What Makes an Organized Dive Trip Different For many divers, the excitement of scuba diving extends far beyond the local lake or weekend day trip. We embrace the opportunity to explore world class scuba diving destinations, encounter unique marine li.. Read More

Diving Lake Travis from a Party Barge Let's dive Lake Travis from some big boats. Yes, the party barges! The party barges we use can each hold up to 50 guests. We bring our dive gear, food and beverages, and the boats provide the rest, including .. Read More

New Wetsuits, BCDs and Goggles in the Shop Hello, Tom's Dive & Swim customers! We've got some exciting new goodies in the shop, and we couldn't wait to share them with you! Whether you're getting ready to dive, swim, or simply enj.. Read More

The Long Hose Regulator Setup, Explained A simple equipment upgrade that can improve both your buddy's safety and your comfort: the long hose. One of the most transferable pieces of equipment from the technical diving world to recreational scuba .. Read More

The Optimize Pathway: Take Control of Your Time Underwater Last month we highlighted our second training pathway, Explore & Enrich. This month we will consider a pathway focused on gas management, equipment knowledge and dive planning habits that.. Read More

Diving Mammoth Lake with Tom's Dive Club Some dive sites are destinations. Others are classrooms. Mammoth Lake is both. Our recent Tom's Dive Club trip to Mammoth Lake gave us exactly what makes club diving so valuable: time underwater, time .. Read More

Why Showing Up Is the Best Part of Diving A couple of months ago, we used a very simple phrase for our summer newsletter: Get In The Water. This summer, I had a chance to take some of my own advice. I joined the Tom's trip to Bonaire, spending a .. Read More

Get In The Water Every summer feels a little different, and they all seem to begin the same way. One day, almost without noticing, you start thinking about diving again. Maybe it's the longer days. Maybe it's the warmer water. Maybe it's .. Read More

What's New This Summer   Summer diving season is here, and that means many of us are thinking about our next trip, our next class, and maybe even our next gear upgrade. Whether you're preparing for a local dive, planning an upcoming vacation.. Read More

What Class Should I Take Next?   One of the most common questions I hear is, "What specialty should I take next?"  With more than 30 SSI specialties available, it's a fair question. Last month, we introduced the concept of tra.. Read More