Tips, stories, and advice from Bob and Kim at RAW Scuba Diving.
September 2, 2026
Advice from our instructors on your first dives after certification: communicating your needs, listening to the captain and dive master, the US vs. international divemaster difference, and why cameras cause trouble early on.
Read more →September 2, 2026
You've got your mask and fins — what's next? Dive computer or regulator set: a breakdown of the real tradeoff between dive tracking and ascent alerts versus knowing your own gear's maintenance history.
Read more →July 23, 2026
When it comes to learning to scuba dive, most people focus on which certification agency to go with. That's the wrong question. The instructor in front of you matters far more.
Read more →August 23, 2026
Why the decision to dive in questionable conditions should always be yours alone, not one shaped by peer pressure or an unproven dive professional's reassurance.
Read more →July 23, 2026
Most people are surprised by how quickly scuba diving comes together. Here's an honest look at what's challenging, what isn't, and what makes the difference.
Read more →July 23, 2026
Most students complete scuba certification in 2 to 3 weekends. Here's exactly how the process breaks down with private instruction in the DFW area.
Read more →July 2026 — Morehead City, North Carolina
Twenty-five to thirty sand tiger sharks at 70 feet on the Aeolus and Caribsea wrecks off Morehead City, NC. Some came within two feet. Here's what it was like.
Read more →Private scuba certification for the DFW Metroplex.
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