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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, [...]

Girl Diver Profile – Sacha Blue – Underwater Portrait Photographer

May 6, 2010

  At GirlDiver, we are priviledged to be able to attract some of the finest, strongest women into our scuba programs.  One of our Team members, Sacha (aka…Sacha Blue) comes from the world of wedding photography.   And while she’s a stunning wedding photographer, when she paired her passion for pictures with her love of the [...]

Seattle Scuba Instruction by GirlDiver: Size really DOES matter!!

July 16, 2009

Sometimes smaller is better. In the world of scuba instruction, there are three varieties of instructional programs. First, we have the MegaClasses. These classes are designed to push the maximum amount of students through a program in the least amount of time. There are limits imposed by certification agencies to number of students to instructors, [...]

June 19, 2009

1. All time really is beach time. When I was in the corporate world, I ran 15 minutes ahead of any appointment on my hectic schedule. Traffic backups created a tight feeling in my chest and impatience for retail lines churned in my stomach. I was never late, no matter what. But living now in [...]

Choosing your Scuba Gear – Part 2

June 15, 2009

Now that you’ve made your list of things you want to do in the new world underwater, it’s time to make some SMART equipment choices. Your next step is information gathering. Manufacturers websites and brochures can let you see what’s available. Often, they will explain the function of the equipment, activities and temperatures it’s rated [...]

GirlDiver Scuba Adventure: The Girls Take it Tandem

February 27, 2007

In the quest to give GirlDiver more credibility in the eyes of the female divers who do not adorn themselves with OPI nails and Sephora mascara, we’ve planned a series of dives that will allow us to delve into the more adventurous side of diving. And…as a bonus…ALL these dives will ROCK! The first dive [...]