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 […]

Everything about Egypt was worlds apart from what I was used to. The dry air, camels and cars in the same traffic lanes. I expected the desert to be ‘out there’ somewhere. I thought I would like to arrange a day trip to see it. Instead, I walked out of the airport terminal straight into […]

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 […]