A couple of years ago I was at a crossroads in my life, we had just gone into our first of many Covid lockdowns in 2020 when I asked myself; What are you doing with your life? When covid hit I got in touch with DiveHQ to do my Diploma course in professional scuba instructing […]
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From simulation to reality. A Story of IDC to employment
There are a lot of things to still learn after you get your fabled OWS Instructor certification. I completed mine in 2021, the period of closed borders, zoom class sessions and lockdowns in New Zealand. We practiced our in-class briefings and skill demonstrations via webcam for over 4 weeks The main difference I found when […]
Taupo Diving
One of the most memorable dive trips for me was hands down the Taupo trip- where I got to drift dive down the Waikato River. As a part of my divemaster course with DIVEHQ we had a 4-day trip down to Taupo where we had the opportunity to do 4 drift dives plus a drift […]
Scallops (Pecten Novaezealandiae)
Scallops, common name ‘The New Zealand Scallop’, is a bivalve mollusc of the family Pectinidee, the scallops Pecten Novaezealandiae is a completely free-living, mobile and somewhat migratory. Scallops can swim with brief bursts of speed by clapping their shells together (Jet Propulsion) The two valves are asymmetric. The left valve is convex while the right […]
Night Diving
With Daylight Savings over you may feel like your opportunities to go diving after work are also over. But some of us are super excited that it is now night dive season! Take this opportunity to experience your local sites in a whole new light! You will be amazed at the changes that occur underwater […]
Spearfishing the Upper South
Since the start of the diving season last year, I’ve been scouring the coasts of the upper South Island from Wainui to Waikawa, chasing down all the elite table species. From Butters, Moki and Kahawai to the more elusive Kingfish, I’ve hunted through crooks, crags, rocks and reefs to get my hands on the very […]
Fiordland Beauty!
Fiordland is one of those dive sites around NZ that is on many people’s bucket list. This incredibly unique environment is popular for everyone from novice to old hand, from hunter to photographer. It is the abundance of life and biodiversity that appeals to pretty much every diver. The number of rare species and sheer […]
PADI ReActivate Scuba Refresher program
Sure, you have a certification card, but that doesn’t always mean you’re feeling ready to dive. Especially if you’ve been hanging at home for weeks at a time. If it has been awhile since your last dive, you may be in need of a PADI ReActivate scuba refresher program. Here are seven signs to look for. 1: […]
Living a healthy lifestyle while scuba diving
Scuba diving is a world renowned sport one of which is known for being one of the most relaxing yet fulfilling activities. Living and maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle will have many positive attributes that will improve your overall experience as a diver. Scuba diving is all the motivation you need to stay physically […]
Night Dive
Every diver loves to go for a dive during a warm sunny day, but what about at night? For the slightly more advanced diver, a night dive is a great way to enjoy diving from a whole new perspective. Meeting at the shop, the start to any dive trip. Allowing for everyone to get […]