The 2025 Yap Day Festival celebrated the vibrant culture of Yap, showcasing traditional crafts, dances, and culinary experiences. A highlight was the rebuilding and sailing of a traditional Yapese canoe, reflecting the island’s maritime heritage. This event provided opportunities for visitors to engage with Yap’s rich history related to the ocean and its traditions. The…
Amanda Baker is a dedicated technical diver from South Carolina who transitioned from sport diving to technical diving to explore deeper waters and historical wrecks. She enjoys various types of technical diving, especially deep wreck dives, and values training that enhances her skills and safety. As a woman in a male-dominated field, Amanda emphasizes the…
Amanda Baker is a technical diving instructor from South Carolina who began her diving journey right after turning 18. Initially, she found recreational diving challenging but ultimately developed a passion for exploring deeper dive sites, particularly wrecks and caves. She emphasizes the importance of confidence and problem-solving skills in technical diving while also addressing the…
Amanda Baker is a passionate technical diver from South Carolina. She started diving at 18 and eventually transitioned to technical diving to explore sites beyond recreational limits. Baker enjoys deep wreck diving most and values safety and self-reliance in her training. As a woman in a male-dominated field, she has faced challenges but encourages others…
Amanda Baker is a technical diving instructor based in South Carolina, who started scuba diving soon after her 18th birthday. Though her first dives were challenging, she grew passionate about exploring underwater history, especially wreck diving. Amanda emphasizes the importance of safety, self-reliance, and problem-solving in technical diving. She also highlights the need for women…
Amanda Baker is a passionate technical diver from South Carolina. She started diving right after she turned 18 and quickly moved from sport diving to technical diving to explore deeper sites and interesting wrecks. She enjoys various types of technical diving, especially deep wreck diving, and emphasizes the importance of finding skilled instructors and building…
Amanda Baker is a passionate technical diver from South Carolina. She began diving at 18 and soon wanted to explore beyond recreational limits. Her favorite type of diving is deep wreck diving, where she enjoys discovering the history behind sunken ships. Despite challenges as a woman in a male-dominated sport, she emphasizes the importance of…
A safety stop is an important pause for scuba divers as they ascend from deeper water, especially in challenging environments like the St. Lawrence River. This stop allows divers to adjust to changes in pressure, which helps prevent decompression sickness. By hovering at a certain depth, divers can ensure a safer return to the surface….
A British woman, 26-year-old Alexandra May Clarke, is missing after a fire broke out on the dive boat Davy Jones Locker in Koh Tao, Thailand. The fire reportedly started in the engine room due to an overflow of gasoline during refueling. Other passengers managed to jump into the water and were rescued, but Ms. Clarke…
Saba is a hidden gem in the Caribbean, perfect for adventurers and nature lovers. While the island lacks sandy beaches, it boasts stunning landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and an array of diving opportunities. The Saba Marine Park surrounds the island and offers unique diving sites like “The Pinnacles,” where divers can see hammerhead sharks and colorful…