As a family activity, scuba diving will always bring parents and their kids together and couples too… Today we went out for a Open water course dive and the boyfriend, who is quite an experience diver, came along to enjoy and share the incredible underwater world of Koh Lipe, Thailand. While the student was performing the skills, he made sure to take a lot of pictures as its always a very memorable... Read More
Another usual day for us, lovely weather, nice visibility and all the marine life Koh Lipe has to offer such as sea horses, bamboo shark, juvenile oriental sweet lip just to name a few… Just after the first dive, there a little plus… Our captain, as sharp as his eyes are, spotted 2 Minke Whales from very far… Divers could not believe it…. After taking pictures and admiring the beauty of these... Read More
Although we learn some techniques to equalize our ears, there are many other ways to do so and you can choose whatever feels better for you. Here are some: VALSALVA MANEUVER: This is the most common method divers learn. Pinch your nose and gently blow through your nose. TOYNBEE MANEUVER: Swallow while your nose is pinched. LOWREY TECHNIQUE: A combination of Valsalva and Toynbee applied at the... Read More
I was so excited to start my Open Water Course with Castaway divers. At first I was slightly nervous, but when I got underwater and began to see the beauty and serenity of corals and marine life I felt in Love! I am completely addicted to diving now. What a touching experience being on the other side and seeing how different the underwater world is. Fish working together, corals protecting marine... Read More
While swimming along beautiful coral reef and watching the magnificent marine life you are asking yourself, how can I feel like peeing again when I had just made a toilet stop right before I got in the water? The answer is very simple: Immersion diuresis. Immersion, topped up by water temperature that is coller than air, causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the extremities, resulting on an increased... Read More
