Dive Training

When Stu Filmon surfaced off Stradbroke Island, Queensland, he expected a normal end to a dive. What followed was 21 hours drifting in the Coral Sea before rescue teams finally reached him. In the aftermath, Stu sat down to share the lessons — not just from his own experience, but from the pilots and aircraft coordinators who found him.

Stu is an existing customer, and we are glad to share that this whole experience has made others aware of the real risks involved when diving. Stu agreed to speak with us as a way to educate others and raise broader community awareness of the products available out there to divers. 

Every piece of gear he highlights is something we stock here at Underwater Australia. We'll let Stu do the talking. If you are unsure

Fiji Through My Eyes - By Max, 17:

After a midnight plane ride followed by another, smaller plane ride, we arrived on Taveuni island, the third biggest island in the Fiji archipelago. Already, a gentle blanket of heat had dispersed over our family, followed by a slight aura of relaxation, brought over us by a soft breeze that remained a friendly constant during our luxurious stay at Paradise Resort Taveuni.

Ushered into the car, I forced my drooping eyes to stay open to watch the passing scenery, a dense compaction of lush

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Most people who don't dive would have at least thought once about exploring this amazing part of the planet they have been missing so far.

This article will hopefully be of interest to divers considering a career in commercial diving or wishing to complete a commercial course for other reasons.