Scuba Buddha

07/28/2026

Insulation board in place, furring boards installed and gaps sealed. Looking ugly is fine since the next step is covering it all with double bubble radiant barrier.

07/24/2026

The truck may still be out of commission for a bit longer but there is still always something going on at The Scuba Buddha. The dive trailer is getting insulation

07/21/2026

A wonderful article on solo diving. This is a hot topic in the industry. Some believe you should only dive with a buddy. Others believe they are safer diving on their own with the proper training and equipment.

Even if you never plan on diving without a buddy, there is a lot to learn for you in this course. A few things to think about:

1. Instructors/divemasters. If you are teaching new divers, in an emergency do you honestly have a buddy to help you? If you are setting up the area you are going to be training in, do you always have a buddy helping. Even tying in an anchor line to the dive site is usually a 1 person job.

2. Do you travel and dive in locations where they team you up with a buddy you don’t know? Even with a buddy, do you want to rely on them to be there, and know what to do in an emergency? Who hasn’t experienced the “same ocean” dive buddy? The knowledge learned in this course will not only help you deal with such situations, but honestly make you a better dive buddy.

3. Who are the worst dive buddies? Underwater photographers and spear fishermen. If these are types of diving you do or are interested, this is a great course for you.

So what are the requirements. You must have at least 100 dives and be at least Advanced or advanced adventure diver.

Ready to learn more about this course, or ready to sign up. Reach out for more information.

Solo diving is not about diving alone. It's about advanced training, redundancy, discipline, and personal responsibility.

07/14/2026

It’s been a while but more great things happening at The Scuba Buddha.

We are officially an SDI and TDI training facility, not just an independent instructor. Stay tuned for more information.

We also are officially a distributor for Big Blue dive lights. If you haven’t experience these lights, you owe it to yourself to take a look at them. Their lights are high quality and the company is amazing to deal with. They have a full line of lights from recreational to technical lights. Video lights and combination lights that have a wide beam light for video and a narrow beam light when you need to communicate with your dive buddy or pe*****te the darkness. They also have a full line of underwater videography and photography accessories, DSMBs, reels, spools, helmets and other dive items.

I am getting ready to place an order with them in the next 2 weeks. If you are interested, please take a look at their website or reach out to me for more info.

07/01/2026

Scientists report a rare blue octopus near the Galápagos Islands. Marine teams record its unusual shape and bright color under deep water. Researchers say the animal shows traits not often seen in local species.

Ocean surveys continue across the region to map deep sea life. Each dive adds new records that expand known marine biodiversity. Public interest grows as footage spreads across research channels.

Marine biologists plan more dives to study behavior and habitat patterns. Findings may help explain how deep sea species adapt and survive.

06/30/2026

Hahahaha

02/10/2026

Any interest in a day of diving at Lake Jocassee one of the next 2 weekends? To get a boat we need at least 6 divers. I have 2 right now so hoping for at least 4 move.

Cost is $55 per person and includes 2 tanks w/air. Dive site will be anchored at The Junk. Plenty to see there in the 60’ depth range. This also sits right on. The top of the wall so if you want deeper you are a few fin kicks away.

Shouldn’t have to say this, but water will be cold. Plan accordingly LOL

Let me know asap if there is any interest

01/30/2026

More big news from the Scuba Buddha.

We are officially a dealer for Big Blue Dive Lights.

Regardless of the type of diving you do, a quality dive light is a valuable tool. Big Blue carries a full range of lights for technical and recreational diving along with photography and video lights. Not to mention camera and GoPro trays and accessories. And for those of us who brave the cold waters, they carry everything necessary to power heated undergarments under your drysuit.

01/02/2026

Big things are happening at The Scuba Buddha for 2026. We are growing and expanding, starting with our new dive trailer. Stay tuned for updates

12/15/2025

Interested in learning scuba fill station operations? How about blending nitrox or trimix?

Jan 24-25 I will be teaching all 3 certifications:

If you are interested in any of these classes please reach out to me for additional information

SDI Scuba Air Fill Technician:
This detailed course offers more than just the basics of air filling; it’s a comprehensive dive into the responsibilities and safety practices of an Air Fill Station Technician. You’ll emerge with a profound understanding of the main causes of accidents in air filling, the risks and hazards associated with compressed gas cylinders, and the safe operating principles that prevent them. The course covers everything from the definition of breathing grade air, factors affecting air quality and contaminants, to the intricacies of air analysis and air fill production equipment. You’ll also learn about the critical safety systems, fill station systems, and the proper handling and procedures for filling cylinders with air. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to handle, transport, inspect, and fill compressed gas cylinders with confidence and precision.

TDI Nitrox Gas Blender:
Have you ever wondered how your nitrox cylinders are filled? Do you like the “behind the scenes” look at what makes a dive happen? Take the TDI Nitrox Gas Blender Course to find out how your cylinders get filled with nitrox! The TDI Nitrox Gas Blender Course will take you through the blending of nitrox in an easy-to-understand format.This course provides the training required to competently blend nitrox gas. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards involved in blending nitrox gases for recreational scuba diving activities.

TDI Advanced Blender:
Are you ready to progress on as a Gas Blender? The TDI Advanced Gas Blender Course picks up where you left off in the previous sequence in training, the TDI Nitrox Gas Blender course.After successful completion of the TDI Advanced Gas Blender course, you will be able to engage in the blending of oxygen and helium based gases. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures needed for the preparation and blending of high quality nitrox and trimix gases for use in technical diving. The TDI Advanced Gas Blender course will take you through this process in an easy-to-understand format.