5/19/2010 - Underwater World

For many who dive, it’s not just what you see, but how you see that makes SCUBA so alluring. Sure, it can take you to haunting depths in the Gulf, or to vivid reefs off Hawaii, but while on the outside your world is mesmerized, on the inside you must remain peaceful and tied to the breath, making it a Zenlike experience. It’s all about the breath. I need to remember this if I’m ever to see Geneva Lake’s underwater world.Read More

5/10/2010 -Whales

When scuba diving you see a lot of things underwater. Often in the beginning, some of those things can seem pretty intimidating. Being around and sometimes interacting with some of the wildlife that you may run into can be a bit different from what we are used to on land. Read more


2/15/2010 - Over-the-Counter Medications and Diver Precaution

As divers, we’re taught the perils of alcohol and diving and that drinking and diving don't mix. What about other drugs — specifically the over-the-counter (OTC) variety — and diving? Read more


1/5/2010 - DIve Medicine Myths

Where would the great pastimes be without their myths and legends? After all, it’s the tall tales and exaggerated stories that keep disbelieving eyes wide and doubting ears open for more.Read more


12/06/2009 - Hydration

Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink? Well, you’d better have a solution to that problem, because hydration can play a key role in a diver’s health and safety.Read more


11/15/2009 - Shark fever in the Red Sea

The divers never know what they will meet under water during a dive trip. As the experienced divers use to say, the sea is not an exhibition. You can ....Read more


10/2/2009 - Fin Seeker, A Recent Shipwreck

The story of the fishing charter, Fin Seeker, is the story not only of the capricious and savage power of the Great Lakes but also of the heroism of a charter captain and members of the US Coast Guard rescue teams.Read more


4/22/2009 - Artifact Park and the new Underwater Archaeology Diver Program - Part I

There is an old saying that goes something like this; “It is much easier to teach an archaeologist how to dive than it is to teach divers archaeology.” Since the 1950’s, when this statement was first coined, that may have well been very true. However, with the recent development of Artifact... Read more

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