Moment of truth: How the World Spearfish champs played out
With Jackson Shields Boats launched, gear meticulously checked. It was the night before day one. As a team we discussed our ideal plans to make sure we …
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Getting around the wrecks of the Solomon Islands
Story and images by Dave Abbott Part 1: Guadacanal When you head away for a dive trip to a place with more than 900 islands bathed in clear tropical waters …
Sidemount your tanks? Why would you? Here’s 7 reasons
By Steve Davis, Tech Sidemount Instructor and host of “Speaking Sidemount” podcast When you ask a sidemount diver what they love most about sidemount they …
Volivoli – the total Fiji experience in one place
Fiji’s best dive resort also a playground for families By Laura Waters It’s no secret that Fiji loves families. The locals are famously friendly and …
Havannah Harbour, heavenly haven in Vanuatu
Over the hill and not too far away from the hustle and bustle of Port Vila lies the haven of Havannah Harbour, an inviting mecca of palm lined beaches, …
Meeting the unexpected in the Philippines
Drifting on the current along a drop-off at Apo Island in the Philippines and I was reminded once again how dreamlike diving can be. Real and unreal. In the …
Gearing up for the World Spearfishing Champs in Portugal
Preparation is key for spearfishing competition such as the World Spearfishing Champs as knowledge of the area and species is extremely important. So our New …
Why isn’t the government interested in the wreck of Cook’s Endeavour
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the location of the final resting place of Captain James Cook’s HMB Endeavour just off Newport Rhode Island in the …
Solomons, ultimate diving
The Solomon Islands, aptly named the Hapi Isles, is the epitome of a hidden South Pacific paradise, rich in art, dance and iconic panpipe music. These 992 …
Marine Reserves experience winning hearts & minds for the sea
We should think of our marine reserves as ‘wet libraries’, says Samara Nicholas (left), founder of the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme. They should …