Riptide manufactures our own line of BCD’S (made in the USA) and the Head Hammock. Riptide started back in the mid 1990’s and up to 2007 built and distributed our own line of BCD’s. Since then we have been behind the scenes working with many of the largest product manufacturers in our industry. We thought…
Ocean Frontiers Ltd., the dive operation that wrote the book on East End diving in Grand Cayman, has launched the first in a series of custom designed dive boats to a plan to upgrade and expand its fleet to accommodate the company’s growth. Co-owner and Managing Partner Steve Broadbelt says the new 46-foot Newton named…
The perfect place to hang out before or after your dives with Toucan Diving If lazy sunny days are your thing, there’s no better place to while away the hours than our brand new ScuBar! The ScuBar offers the perfect mix of great music, delicious food and ice cold beers against the stunning backdrop of…
In preparation for the vacation season and summer fun, the Vivid-Pix team of Rick Voight and Sandy Sondrol went to a tropical paradise and took pictures; to help travelers and revelers relive and share their colorful, vibrant experiences. Interested in what they discovered? CLICK HERE The duo came across a local Caymanian “mermaid” named Marguax…
Recent changes in the dive insurance industry have left many dive professionals facing rising premiums and lower coverage – and in need of a stable insurance carrier. When you compare coverage, service and price, you will find that PADI-endorsed professional liability insurance offered by PADI Americas provides the industry’s best coverage at the best price. In addition…
On May 1st, DEMA asked the industry for its support in contacting government legislators to vote for the passage of the federal “Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017” (HR 1456); a bill which would make it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. Over 170 members of…
Caradonna Dive Adventures sponsors Boston Sea Rovers each year with our destination and airline partners. This year the prize winner received two roundtrip airline tickets from Boston to St. Kitts on United Airlines and seven night accommodations with daily breakfast at Bird Rock Beach Resort and five days of boat diving with Dive St. Kitts.…
On Saturday June 17th, 2017 the Guinness World Record for the Longest Underwater Human Chain was broken by organizer Pavan Arilton, Owner of Dixie Diver’s in Deerfield Beach. The record to break was 187 divers. Dixie Divers went well beyond with the NEW WORLD RECORD with 240 scuba divers! With the collaboration of The City of Deerfield Beach and…
As the chamber’s patient care and outreach efforts continue, Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) the world’s largest dive safety organization, would like to recognize the Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber for its excellent record of care and prompt and effective treatment of an injured U.S. Navy pilot who suffered type II DCS symptoms after an equipment malfunction…
Excitement builds as PADI prepares for the 2017 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida, USA, beginning on 31 October 2017 with the ever-popular PADI Social and continuing through 4 November with a slate of top-flight training seminars and the introduction of innovative new products and programs. “PADI’s presence at the DEMA Show is dedicated to giving…
DAN Risk Retention Group (DAN RRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Divers Alert Network® (DAN®), is pleased to announce its Professional Liability offering for the 2017-18 program year. Beginning July 1, 2017, DAN’s liability program will be available to all dive professionals and dive businesses. Our goal is to make DAN your first choice for…
Stream2Sea was proud to participate in the Blue Vision Summit in Washington, DC. The biennial week-long event brings together educators, marine biologists, ocean conservationists and companies focused on environmental protection and conservation efforts. The concerted work of Blue Frontier and the Colorado Water Coalition provided seminars, panel boards, lecture series and independent film screenings from…
PADI President and CEO Drew Richardson took part in the Blue Vision Summit in Washington, DC, USA, last month, speaking about the enhanced role that coastal communities can play in ocean conservation and stewardship. The summit, which brings together ocean conservation leaders, was focused on strengthening a sustainable “blue economy” and addressing challenges of a…
Change is rarely easy, but to succeed in business it’s often necessary. As technology and consumer expectations evolve, more and more businesses are choosing PADI for its dedication to helping retailers stay at the forefront of educational and marketing trends. To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. – Winston Churchill…
Captain Don’s Habitat has become one of the first Dive Centers in the Caribbean that has TOPLINE Scubapro equipment available to divers for rental. According to Dive Center Manager Roger Haug, “Scubapro has been our Rental Gear line for over 30 Years. For many years we have used the basic model BCD and MKII regulators.…
Brownie’s Third Lung is pleased to introduce the Highest Performance Battery Powered ECO Friendly system on the Market! Here are some of the product’s highlights: Awarded “Best in Class”, Brownie’s Third Lung offers the ONLY 3 DIVER Battery Powered Hookah System in the World! 3 divers to 35ft! Quick Change-Out Battery Feature allows you to get…
THOMAS LYNCH OF ELDERSBURG, MD HAS WON THE 2016 SSI MASTER DIVER CHALLENGE GRAND PRIZE #1. Thomas has won a trip for one on his choice of one of AGGRESSOR FLEET YACHTS. Thomas has been diving since 1985, completed 6 SSI Specialty Diver Certifications and is a Level 7 Diver with over 345 logged dives.…
As the leader of “Dive Safety Through Education,” the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) and the community dedicated to the NAUI Green Diver Initiative (GDI) are working diligently to empower individuals to preserve and conserve the ocean planet. “The end of April 22 did not signify the end of Earth Day projects and…
On June 1, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord, a voluntary agreement outlining potentially significant criteria for participation and compliance with the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Though less than a treaty, and not ratified by the US Congress, the US signed the Accord in 2016, as one of…
Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Luke Murphy served two tours in Iraq, the second tour ending abruptly when his group’s Humvee came across an EFP-IED. Everyone in the vehicle suffered injuries, Luke receiving the worst, losing one leg and severely damaging the other. Twenty-nine surgeries later his salvaged leg and a prosthetic are the key…
