125 km away from Africa an island emerges from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Dominated by volcanoes, this island has been whipped for eons by the inexhaustible trade winds and its majestic waves. Thus, after many years, the inclement weather has shaped an island...
The Buoyancy Check Good buoyancy starts at the surface, even before gearing up. It begins with the decision about the amount of weight you are planning to dive with. Why? Starting a dive properly weighted is probably the most crucial contributing factor to performing...
Weights vs. Buoyancy Control Finally, the day has arrived—your long-awaited holiday begins. After eagerly anticipating this trip, you’ve arrived in a tropical country, ready with your diving gear. The guide approaches and asks you, “How many weights do you need?” You...
Did it ever happen to you that you approached a fish and it ran away as if the devil was after it? The excitement of being close to the fantastic beings that inhabit the oceans can not be compared to any other sensation in life. We all agree in one thing, it is not...
R.L. Stevenson once wrote about French Polynesia that it is a place hard to reach, a place hard to live but even harder to leave. For years, this stunning region of the South Pacific attracted countless ocean explorers, including perhaps the most famous, Captain Cook....
