Abyss Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving Blog

Welcome to the Abyss Scuba Diving Blog. We are using this blog to keep everyone up to date with all the important related to Sydney Diving and other issues which are important to those who dive in the Abyss. Here are some of the topics our dive blog covers:


If Only The Best Will Do.

If Only The Best Will Do.

Atomic T25 Reculator If you want the best looking and best breathing regulator on the market that is also a limited edition then the Atomic T25 is for you. It is beautiful above and below the water and with very limited numbers you will need to get […]


Easy Wetsuit Guide: Master The Art Of Suiting Up Effortlessly

Easy Wetsuit Guide: Master The Art Of Suiting Up Effortlessly

How to Put on a Wetsuit: Do You Find It Hard? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many people find it challenging to put on a wetsuit, especially if they haven’t done so in a while. But with the right technique and tips, you can get […]


From A Mothers Point Of View

From A Mothers Point Of View

Teaching Your Child How To Dive Throughout my time as an Instructor, I have taught a few kids to dive, but I have to say that the standout for me was teaching my own daughter Hannah to dive for her 11th birthday. While kids from […]


Ride The Wave: Top Surf Destinations Around The World

Ride The Wave: Top Surf Destinations Around The World

Ride the Wave: Top Surf Destinations Around the World On the hunt for prime waves or just starting out? Find your surf answers here as we dive into the world’s best spots, gear essentials, and fitness tips that will elevate your ride. Straight to the […]


Dived Or Dove: Unpacking The Correct Usage Of The Past Tense Verb

Dived Or Dove: Unpacking The Correct Usage Of The Past Tense Verb

Dived or Dove: Unpacking the Correct Usage of the Past Tense Verb Is it ‘dived’ or ‘dove’? The correct past tense of ‘dive’ can be as simple as knowing where you are – ‘dived’ is preferred in British English while ‘dove’ has become standard in […]


Jamie Miller

Jamie Miller

Position: Instructor: Course Director & Technical Diving Manager   PADI Certification:  Course Director Jamie began his journey at Abyss Scuba Diving in 2005, after immigrating from New Zealand, and has been employed with them ever since. He worked on a sabbatical in Fiji during this time and has travelled […]


Discover The Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits For 2024

Discover The Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits For 2024

Discover the Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits for 2024 Ready to dive into the deep but scratching your head over which wetsuit will keep you snug and comfy underwater? No worries, we’ve got your back! Let's dive into the top-of-the-line and best scuba diving wetsuits available […]


Top Picks: Best Scuba Diving Regulators For Every Diver

Top Picks: Best Scuba Diving Regulators For Every Diver

Top Picks: Best Scuba Diving Regulators for Every Diver Hunting for the best scuba diving regulators can be a bit like searching for buried treasure under the sea. Lucky for you, Abyss Scuba Diving's got the map to the best finds! This blog is your […]


A Guide To The Best Scuba Diving Computers [2024]

 A Guide To The Best Scuba Diving Computers [2024]

A Guide to the Best Scuba Diving Computers [2024] Keen for a dive but puzzled over which tech should join you beneath the waves? Luck's on your side! We're about to delve into the best scuba diving computers available today. This isn't just any tech […]


Peter Letts

Peter Letts

Peter Letts Learning to dive in Cairns in 1992, Peter was an extremely nervous diver who once overcome the fears of diving, came addicted to the sport. He undertook a large number of courses becoming a Master Scuba Diver and then a Dive Master. He […]


Top 5 Best Scuba Diving Fins In Australia (2024)

Top 5 Best Scuba Diving Fins In Australia (2024)

Top 5 Best Scuba Diving Fins in Australia (2024) Having the right gear can enhance your underwater experience and make your adventures even more exciting. Whether you're exploring the Great Barrier Reef or diving into the waters of the Ningaloo Reef, having the right fins […]


Where Should I Complete My Divemaster Training

Where Should I Complete My Divemaster Training

Deciding to complete your Divemaster training is one thing. Whether you are wanting to complete Divemaster training to become a PADI Professional and work part time or full time in the industry, or to become more confident in the water, deciding who to complete the […]


Top 5 Best Scuba Diving Masks For Every Dive

Top 5 Best Scuba Diving Masks For Every Dive

5 Best Scuba Diving Masks for Every Dive  When it comes to scuba diving, having the right equipment provides comfort, safety, and an unforgettable underwater experience. Diving masks are one of the things that you should have, and they should fit snugly, provide a clear […]


Preparing For Your Padi Divemaster Course

Preparing For Your Padi Divemaster Course

When I became a PADI Divemaster, I was extremely proud of my achievement, and of the time and effort I had put into the training. This set me up well for my PADI Instructor training, which followed not long after. I get a lot of questions […]


South Africa Dive Trip

South Africa Dive Trip

South Africa has definitely been an adventure-filled, once in a lifetime trip. We had a great group of 20 join Abyss Scuba Diving for 15 days for both land safari and shark diving expeditions.  After a couple of long haul flights, we stayed at a […]


Komodo Trip 2019

Komodo Trip 2019

Komodo is often immediately associated with the Komodo Dragons, which are pretty cool and was pretty impressive to see these huge lizards on our recent Abyss trip to Komodo, Indonesia. The Komodo dragons aren’t the only impressive thing about Komodo though. The underwater world is […]


Can I Use My Scuba Diving Wetsuit For Freediving?

Can I Use My Scuba Diving Wetsuit For Freediving?

The simple answer, Yes. However, it’s important to understand the differences between the two. Unlike a SCUBA diver, a Freediver really doesn’t have any way to adjust their buoyancy. Even without a wetsuit or weights, a freediver will become negatively buoyant at depth. The compression […]


How To Develop Your Finning Technique

How To Develop Your Finning Technique

 As the primary type of fins used by freedivers is bi-fins, this blog will focus on the technique for that equipment configuration.   Walking vs Finning When starting to think about using fins, it’s helpful to get out of the water and look at how […]


Weight Belts For Freediving

Weight Belts For Freediving

A weight belt is a standard piece of equipment for any Recreational Freediver. You may have seen many different types of weight belts and weight systems out there and you may have also noticed that Freedivers typically favour a rubber belt, rather than the traditional […]


Scuba Diving With Grey Nurse Sharks

Scuba Diving With Grey Nurse Sharks

About 18 months ago, a small group of grey nurse sharks were spotted at the Gravel Loader dive site in Shell Harbour. This was around the same time that the number of Grey Nurse sharks normally seen at the Magic Point dive site off Maroubra […]