scuba

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, [...]

From a Students Perspective: The reason we teach scuba in small groups

April 22, 2010

This is a message we received on Facebook about a “divers” experience in her Open Water class.    She had originally asked if her being extremely nervous, even though she’s certified, is normal.   This is her thought on the differences in a mega-class (more than 8 students) vs. a small class: “Thank you so much for [...]

TEAM BODY GLOVE (surfers) go diving in La Paz Mexico

August 24, 2009

First in a series of TEAM BODY GLOVE doing a surf/scuba vacation on the Baja. This is one of the top places on my list to go…so jealous!! But for now…if you’re interested in learning to scuba dive in the Seattle area, we’re here ready to teach you!

GirlDiver Lifestyle: What’s a good girl to wear?

July 23, 2009

The pool session. This is probably the first time since childhood swimming lessons you’ll be asked to participate in a class in a bathing suit. And for those who are not avid swimmers or pageant models, this may be one of the toughest parts of your open water class. The bathing suit. One piece? Two [...]

Green Travelers Fly Coach

June 19, 2009

In an effort to save our oceans, we need to realize that oceans, earth and sky are all interconnected in one big bubble. This article came from http://www.cheapflights.com/ and I think it’s a worthy read. One of my best friends uses recyclable shopping bags, yet refuses the idea of coach. Hmmm…. Sure, flying isn’t always [...]

Scuba Girls: The 1 Thing All Women have in Common

March 20, 2009

The one thing all women have in common: XX chromosones. That’s it…that’s all. Other than that, we’re all pretty individual. I’m a female in the scuba world who likes land excursions. I don’t want to dive five dives per day for seven days. I want two dives per day and an afternoon in the jungle. [...]

The List

October 30, 2008

50 things to accomplish by Age 50. Deadline: October 1, 2017. Build a million dollar business, not for the money, but more as a benchmark of serving othersLive on a sailboatLive in a foreign countryHave Christmas in a snow laden cabinSwim with Stellar Sea Lions in HornbyExperience kite surfingLearn to watercolorTrek thru NepalRide an elephant [...]

50 by 50

October 29, 2008

My friend (and student) Sacha Blue introduced me to a new way of goal setting. A goal is simply a dream with a deadline, so Sacha, at 28 years old, came up with the 30 things she wished for by age 30. Her dream list can be found here. I’ve passed thirty…and forty. So, luckily, [...]

Diving Maui

October 27, 2008

Divers flock to Maui to learn how to scuba dive.  A tropical paradise, azure blue waters and white sandy beaches…along with a white board in the classroom? When going on vacation to get certified to dive, you’ll want to be aware of your options.   All agencies, PADI, NAUI, SSI and SDI/TDI offer “referrals”.   You do [...]

GirlDiver Environment: Shark Fin Soup

March 10, 2008

My roommate came home from the Asian market today with a banana flower. This is the flower, that left to bloom and change, will eventually bear banana fruit. Not sure what we’re going to do with the banana flower, but I’m sure I’ll find it in a dish on a table near me soon. She [...]