The most difficult journeys bear the most fulfilling rewards. In the beginning, scuba diving was a challenging endeavor for Alex Dimasacat. In his determination to overcome, he has developed a passion and dedication to this sport. This passion has now become a family pastime. The challenges, the rewards, the unforgettable moments he can now share with those closest to him. The wrecks of Subic Bay, beautiful reefs of Anilao, demanding dive sites of Singapore, courses with loved ones, the art of relaxation, and much more. Please enjoy.Recorded in January 2025Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alejandrooo.mov/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.dimasacat
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A Conversation with Mirko Bevenja
At a young age, Mirko Bevenja was introduced to the underwater world, a moment he describes as shocking and exciting. This experience would become a driving force to seek opportunities for learning and exploring within the aquatic environment. An opportunity he now shares with all who are willing to take the time to learn. The Triton Technical Diving Team, the pros and cons of rebreather diving, discovering wrecks, underwater photography, the value of preparation, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in January 2025Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mirkobevenjaTriton Tec Team:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557779367600Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mirkobevenja/https://www.instagram.com/tritontecteam/
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A Conversation with Lee Kian Lee
It was a great honor and privilege to have Lee Kian Lee on the podcast. He has been at the forefront of pushing exploration, not just in Malaysia but all over Southeast Asia. From his early days enjoying the sport recreationally to his pursuit of technical diving, he is on a mission to seek the unexplored. A mission where danger is ever-present, but safety never takes a back seat. The Malaysia Cave Diving Association, challenging environments of remote explorations, Turtle Tomb, building a community, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded January 2025Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lee.k.lieInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leekianlie/Malaysia Cave Dive Association:https://www.facebook.com/mcdaexplorers/Cave Explorer Asia Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/438865992904889
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A Conversation with Stretch Altenhein
The water-filled passages of Florida are known for the strength of water flow. To enter many of these areas, one must be determined and “climb” their way in, not an easy task. On the other hand, It's amazing how easily and willingly one can be pulled into the world of cave diving. Stretch Altenhein's roots in diving began in the Northeast. Here, he would find a passion for technical diving after being introduced to the GUE community. A passion that started with wrecks and eventually found its way to the caves of Sunshine State. The joy of teaching, building confident divers, overcoming challenges, growing the community, and much more. Please enjoy.Recorded in December 2024Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stretchaltenhein/https://www.instagram.com/h2oxplr/Website:https://h2oxplr.com/Additional Links:https://www.facebook.com/stretchtattooshttps://www.gue.com/diver-training/gue-instructors/instructor-resume?id=10004
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Audio Article: Diluent Dilemma: Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia
Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 2021About Marc Crane:Marc started diving in 1991 in the waters off the south coast of England from where he hails. Working as a divemaster during his gap year he has been a full time scuba professional since 1995 (still on his gap year), and has worked and dived in the Red Sea, Mexico, Australia, the Mediterranean, East Africa and throughout South East Asia. Moving to Indonesia in 2011 he has dived all over the archipelago, training and exploring, he has been involved in scientific research projects on marine mega fauna and has located and explored new cave systems in Sulawesi. An avid deep reef and wreck diver, he started Tekdeep Asia which has its primary location on Bali from where he teaches throughout Indonesia and across the region. Marc is a TDI and SSI IT with a focus on all things rebreathers where he teaches instructors up to and including Advanced Trimix.Article: https://www.tekdeepasia.com/2021/08/26/diluent-dilemma/Website:https://www.tekdeepasia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekdeepasia/
One of my favorite things after a dive is engaging in conversation with other divers. This joy I have found is one of the biggest motivators behind my starting the podcast. I am on a journey to meet other scuba-minded individuals. Hear about the different aspects of this world I love so much. I want to converse with people of all levels. Speak to beginners all the way up to the experts and leaders in their fields, learn, and soak up knowledge from my fellow divers. From the shallow reefs of Indonesia to the deep wrecks of the Great Lakes, cold water quarries to the warm tropical waters. I do not want anyone left out as I navigate through the Scubaverse. Fun, easygoing, to controversial topics. Let's talk about all of it. I am also on a personal journey of educating myself and seeking proper training as I move through different levels of this sport. With nothing to hide and everything to show, the frustrations, the joys, and everything in between. Join me as we gas it up with some of the wonderful characters inside this story called Scuba.
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