Nov 7, 2011 Posted by Chaela Sumner

DEMA Show 2011 Day 4 Coverage

Here is a summary of what we saw on day four of the 2011 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. We spoke at length with Elaine Kwee, founder of DiVo, a non-profit environmental organization based in Australia whose aim is to bring more recreational divers to active marine conservation/research participation. Elaine strives to make a difference with the DiVo Voluntourism program, which brings recreational divers... read more

Oct 6, 2011 Posted by John McKenzie

There is No Excuse: Stop the madness of losing divers at sea

The report this past week of two more divers left at sea needs to be the last (R J Diving Ventures leaves two divers in open water). The entire dive community needs to send the message to dive charters that there can be no excuse for leaving divers at sea. There are so many simple practices and fail-safe solutions to make sure your divers are back on board we all want to scream, “STOP THE MADNESS.”... read more

Jan 29, 2011 Posted by John McKenzie

Nautilus Lifeline keeps divers and dive boats connected – DEMA 2010 BEST IN SHOW

I’ve had the chance to stand on the deck of a dive boat and watch for divers to pop to the surface. I felt a subtle anxiety as I scanned the waters, looking, waiting, watching. If you’ve had this experience, too,  you will immediately understand the value of the Nautilus Lifeline GPS marine radio. Even in a gentle rolling swell it is very hard to spot divers. They blend in and are hidden behind... read more

Nov 18, 2010 Posted by Chaela Sumner

DEMA SHOW UPDATE – LIVE – Day 2

We’ve all read stories of distressed divers who find themselves far away from the dive boat upon ascent.  Today we got "the scoop" from Nautilus Lifeline Marine Radio inventor Captain Michael M. Lever, on this device, available through D.A.N.   Carry the device with you on every dive and never be left alone in the water.  Simply press and hold the "red button"... read more

Mar 21, 2010 Posted by John McKenzie

Do you trust that Gas? – Tips for Getting Safe Dive Air

At some point before every dive you hand over the care of your lungs to the dive shop employee filling your tank. Few divers ever think about and even less understand what goes on behind the scenes in preparing and operating the complex system that fills his/her tank. When we did research on this question we came away surprised that we ever get good air. Air compressor and purification systems are... read more