Scapa Flow is a natural harbour between the north of Scotland and the Orkney Islands. In late 1918, the German High Seas Fleet arrived in Scapa Flow for internment. At the end of the war, believing the British intended to seize the fleet, Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter gave the order for every ship to […]

After saying goodbye to new friends in South Africa, it was time to pack my gear and hit the road again. This time, I was homeward bound, and flew to Ireland. A Commercial Diving ticket is required for divers undertaking professional work outside of the tourist industry, including engineering, underwater archaeology, and underwater repairs and […]

I have wanted to try freediving for many years. While it shares many similarities with SCUBA diving, there are aspects unique to freediving that have always piqued my curiosity. I enjoy staying fit and find great satisfaction in pushing myself to improve, whether it’s running longer distances or completing my route in less time. With […]

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 […]

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 […]