Phinisi Boats: History & Design
The term “Pinisi” literally describes a style of rigging used on Indonesian sailing vessels, which consists of the arrangement of masts, sails, and ropes, or “lines. A pinisi is a ship with two masts and seven to eight sails arranged in a gaff-ketch with what are known as “standing gaffs. This means that, in contrast […]
Top 9 Tropical and Non Tropical Dive Sites in the World
Almost anyplace there is water, a keen diver will want to dive it. Scuba diving is something you can enjoy without having to travel far. However, searching for the world’s top dive sites combines the pleasures of diving and travel, offering you two amazing experiences in one. There is no guide that could ever cover […]
Should I Buy New or Second Hand Scuba Gear When I Start Diving
It is only natural and normal for every scuba diver to want their own equipment, so why wouldn’t you? Everybody looks at the reviews, the pictures, and the websites. It’s a fact that scuba divers are drawn to shiny new things like magpies! Regretfully, we all quickly discover that scuba diving equipment can be costly […]
The Best Underwater Cameras of 2024
Are you prepared to buy an underwater camera and get started in the addictive hobby of underwater photography? If so, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that there are many attractive cameras available. We’ve reviewed 15 of the top underwater cameras that will be available in 2024 to make your selection easier. Each has special selling characteristics of […]
8 Tips for Liveaboard Safety You Should Know
Diving vacations on a liveaboard are fantastic. Eat, dive, sleep, repeat. You easily go to different locations throughout the day after waking up every morning at a new dive spot. And there’s always food available, seemingly endless, and a comfortable place to unwind before your next dive. What could be superior? However, there are some […]
Guide to the Dampier Strait: The Best Time to Go, Marine Life and Dive Sites
Are you considering taking a dive trip? Raja Ampat is without a doubt one of the most amazing diving locations on earth; it will elevate your diving to a whole new level of amazement and make you want to return time and time again for more. Scuba diving first became available to the general public […]
6 Underwater Macro Photography Techniques
Do you find the tiniest marine life in the ocean to be fascinating? If you get excited about strange creatures like frogfish and nudibranchs, it might be time to investigate the field of macro photography. Envision being able to record the tiniest details of your favourite subjects so you can examine them closely in the […]
Drysuit Diving: The Advantages, Challenges and Everything You Need To Know
Drysuit diving can appear like a daunting task to novice divers, particularly if you don’t know what it entails. In reality, drysuit diving is a ton of fun and creates a whole new avenue for exploring cold water diving locations worldwide. We’ll cover all you need to know about drysuit diving if you’ve ever been […]
Buoyancy Calculator: How to Calculate Your Weight for a Scuba Dive
Through appropriate weight balancing, you can effectively keep your buoyancy neutral during a dive. Finding out how much weight you’ll need to ascend and descend safely and successfully is a crucial step in getting ready for any dive. Using a buoyancy calculator can help divers of all skill levels attain ideal buoyancy, improve dive accuracy, […]
How to Make Sure your Underwater Camera Housing Doesn’t Flood
Taking proper care of your camera housing is essential if you want it to survive and prevent leaks and flooding, regardless of whether you are diving with a large camera rig or a compact point and shoot style camera. This article takes you from the time before your trip’s first photo dive to the time […]
