For those who don’t know me, my name is David Strike and I’m sorry to not be there with you at ADEX2025, an event that has now firmly established itself as one of the world’s great dive shows. My own… Read More ›
dive training
Quality Vs Quantity
Having spent a considerable portion of my life either organising, or helping to organise, dive-related events and activities, I was, until recently, rather proud to have had a hand in the development and growth of both the ADEX and the… Read More ›
Peter Fields – Diving Explorer
Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Peter Fields’ early ambitions to be a military aircraft pilot were thwarted when, after taking flying training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, he was grounded for spurious reasons by an Army… Read More ›
Terry Cummins – Dive Educator
Some years ago, I interviewed, Terry Cummins – then still involved with PADI – on his thoughts about diving, and, more particularly, the diving industry. Since then, he has added to his academic qualifications with a PhD. A person who… Read More ›
A Load of ‘Old Cobblers’.
It was almost dusk on one of those perfect days in late Summer. Krabmann, our host, eased his bulk out of the sturdy Planters chair and set about freshening our drinks, pausing occasionally to listen to the muffled sounds of… Read More ›
Is It Dark In There? By Steve Lewis
Reviewing a book is made so much easier when the reviewer has, at the very least, a smidgeon of insider knowledge regarding the topic. Regrettably, pride often stands in the way when it comes to confessing one’s ignorance. Which is… Read More ›
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