Category: SCUBA dive
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Tech Diving in Anilao, Batangas: Mainit Bubble
Another weekend dive in Anilao! An action-packed Sunday: a tech dive near a volcanic activity, two rec dives in Twin Rocks and the Cathedral and a night dive at Anilao Pier.
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Tech Diving in Anilao, Batangas: My Nitrogen Narcosis Story
My latest tech diving adventure in Anilao pushed me to 51.2m – my deepest dive yet! At 50m, nitrogen narcosis hit hard, I actually laughed out loud underwater without realizing it. If you’re looking to book your next tech dive but only have weekends free, this post is for you.
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Getting Certified in Technical Diving Using Garmin Descent Mk3 (Part 3)
There’s limited documentation about using Garmin Descent Mk3 for technical diving training. So, here I share my experience using its features like dive readiness monitoring, multi-gas configuration, dive planning features, and post-dive analysis during my certification.
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Birthday Dive in Puerto Galera: Getting Certified in Technical Diving! (Part 2)
Six intensive days of Intro to Tech + Advanced Nitrox + Decompression Procedures with TDI at Tech Asia, Puerto Galera. From relearning basic skills with double tanks to reaching 45 meters with three tanks, this detailed account covers daily challenges, successes, failures, and what to expect during technical diving certification training.
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Birthday Dive in Puerto Galera: Getting Certified in Technical Diving! (Part 1)
After nine years of recreational diving and 213 dives, I decided to enter the technical diving world. If you’re serious about diving but don’t want to become a Divemaster, and love exploring depths, wrecks, and caves, technical diving might be your next path. Here’s my progression and certification journey.
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Diving in Kenting, Taiwan: Testing GoPro 13 Underwater Macro Setup
Fresh out of the box, I tested my new GoPro 13 with a custom underwater macro photography setup in Kenting’s challenging conditions. From building the rig (yep, adult money!) to battling equipment hiccups underwater, here’s my complete breakdown of costs, configuration, and the results!
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Chinese New Year in Sogod Bay, Philippines: Scuba Dives, Frogfish, and Whale Sharks
If you find yourself in a country where Chinese New Year is celebrated, this trip report is for you! If you’re eager to see whale sharks but are concerned about the unethical practices in Oslob, and don’t mind spending money on a non-guaranteed sighting, this adventure is ideal for you. Additionally, if you’re a beginner
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