DEMA Dive Expo 2023 Recap
By La Galigo DEMA Dive Expo 2023 Recap I am incredibly proud of and optimistic about the future of the scuba diving industry as we wrap up the DEMA Show 2023 in the exciting city of New Orleans. An important venue for presenting the newest developments and styles in our cherished underwater world is this […]
Phinisi Boats: History & Design
By La Galigo What is Pinisi Boat? History, Design, Modern Phinisi Boats 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 […]
Top 9 Tropical and Non Tropical Dive Sites in the World
By La Galigo Top 10 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 […]
Should I Buy New or Second Hand Scuba Gear When I Start Diving
By La Galigo 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 […]
The Best Underwater Cameras of 2024
By La Galigo 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 […]
8 Tips for Liveaboard Safety You Should Know
By La Galigo 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 […]
Guide to the Dampier Strait: The Best Time to Go, Marine Life and Dive Sites
By La Galigo 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 […]
6 Underwater Macro Photography Techniques
By La Galigo 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 […]
Drysuit Diving: The Advantages, Challenges and Everything You Need To Know
By La Galigo 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. […]
Buoyancy Calculator: How to Calculate Your Weight for a Scuba Dive
By La Galigo 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 […]