive shop, Pro Dive Coogee, and be in the water at a time of our own choosing has been awesome. Living...
Volunteering with Underwater Africa
I’m pretty lucky to get to travel and dive in some pretty cool locations around the world, but I feel like I have gotten to a stage where I want to learn a little more and also contribute a little more to things that I’m passionate about.
David Doubilet: underwater photographer extraodinaire
Today was a pretty perfect Sunday - for a non-diving day - with the sun out, clear blue skies, and sparkling Sydney Harbour as a backdrop to Opera Bar lunch with friends. And, no need to wear anything warmer than a t-shirt, even though it's supposedly the middle of...
Do we really need any more gear?
Do we really need any more gear? Of course we do!! Working weekends in a dive shop certainly has its perks. They mainly involve getting to hang out with like minded people, sharing tips on diving, travel and all the good things about having the same hobby. However...
Birthday present to ourselves, with a little help from our friends
We love life under the sea, and when we're above the sea we love videos and pictures of life under the sea. And adding to our fun dive gear. So, being birthday month and all, we thought 'what better addition to birthday trip than underwater camera-ness?'. Now, we're...
Getting Nitrox certified
So, with a couple of week-long trips coming up, with Kristy and with other dedicated divers, I've finally caved in to the need for nitrox certification. While I understand the benefits of using nitrox on multiple dives, I've never suffered through using plain old air...