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Hi all, we've posted a new blog post we thought you all might be interested in! We've compiled a list of awesome non-diving things to do here on Grand Cayman, whether you're looking for something quick to do between dives, or need to take a break from blowing bubbles to hang out with non-diving...

Divetech's blog is back! We had to take a break from posting as we put all our efforts into bringing back the business in a post-pandemic world, but we are happy to report the blog is once again up and running! Follow the link below to read more about what we've been up to in the past few years...

Hello all, I'm looking for Sea & Sea YS-250 parts. Specifically battery caps, or batteries. Don't care if they are flooded or broken. I'll make reasonable offers. If you have anything, shoot me an email at Tony@divetech.com. Thank you. Tony

Women's Dive Day 2021 is fast approaching. As some of you know, in cooperation with dive shops from all over Grand Cayman, Divetech hosts a large event event every year for this. All of the proceeds from the event are donated to a local charity. For the many of you that miss the Cayman...

Hello all, For the past 5 years I've lived here, I've dived the wreck of the Doc Polson many times, and I've heard many different versions of the story associated with it. However like anything else, I was really curious if the story was accurate and decided to research who Doc Polson actually...

Thanks to Reef Photo and Video, I managed to get my hands on the Nikon Z50 and the NA-Z50 housing for it. While I have always been a DSLR shooter, it turns out I really like this little camera. I've had it for a week now, and did 6 dives on it, and am very pleased with it's ease of use, and...

Hello all, As some of you may know, I'm a 3d printing enthusiast. I've compiled my scuba related files and projects together and uploaded them here if anyone is interested. Included are .stl files. https://www.divetech.com/3dprinting Tony

Here's an article I wrote to better explain how the mCCR works. I've heard lots of mis-information about these rebreathers spread around because there can be a lack of understanding by some about how they work. The "M" in mCCR has traditionally stood for 'manual' closed circuit rebreather. We...

Hi everyone, As you know, diving in the Cayman Islands came to an abrupt halt at the end of March, when all of the businesses were forced to close. Yesterday, we were allowed to open for the first time in 90 days. We've been mostly quiet during this time, as despite us not being allowed to...

We know all about “Island Time“ and it definitely has its place in society, but we also enjoy a little something called “Lunch Time.” Divetech's resident comedian Kim Hanlon teaches us how to be the cool kid on the dive boat. Enjoy! https://www.divetech.com/post/how-to-be-popular-on-a-dive-boat

Since the sinking of the Kittiwake in 2011, her big claim to fame is that she recovered the black boxes from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. Except for one little problem - the Challenger was not equipped with black boxes. So what did the USS Kittiwake do during her time with the...

The topic of choosing one’s first rebreather is always an interesting and challenging one. It’s a controversial topic to say the least. Rebreather divers and instructors have great enthusiasm for the product they own or instruct on. The debates that rage on about which rebreather is ‘the best’...

In May 2011, I was diving with Bruce Partridge of Shearwater Research off one of Grand Cayman's many dive sites. He swam up to me underwater and showed me his latest invention - a prototype of what was to become the Shearwater Near Eye Remote Display, or NERD. The NERD is basically a heads-up...

Some of you have the pleasure of knowing and diving with Divetech's own Kim Hanlon. Along with the outstanding dive guide skills, comes her wonderful Irish wit. Her latest writing for the Divetech blog, is an article called "Making The Most Out Of A Long Weekend." Since Cayman is close enough...

Hey guys, As a rebreather instructor, I often get asked about rebreather buoyancy, and why it's difficult for some when they try out a rebreather. As I often say, buoyancy on a rebreather isn't difficult, but it is different than what you have become accustom to on open-circuit. So we made a...

Hey guys, Wanted to share our latest blog article with you, entitled 'How to select a good instructor.' It was written with the premise that you are looking to find an instructor to begin your tech training with, but really it can be applied to any level of training...

Cayman can be a bit pricey. So if you’re on a budget, how do you find the best value when it comes to your evening entertainment? We hear about guests getting bad restaurant advice all the time. So who do you trust to guide you to the best bang for your buck? Fortunately, there is no better...

If you've been on the fence for attending Innerspace 2020, and wanted a private room, act fast! There's only 2 left. Ify ou want to attend Innerspace 2020, and don't care what kind of room you get, you may act slightly less fast. But don't delay! It's limited to 40 spots! For those who don't...

Are you a tech diver, with no one to dive with? Join us for one of our tech weekends! We see quite a bit, where some tech divers have worked hard to earn their various certifications, but then have trouble getting in the water with like-minded divers. Once per quarter, Divetech sets aside...

From the mind of Drew, the latest from the Divetech blog provides some tips on how to prepare for your Cayman vacation. https://www.divetech.com/post/preparing-for-your-cayman-dive-trip Tony