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Rather than writing about my diving on Facebook, I've switched back to an old-school long-form blog. Here is one of my first posts about a trip Laurie and I took to Kona last month. Please enjoy. https://www.pnwdivers.org/index.php/2025/03/02/soak-up-the-sun/ -Doug

Hi all! My husband and I are new divers. We learned that he has a PFO through an unfortunate DCS incident. He is ok but would like it closed to get cleared to dive again. Insurance is not covering the closure. We were quoted $69,000 for out of pocket. We are interested in potential travel to...

I'm about to head off without a return ticket, sometimes working and sometimes just traveling as a backpacker. I'm very much on a budget while I travel and I'm looking for ways to save on the luggage fees on planes. I have full gear (except tank and weights) that I plan to travel with. My...

Join the Indonesia's finest liveaboard, the Dewi Nusantara, to dive Raja Ampat. Due to a cancellation, we are holding rare spots on 2 trips - Jan 28-Feb 8, 2025 + Feb 9-20, 2025. Raja - Jan 28-Feb 8, 2025 - one deluxe cabin (now 2 for 1 special!) --- total cabin cost $8459 + fees Raja - Feb...

Set of lightweight, portable, travel doubles bands. Will work for temporary or permanent doubles setup. Fully adjustable for many sizes of tanks. New buckles. $70 shipped within the US.

Hello All, My Akona Dive Bag which I have traveled all over the world has finally traveled to it's last dive destination and I'm on the hunt for a new bag. What I liked about the Akona was it was light empty, I could get my gear (mask, split fins, BC, snorkel, 3mm Shorty, booties), my wife's...

Raja Ampat and Manado/Bunaken are both fantastic diving locations and is surely on every keen divers bucket list. This dive location has it all from extraordinary coral, some wonderful marine life to some incredible macro life. Diving in this location is absolutely fantastic and arguably the...

I am curious about organizing and running dive trips for small groups, 2-10 people. I have manany years diving experience, I am a non teaching OW instructor, and have 7 years working in a dive shop in the 70s and 80s. I’ve run trips for the dive shops I worked in and organize trips with friends...

Greetings fellow divers, I'm looking for information on marine life in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia. I'm most interested in the smaller macro life that I can expect to find here. However, any tips on unique mid-sized or large life I should keep an eye out for is also welcomed. In addition...

Personalize Your Gateway to Paradise Imagine stepping off the plane and into the embrace of warm, sea-scented air. You're not dreaming; you're arriving in Cancun, and the adventure is just beginning. Let us take the wheel from here. Our prompt, friendly drivers are your first encounter with the...

In celebration of World Oceans Day, we’ve just launched our annual scuba auction, a fantastic opportunity for divers + ocean enthusiasts to make a positive impact on the future of our oceans (plus score amazing deals on trips and dive gear)!⁣ auction.sharkangels.org ⁣ To participate in the...

Hi everyone! My friend and I are looking to do a dive trip to Bonaire, somewhere with lots of good shore diving. We ended up deciding on Captain Don’s habitat, and wondering if anyone has stayed there before, and can tell us about whether there is nearby accessible shore diving that don’t...

I am looking for a low-lift wing to pair with my new AL Freedom Plate for a tropical travel rig — my slight preference would be for a VDH wing due to the internal bungee, but the Oxy is a very close second place (except that I can't stomach the new price). I take barely any lead so the 18 pound...

Like everybody else, I am looking for a low-lift Vintage Double Hose Argonaut wing to pair with my AL Freedom Plate for a tropical travel rig. I barely take any lead with my old jacket BC so 18 or 23 pounds should do the trick. Shipping or pickup would be to 10023 in the USA, BS8 in the UK, or...

I recently went on a one week to trip to Bonaire and it was incredible. Some of the best shore diving in the world. If you are considering going or just curious, watch this video... Check out @OceansCollin on Instagram for more video from Bonaire.

For those interested, I have been slowly sharing some footage from my recent trip to Bonaire on my new ocean centric Instagram Page @OceansCollin A short film of my trip is being created now and I hope to post that very soon!

Hi everyone, Apologies if this has been discussed but I haven't found an answer to my question in the forum despite looking. I am still pretty new to uw photography and just got most of my first uw camera set-up with an Olympus TG6, PT-059 housing, UWL-H100 and dome along with one flexible arm...

With increased violence and all out cartel war on in Sinaloa due to the arrest of Guzman's son, multiple countries now advising their citizens to stay away or travel with increased caution if they go to Mexico. I myself have Socorro trip booked in February. Is anyone else following the news and...

I've posted a few question on here so far and I admit, most of the advise here has been very helpful. Figured I'd start a topic that may seem obvious or simple for most, but confusing for beginners like myself. Here are a few question that myself or I've heard students ask. Let me know your...

Hey folks, I'm pretty new to recreational diving, and I have my first destination dive trip coming up next Spring. I asked around in my dive club about luggage recommendations for dive travel and got some useful answers but one thing I'm torn on is whether I should carry-on most of my expensive...