As part of their training, all divers are introduced to pre-dive buddy checks. It is a fundamental safety routine, typically remembered using the acronym BWRAF: Buoyancy, Weights, Releases, Air, Final checks. Over the years, divers have come up with all sorts of memorable phrases to help recall it, some printable, some not. Despite how basic […]
There are famous dive sites—and then there’s the SS Thistlegorm. Often described as one of the world’s most iconic wreck dives, it’s a place where history, atmosphere, and marine life intersect in a way that stays with you long after you surface. On my recent liveaboard holiday with Master Liveaboards, I had the chance to
We had long talked about a dive trip to the Isle of Mull, so when one of our club members moved to the Island and offered accommodation at his croft it was far too good an opportunity to refuse. We set off, a party of six divers with our RHIB on its trailer and our kit, cylinders and mobile compressor towed behind our second vehicle.
At Kilmarnock Sub Aqua Club, we have been fortunate over the years to share the water with some truly remarkable individuals. Few, however, left a mark quite like Craig McVicar. Craig was a past BDO of Kilmarnock Sub Aqua Club and a diver whose character, resilience and leadership continue to inspire those who knew him.
This post is part of a blog series where I restarted my journey in diving after 8 years on dry land. The introduction post is here and the previous post is here. Just over a year after earning my PADI Open Water certification in Montego Bay, and now towards the end of the COVID pandemic,
After eight years away from diving, Montego Bay was where I rediscovered scuba diving and reignited my passion for the underwater world. This wasn’t just a vacation – it was the start of a new chapter in my global dive journey. My Introduction post is here In preperation for going, my wife got me a
Eight years. That’s how long I stayed dry—well, dry from diving anyway. Life, work, and career took over, and my fins gathered dust. But in 2020, standing on the white sands of Montego Bay, I decided it was time to dive back in—literally. This is the story of rediscovering scuba diving after years away, and
Diving with Sandals: A ScotSAC Diver’s Perspective If you’re a qualified diver looking for a stress-free, all-inclusive dive experience, Sandals Resorts should be on your radar. Over the years, I’ve visited several Sandals properties – Montego Bay, Ochi (twice), Antigua, South Coast, Royal Barbados, and Halcyon Beach in St. Lucia – and completed more than
Every diver remembers that first big milestone—the moment when training turns into achievement. This week, we’re proud to celebrate two of our rising stars: Robert Murray and Beth Brown, who have both taken huge steps forward in their scuba diving journey. Rab’s Branch Diver Success Robert, known to the club as “Big Rab,” didn’t just
Scuba diving has given me more than just breathtaking views of coral reefs and shipwrecks—it has given me stories, friendships, and communities that stretch across the world. Every dive feels like the start of a new chapter, not just underwater but in the connections I make above the surface. 🏴 From Kilmarnock to the Clubhouse
