Three years ago a team of underwater archaeologists from Indiana University, led by Dr Charles Beeker, made a remarkable discovery in the shallow Caribbean waters of the Dominican Republic. The discovery: Captain Kidd’sQuedagh Merchant.   In 1968 while Captain Kidd was in command of  the Blessed William, he came across the Quedagh Merchant –an Armenian merchant ship carrying a lavish supply of […]

  I have never felt more like a foreigner in my life. Throughout the duration of my stay in Florida my mind was flabbergasted by everything. As Anthea, Christian and I travelled the length of the Sunshine State in Christian’s monster truck my eyes grew wider by the day. A combination of extraordinary beautiful landscapes; […]

Neoprene or membrane? No: It’s a White’s Fusion Bullet…   Established back in 1956, Whites was the first company in North America to produce drysuits. Today, Whites produces what can easily be described as some of the most innovative and distinctive drysuits on the market. The Fusion range – including the Bullet, Sport and Technical […]

  At any one time I find myself with an array of remarkable diving opportunities on offer. From dives that would effortlessly impress the late Jaques Cousteau – and no doubt every one of his many grandchildren – to courses taught by world leading instructors and dive centres, decision making becomes a routine challenge. Choosing […]

As I write I am sat (read lounging) on a clifftop besieged by sunshine, and thankfully a slight breeze, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. My UK diving tour has come to a distinct end.   Getting to such sunny climes as a scholar travelling alone can prove difficult . You learn to amuse yourself on […]