Favourite Dives: Shark Canyon

By Gary Ward

Frigate Island, one of the eastern-most cays is one of our favourite locations for more challenging dives as it sits close to the “drop off” and the strong Atlantic currents. Shark Canyon is probably the most challenging of challenging sites, and one we get the opportunity to dive very rarely.

Favourite Dives: Layer Cake

By Gary Ward

Gary writes about his favourite dive at Layer Cake, down among the small cays to the South of Carriacou. This one is an exciting fast drift dive, for experienced divers only – the kind of dive that puts a big grin on your face!

A Day in the Life….. of a Dive Shop Owner

By Gary Ward

Is this the role that I expected when I started my scuba career? Probably not. I love my job and I love the people around me. I recognize that I run a small business in the tourism service industry and the requirements of a small business do not change regardless of where you are in the world. In that regard I love what I do and doing it here in Carriacou.

Favourite Dives: Sharkies Hideaway Pt1 @ Mabouya Island

By Gary Ward

Maximum Depth: 22m / 73 ft Level:   Easy & Relaxing Sharkies Hideaway is the name of the dive sites along the western side of Mabouya Island which we have split into part 1 and part 2.  During the winter is can be an exposed entry and exit due to northerly winds and swells, but…

Dive Course Focus: Wreck & Advanced Wreck Diver

By Gary Ward

There are many people who are fascinated by the concept of diving around huge man-made structures, whereas for others the idea of diving on a wreck offers no allure at all.  Ships, airplanes and even cars can be fascinating to explore and are usually teeming with life. There are three principal reasons why a wreck…

Diving in the Tropics: Is staying warm really an issue?

By Gary Ward

We all imagine diving in the tranquil blue warm waters of the tropics.  We can see the waves gently lapping against the side of the dive boat and the azure blue patches in the water.  The sun is shining and there are fluffy white clouds drifting in the sky. The water temperature is a heady…