The Pursuit of Better Trim and Buoyancy For me, diving has always been my opportunity for applied progress. Not perfection. Perfection sounds exhausting, suspiciously religious, and frankly unavailable in my current life package. Progress, though? Th.. Read More

Sidemount Diving: Not Just for Cave Ninjas Anymore By Benjamin Hadfield, Stuart Scuba - Technical Instructor Trainer I have been diving sidemount for a lot of years now, and I am old enough to remember the days before there really was such a thing as.. Read More

April Fin-ory Hogfish A bright, healthy spring entrée that lets fresh hogfish shine. Sweet, delicate fillets are roasted with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, then finished with a lively citrus-herb glaze that feels light, sunny, and just a litt.. Read More

Citrus Herb Grouper or Lionfish Bowls Why it works: lean protein, lots of flavor, and light enough for hot weather. Ingredients 1 to 1½ lbs grouper or lionfish fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1.. Read More

Why You Should Consider Becoming a Divemaster By Benjamin Hadfield, Technical Instructor Trainer Let me begin with a mildly dangerous statement: Not everyone should become a Divemaster. There. I said it. If you are hoping to become a Divemaster becau.. Read More

Team Diving Beats the “Buddy System” When the Buddy System Gets Vague By Benjamin Hadfield, Technical Instructor Trainer, Stuart Scuba I’m going to say something mildly controversial: The buddy system sucks. Or, more accurately, the.. Read More

Rainy Day Lobster Pot Pie There are few things more satisfying on a gray, rainy day than breaking through a golden crust into a bubbling, buttery filling. This lobster pot pie turns freezer lobster into something luxurious: tender pieces of sweet lob.. Read More

Your BCD Is Not an Elevator A slightly loving rant about better diving, calmer diving, and not being “that diver” By Benjamin Hadfield, Instructor Trainer – Stuart Scuba There are two kinds of divers in the world. The first kind loo.. Read More

Citrus Hogfish with Coconut Rice and Blistered Green Beans A light, bright Florida dish that feels special without being complicated. Story This recipe feels like the life Nikki and I built together. After years in the corporate world, I stepped away.. Read More

The Day I Picked a Knife Fight With a Lionfish and the Lionfish Won There are moments in life when a man is offered a clean, shining choice between wisdom and nonsense. On this particular day, deep on a trimix deco dive, helium and misplaced confiden.. Read More