by John Flanders, Academy of Scuba There are many folks who ask, “how do you Scuba dive in Phoenix”? Arizona is, after all, the “all beach, no ocean state”. However, those of us who dive … that crave blowing bubbles, no matter what the temperature is outside or how far away the nearest ‘mega resort’ [...]

The dive community in Phoenix is a small but tight family. Around town, there are several socials every month in which divers gather together. However, many of the divers in the community are searching for more interaction than just a crowded restaurant gathering full of strangers. These divers are looking to share ideas, experiences, tips, [...]

As the summer rolls to an end around the country, the Phoenix area is still scoring 100 degree days.  Unlike most cities around the United States, summer doesn’t come to an end on Labor Day weekend.   In fact, it is common to have 100 degree days well into the month of October.  And, when those [...]

Most people who walk into a Scuba shop for the first time are thrown into sensory overload as to the mountain of equipment in front of them is so daunting and foreign to them. With a glazed look in their eyes, they approach the dive professional behind the counter and tell them they are interested [...]

College campuses around the country are back in session. There is a new throng of freshmen flooding the counselor offices trying to make sense of this “college thing”. A new crop of seniors are combing through their transcripts seeing where they may have some “holes” that need to be filled so they can graduate in [...]

Scuba diving is one of the most beautiful recreational activities out there but with it’s great beauty and awe comes risks. The key to having a successful dive is knowing the risks and how to either eliminate them or minimize them. Certified: The biggest risk out there is that people are scuba diving without being [...]