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
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
