Drysuit Dilemmas – The Michelin Man Chronicles
“Who knew a little air in the feet could turn a student into a breakdancer?” There’s a special kind of chaos that occurs when a diver first wriggles into a…
Teaching Tales shares wild, witty, and wise stories from the trenches of scuba instruction. Learn what it’s really like teaching underwater. From epic fails to triumphs, each tale brings a lesson. These real experiences help divers and instructors grow. Written by a seasoned scuba pro who’s seen it all. Dive deep into the humor, heart, and hazards of teaching diving. Perfect for curious divers, aspiring instructors, or anyone who loves a good story.
Scuba Finning Techniques: The Fin-Fu Fiasco – Leg Day Strikes Back
Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood and hilariously mis-executed aspects of scuba diving, scuba finning techniques. If you've ever found yourself in the splash zone of a newbie…
Octopus Wrestling: When Out-of-Air Goes Off the Rails
"I said I was out-of-air, not asking for a surprise suplex!” Welcome back to another Teaching Tuesday, where we unpack the lessons learned from the depths, this time, quite literally.…
The Battle of the Descent Line – Surface Drama Galore
They say patience is a virtue, but waiting for everyone to descend together, that’s enlightenment. Ah yes, the scene is set. A tranquil sea, a glorious sun overhead, and a…
Mask Madness: How to Fix a Leaky Dive Mask!
Ever tried clearing your mask mid-panic? It’s like trying to floss a shark’s teeth mid-bite. If you’ve ever had to fix a leaking dive mask mid-dive, welcome to the club!…
Scuba Weight Tips: Master Your Buoyancy
Teaching Tuesday: Tips to improve your weight placement (and a free fillable buoyancy log at the end) If I had a dollar for every time someone insisted they were neutrally…
Teaching Tuesday: The BCD: Effective Tool or Balloon Animal?
The BCD, When Good Gear Goes on a Tangent. The Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), a divers underappreciated safety device! Welcome back to Teaching Tuesday, where we lovingly roast poor diving…
🦑Teaching Tuesday: Air Hog and the Tank of Doom
Welcome back, fellow bubble-blowers! It’s another Teaching Tuesday at Angry Octopus Diving, where we turn dive fails into dive wisdom served with sarcasm, salt, and maybe a little humility. Today’s…
Teaching Tuesday: Buoyancy Blunders and the Hovering Hooligans
Welcome back, reef wranglers and fin-flapping adventurers! It’s another Teaching Tuesday here at Angry Octopus Diving, your salty source for dive smarts with a side of sarcasm. Today’s topic: buoyancy…
Stop Touching Stuff, Captain Clutchy
Hands Off the Coral...and the Wreck, and the Sand, and the Fish... Seriously. I was guiding a group on a dive to one of the classic wooden wrecks in the…