7 February 2017 I was a bundle of energy and excitement as I boarded the little dive boat, our exploration vessel for the day’s journey through the islands of the greater Raja Ampat region. First stop? Manta Sandy, a prominent dive site and known manta cleaning station. It was about a 45 minute boat ride […]
Swimming in a Sea of Trash. Literally.
29 January 2017 Fifty-plus dives and I can safely say that this was the most disappointing dive of my life. Let me backtrack. For over a year I’ve been looking forward to visiting the Gili Islands of Lombok, Indonesia. I’d had several friends and colleagues recommend them as a great dive hub, so when I […]
How to Pick a Dive Shop
For me, one of the most daunting prospects when arriving in a new place, is finding a dive shop that’s a good match for me. This task is all the more intimidating in known dive hubs like Koh Tao, Thailand or the Gili’s in Indonesia, little islands that somehow house dozens of dive shops. How […]
Diving with Whale Sharks: Check
24 November 2016 “Ok guys, we just got word that it’s still at Southwest. We’re three minutes out. Gear up!” The excitement was palpable as eleven divers quickly donned their BCDs, strapped on weight belts, found fins and spit in masks (no foggy masks today). No one wanted to be the last one off the […]