Skills & Training5 min
Don't Believe Your Instructor: Learn to Verify
Evidence, critical thinking and the danger of inherited habits.
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Skills & Training
Buoyancy, navigation, courses, instruction and the habits that make a safer, more capable diver.
Skills & Training5 min
What Does 'Experienced Diver' Actually Mean?
Why labels matter less than repeated exposure, correction and humility.
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Skills & Training4 min
Stop Banging Your Tank: Less Intrusive Ways to Get a Diver's Attention
Underwater communication with less noise and disturbance.
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Skills & Training4 min
Why My Compass Sometimes Stays on the Boat
Mission-based navigation equipment rather than automatic attachment.
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What I Watch During the First Five Minutes of a Student’s Dive
The first five minutes of a student’s dive reveal breathing, buoyancy, trim, awareness and comfort. They provide an instructor with a baseline for the rest of the dive.
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The Difference Between a Busy Instructor and an Experienced Instructor
A busy instructor may issue many certifications. An experienced instructor develops judgement. The difference appears in the decisions made before, during and after a dive.
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Skills & Training3 min
Never overestimate your abilities - the "Dunning-Kruger" effect
Exploring the mesmerizing underwater world through SCUBA diving is a thrilling adventure, but it comes with its share of challenges and risks. One psychological phenomenon that can significantly impact the safety of divers is…
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Skills & Training3 min
Training: Underwater navigation
Underwater navigation is a crucial skill for any diver, allowing them to safely and efficiently explore the underwater environment. One of the most important tools in underwater navigation is the compass, which is used…
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Skills & Training3 min
Some tips for beginners!
As a SCUBA diving instructor, I have had the privilege of introducing countless people to the amazing world of scuba diving. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are always tips and…
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Skills & Training2 min
Why becoming a Scuba diving instructor?
Working as a SCUBA diving instructor can be both meaningful and rewarding in many ways. Firstly, as a SCUBA diving instructor, you have the opportunity to share your passion and knowledge of the underwater…
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Skills & Training3 min
Bad habits in Scuba Diving
Bad habits in SCUBA diving can be dangerous and potentially deadly. These habits can affect not only the diver, but also those around them. It is important for divers to be aware of and…
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Skills & Training3 min
Why I still teach the diving tables (RDP)?
As a diving instructor, I have encountered a number of students who are hesitant to use diving tables during their training. Some argue that modern dive computers have made the tables obsolete, while others…
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Skills & Training2 min
What Experience Should Mean in a Scuba Instructor
A large dive count can be useful, but it does not automatically create a good instructor. Experience matters when it improves observation, communication, planning and the willingness to…
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Skills & Training2 min
The Buddy System: The Dive When Calm Communication Mattered
During a dive with a group of beginners, one diver began to lose control of their breathing and move toward panic. Their buddy noticed the change, stayed close and signalled me before the…
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Skills & Training2 min
How to Choose a Diving Instructor You Can Trust
A certification card proves that someone completed an instructor course and met an agency standard at that time. It does not tell you how patiently that person teaches, how recently they…
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Skills & Training2 min
How to Perform a Proper Scuba Weight Check
BusaBoy note: Perform weight checks with a trained professional when changing configuration, exposure protection or diving environment. Correct weighting is not about finding a number that…
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Skills & Training3 min
Open Water Diver Course: the skills
The Open Water Diver Course is the first step for anyone who wants to explore the underwater world. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and confidently…
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Skills & Training3 min
Three Considerations for a Proper Weight Check
An archive discussion of weighting, gas weight and the difference between fresh and salt water.
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Skills & Training3 min
Seven Diving Tricks to Improve Your Dives
Seven practical equipment habits and small techniques passed from diver to diver.
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Skills & Training2 min
A Scuba Certification: A Passport to the Sea
Silvia completes her PADI Scuba Diver course at Y-40 and begins a new chapter of underwater adventures.
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