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GirlDiver Scuba Instruction – Seattle – Open Water Checklist

November 25, 2010

So, you’ve signed up for one of our classes…and you KNOW the gear is all included. One of your friends signed up with a local dive shop and they were required to purchase a snorkeling package. Why? What’s the difference in philosophy? At GirlDiver, we put instruction first. We believe if we create an addiction, [...]

GirlTalk: Scuba Marketing to Women

October 21, 2010

“Where is the fashion in diving?” asked one of the attendee’s in one of our recent Girl Goes Shopping events.  The shop owner explained that to add a color to thread, the thread must first be bleached, which lessens the integrity of the thread and your gear won’t last for ten years. “Why do I [...]

Tropical Scuba Class – What gear should I buy for this?

June 2, 2010

Many divers in the world get certified in their “backyard”, whether it’s a reservoir, a lake or a larger body of water they don’t plan on diving again.  The main purpose for their certification is to drift above colorful coral in warm water destinations, and while they appreciate doing the check out dives locally, they [...]

GirlDiver Beauty: Hoods and Hair

December 1, 2009

Dive Diva’s everywhere have questioned how to tame their wild tresses. While we know that we aren’t going to look like the Sports Illustrated models after a dive, we certainly shouldn’t surrender to a shaved head either. Saltwater wreaks havoc on our hair leaving a salt residue that depletes the hair of it’s natural moisture. [...]

GirlDiver Beauty: Waterproof Mascara

December 1, 2009

This is an absolutely unbiased article, due to the fact that the major cosmetic manufacturers have not offered any form of monetary gain for GirlDiver endorsement. However, if the cosmetic industry would like to offer monetary incentives for GirlDiver endorsement, you’ll see a “Waterproof Mascara’s Part II” accordingly. As you’re gazing into the eyes of [...]

GirlDiver Lifestyle: Underwater Bras

August 9, 2009

Underwater is no place for Gear Failure…Especially Brazierre Failure So, what’s the big deal about the “right bra” for diving? Well, since women are a breath ahead on air consumption versus our male counterparts, our ability to stay under longer is legendary. No GirlDiver wants to end her anticipated 90 minute dive at the 50 [...]

Going Solo – Travel Smarts for Alone Time

August 30, 2006

Many women dream of taking a solo adventure. Kayaker extrodinaire Sheryl Clough coined the phrase, “Go now, and go solo”. Women travel safely all over the world, both solo and in the company of others. As you embark on a solo adventure, you’ll have naysayers. Thank them for their concern, prepare yourself well and then [...]