On the coast road cradling False Bay, the train track meanders shy of the shoreline. Between Long Beach and Boulders Beach, you’ll find a ‘big blue shed’- Pisces Divers. A repurposed railway goods shed, this dive school and shop was founded 22 years ago by Mike Nortje. The building is painted a striking blue and […]
Category: Awards
Divemaster training at The Red Sea Diving Safari
The Red Sea Diving Safari is a collection of 3 dive centers along the southern Red Sea coastline which have been generous and long time supporters of the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society. I spent a month in Marsa Shagra completing my PADI Divemaster course. Thanks to their eco efforts and limits on diver numbers […]
The start of my going PRO journey with PADI
Red Sea Photography with Duxy
I recently visited the northern Red Sea for a photography workshop on a liveaboard, hosted by underwater photographer Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield. I was delighted to meet and work with Duxy, whose reputation as one of the most approachable, friendly, and accommodating professionals in the industry precedes him. After spending time with Duxy, it was easy […]
50 years of the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society and the first European Internship
Every year, the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS) hosts an awards ceremony. This event is a celebration of the outgoing Scholars and Interns, who present on the experiences of their year, and welcomes the incoming cohort of new Scholars and Interns. 2024 saw the largest gathering of alumni in the society’s history, accompanied by […]