Are you a certified diver and want to have the freedom to dive whenever you want? Has it been a while since you’ve blown bubbles under the waves? Feeling the itch to get back into the ocean but are not ready to travel? Want to move through your certifications locally to become a Master … Continued
Which One should I buy first? This is a common inquiry we receive from newer divers looking to make one of their first significant equipment purchases, Which one should I buy first? Regulator or BCD? I feel as though there are pros and cons to buying one over the other in the short term when … Continued
What kind of diver are you and which is the best BCD for you? Maybe you are a seasoned diver; or maybe you are newly certified and are contemplating purchasing your first BCD; or are you refreshing your gear after retiring your old BCD that has given you years of reliable service. Are you unsure … Continued
THE TWO BROTHERS I’m completely focused on a pair of terrified eyes staring at me. Kneeling on a sandy ocean floor 1.5 meters from the surface, but the eyes in front of me are full of anxiety at what I’m asking them to do. “It’s ok” I try to make my eyes gentle and nurturing, … Continued
Feeling the chill of our temperate waters (or similar conditions around the world) many certified divers want to trade up from a wetsuit and dive in a drysuit. However, some are surprised to learn that it is not as easy as walking into their local dive shop and renting one to try out on their own. … Continued
Summer is on its way out in Vancouver but despite common misconceptions, that means it is the best time to learn to scuba dive.
In Vancouver and around British Columbia we have so much incredible marine life that this list is an almost impossible task
Life happens and sometimes that can mean months or years away from the water. After a dry spell, jumping back in to scuba diving can be intimidating.
A breakdown of how our PADI Open Water course is laid out and some frequently asked questions related to the courses.
A common question or concern for new divers or snorkelers purchasing a new mask has to do with vision correction. There are a variety of options available for those that need some assistance in this area and it is a good idea to consider them before committing to a mask.
After completing your open water certification new divers are unsure what to do next. Many people get their basic scuba certification on a whim or for a specific trip or purpose but wind up falling in love with the sport and the underwater world during their Open Water course. Here are 5 tips on what to do after your Open Water scuba certification.
The majority of diving certification agencies issue certifications for life but knowing how your specific scuba certification expires varies largely according to the certifying agency for your course. Most of the large recreational agencies do not have any specific expiration guidelines, instead issuing certifications for “life” provided that divers keep diving.
Many people opt to take a course to learn to dive because they have a vacation to a warm water destination planned and want to get certified to dive before travelling. This is a great idea, but regardless of whether you are a newly certified diver or very experienced, it is not uncommon to overlook the importance of scuba dive travel insurance.
There are a number of considerations to take into account when looking for a drysuit. When divers begin thinking about purchasing their own gear they are confronted with a plethora of choice when it comes to this particular piece of exposure protection. At IDC we are more than happy to consult one on one with divers that have questions about what gear is most suitable for their diving needs, but I would like to hopefully clarify some of the different options available and their associated pros and cons.
Many divers assume that once they have passed the PADI Open Water course they have accumulated all the knowledge and skill that they need to dive and that those skills they practiced in the pool and demonstrated once or twice in the ocean under the watchful eye of their instructor are best left in the course. However, the Open Water course is really a license to learn.
During the Divers’ Weekend at the Vancouver Aquarium we received a private tour of the hatchery to see how the Vancouver Aquarium is able to raise Wolf Eels. Wolf Eels are not actually an eel, but a blenny, a species of fish. The local Wolf Eel population has been depleted because of commercial harvesting. However … Continued
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