SPECIAL REPORT
{Martini’s Law: this delicious-sounding principle explains the effects of nitrogen narcosis. Once below 20m, every additional 10m reportedly has a similar effect as consuming a dry martini. This is why so many accidents happen at depth.}
{Never freedive after scuba diving. Also, avoid any rigorous exercise after diving as increased blood flow might lead to bubble formation and cause decompression sickness (DCS)}
SCUBA COURSES
There are several recognised scuba certifying agencies, the largest being PADI, SSI, NAUI, and CMAS.
LEVEL 1 Open Water (Scuba Diver)
LEVEL 2 Advanced Open Water (Advanced)
LEVEL 3 Rescue Diver
LEVEL 4 Divemaster
As cruisers, we can find ourselves in some of the most beautiful places this world has to offer. But more often than not, the real magic lies just below the surface, in the world of the aquatic.
My wife, Rachel, previously worked as a research diver and Divemaster. Years ago, as we prepared to go cruising, she made it known that one of her few requirements of going sailing long term was to
