Two things to know going into this: - I have gout - I used to be really into cycling, especially mountain biking. Luckily I haven't had a...

How can instructors possibly train students on their knees?!?! My rebreather is better than yours. Sidemount is the absolute best configu...

I understand "hardcore" dives. I understand the appeal of the dives that "no one ever does." I understand the pull of stuff so off the be...

I am willing to concede that it isn't alway about the right tool for the job. We've got lots of different configurations at our disposal:...

When you come to Mexico: hire a guide. I don't care if it's me. I mean, I'd certainly like the work and I do love showing off cool cave, ...

I may have become an instructor for the wrong reasons. No, it wasn't because some agency managed to convince me that if I was an instruct...

So many divers! I like it. It is good to see so many dive bumper stickers and logos around. Driving to/from/around town seeing crates a...

I won't lie - we've been postponing the packing process for quite some time. It's easy when you have lots of excuses, with "Oh, but all o...

Students: How demanding was your instructor? Instructors: what is your pass rate? Why? If it's really high: are your students all really...