Freediving Fins vs. Scuba Fins: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
When it comes to diving, your fins are your propulsion system, giving you the power to explore the underwater world. But not all fins are created equal. Freediving fins and...
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Freediving Fins vs. Scuba Fins: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
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Be a Prepared Diver: Safety is Non-Negotiable
We’ve all experienced it—a snapped fin strap, a leaky regulator, or worse. Equipment issues can derail the most exciting dive plans. Lets discuss essentials to keep you diving.
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Are Your Regulator Hoses Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know
There’s a critical piece of scuba equipment that often gets overlooked—your regulator hoses. Manufacturers typically recommend replacing scuba regulator hoses every 3 to 5 years.
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Divers Night 2024: Cape Town’s Dive Community Shines Bright!
There’s something special about the first Saturday of November. Each year, divers from every corner of the globe come together for International Divers Night—a thrilling, worldwide dive that brings out...
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Whale Season in Cape Town: Spotting the Giants of False Bay
Every year from July to December, Cape Town’s coastline becomes a prime spot for whale watching as these gentle giants grace our shores. This is the peak season to witness...
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African Penguins Facing Extinction: What You Can Do to Help
The African Penguin is teetering on the edge of extinction, and if action isn't taken soon, they may disappear from the wild by 2035. On October 8, 2024, we had...
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Jellyfish in Cape Town: What You Need to Know and How to Treat Stings
With summer fast approaching in Cape Town, it's the perfect time to start thinking about beach days and ocean adventures. Along with the excitement of warm weather and clear waters,...
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Dive Cape Town Like a Pro: The Real Top 5 Dive Spots – Part 1 (Simon's Town)
Our own top 5 dive sites in Cape Town. This is part one of a three-part series, where we'll take you on a tour of Cape Town’s best shore and...
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Rocky Banks – A Dive Site Like No Other
This site offers a diving experience unlike any other around the Cape Peninsula and False Bay, with visibility that’s often superior to other dive locations. The reef is a riot...
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Scuba Cylinders: What's Legal and What's Not in South Africa
When it comes to scuba diving, your cylinder is your lifeline. Keeping it safe and legal is non-negotiable and not only important to you, but also others that dive with...
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Why Enriched Air Nitrox Should Be Your Next Adventure
Ready to take your diving game to new depths? The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Specialty course is calling your name! This isn’t just any specialty—it’s the most popular one for a...
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7 Essential ways to deal cramps while diving
These sudden, unexpected muscle spasms can quickly interrupt your dive, but don't worry! We're here to help you understand why cramps happen, how to prevent them, and what to do...
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MPA Scuba permit - a thing of the past
If you have been trying to renew your scuba diving permit to dive in the Marine Protected Areas you would have noticed that it is no longer available on either...
