Captain Kevin was an extraordinarily laid back boat captain. He kept the boat fun, safe, and even sang Disney songs when underway. Not to mention, the Gilligan's Island theme song.
I ask him why they have such a good time, incredible enthusiasm, and retention in their mates, Divemasters, and other employees. He also lets us in on how they stay so friendly with their Guests in occasionally high stress situations, and what ultimately led him to this job.Finally, Captain Kevin was a police officer who went on dive vacations to escape the stress, and ultimately ended up doing that very thing he loves in retirement. He moved down to Key Largo after 20 years of stressful work, and took up a new career as a boat captain (and a father).
Look for Captain Kevin along with Captain G, and several other great Captains and Crew at the Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo, FL, “the dive capital of the world”.
Amoray offered my viewers a 25% discount when staying with them. I’ve copy/pasted it below:sweetwater25https://www.amoray.com/104250 Overseas HighwayKey Largo, FL 33037Reservations: 800-426-6729Phone: 305-451-3595amoraydive@amoray.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoraydiveresort/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amoraydiveresort–Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyalX: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com
Amoray Dive Resort is considered the only true dive resort in the continental US, with it’s dedicated dive boat literally outside the door of some of the hotel rooms.I fell in love with this dive resort last year when I visited, so I returned a year later to interview the rest of their staff.With a fully staffed dive shop on site, gear, and even a filling station, it makes diving easy.I was asked so many times if this was “Amy Slate’s place?” that I thought it was important to show the renovated room interiors, and how well-kept the place was. They retained the old Keys charm, but upgraded the interior where it counts.The boat is ideal for easy, family-oriented diving that caters to newbies, snorkelers, and shallow scuba diving. But don’t be fooled, some of the best variety of shipwrecks are in the Keys and the Spiegel Grove is just offshore Key Largo, and Amoray does do dedicated trips for Advanced Divers.They offer scuba certification, dive guides, rental gear, and apparently are expanding into a live aboard catamaran option (I’ll have more details on that when I return in December for the boat parade!). I should also mention they let you take bicycles and snorkel gear offsite to places like John Pennekamp State Park, and even have SUP, Kayak, Jet Skis on site. They also do magical sunset cruises, which IMHO is one of the crown jewels of the Florida Keys.But the thing that intrigued me the most about this resort was actually the staff. Just like my last interview with the owner of the dive resort (Jeff Gneiser), I am fascinated with how they can keep the vibe going with the resort AND boat staff, and this time after even more time had passed. So many places lack customer service and experience staff burnout in this industry, yet this place seemed to be the contrary.The staff seemed happy, the boat captain and mates literally sang and danced on the way back in from the dive, and everyone was in a great mood every time I spoke with them, and were actually helpful. If you just want a comfy place to stay with a genuine Keys vibe, easy diving or snorkeling, and close to the major attractions, Amoray Dive Resort is it.
PS: They offered me a discount code for listeners:
sweetwater25
*I’m still working on that on-site Tiki Bar 🧉🏝️104250 Overseas HighwayKey Largo, FL 33037Reservations: 800-426-6729Phone: 305-451-3595amoraydive@amoray.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoraydiveresort/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amoraydiveresort–Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyalX: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com
After the wildly popular interview with the inventor of Avelo, I had to go and actually take this thing in the water for some real diving.
My wife Katie and I tested the new Avelo Dive System and could not believe it. From a lighter walk down to the water (and less grunting during suit-up), to a natural, cleaner, and more streamlined dive, it was definitely an upgrade in the overall diving experience.
It did require a readjustment in the whole experience, but once we did it was one step backward, ten steps forward.
I was able to actually go and dive the Avelo system myself and take the Specialty course (the RAD class as it’s been dubbed), and experienced the equipment first hand. It became apparent that this was not only a more enjoyable dive experience, but the instructor in me could not help but notice the safety improvements across the board. As any seasoned instructor knows, a student that bolts or suddenly drops down uncontrolled is a constant task, and in this system it’s virtually eliminated.
Instructors and Divemasters also know that the bulk of the injuries we deal with are smashed fingers and toes from weights and tanks, bad knees and backs, and just the lugging gear to and fro cause a lot of trouble. Not to mention the hassle of sizing and weighting people in BCs they’ve never used -also fixed. There were more little perks the more we dug in.
While I am unabashedly a big fan of this, and I believe it is substantially superior to standard recreational scuba gear, here are the drawbacks I found:
1) Having to take an additional Specialty Course beyond the Open Water Scuba Certification. While the class is a simple, one-day course and we actually thought it was fun and easy, it does create a barrier. In an already-small industry, this puts Avelo in a position that makes it impossible to grow beyond existing scuba certifications. People that would otherwise thrive in diving using Avelo, might never get beyond (or even through) the Open Water course. I would like to see this have the option to do it in reverse (get certified with Avelo, then do standard OW as the specialty).
Not for everyone, but I know specific cases where this would help people like crazy.
2) Cost: It does cost more than a high-end recreational scuba rig, but the price is coming down quickly, while regular scuba keeps creeping up.
*I should mention the rental cost is only slightly more, and in some places the same. There is a hidden benefit here and that is renting is going to be the same gear everywhere you go (with the Jetpack and Hydrotank) so you don't have to relearn new gear or worry about fit. You can just bring your own regulators, mask, fins, wetsuit, etc (or whatever you prefer), but this ditches the suitcase stuffing BC, which is kinda nice IMHO.
3) Not everywhere has it yet. They have a facility lookup on their site, and to be fair that list is growing fast. It is already gaining a foothold in the big spots like Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, Florida, and other destinations.
While there will always be a place for traditional scuba (at least for now), the Avelo System is already changing the future of scuba diving, cutting the hassle and improving the overall sport for new divers and pros. I’m always going to promote new technology, new ideas, methods, or anything that takes this industry forward. That is what we do here on this channel.
I hope you love this video discussing my first-hand experience diving the new system.
Also, big thanks to the people from NAUI, PADI, Shearwater and Scuba Show for the time and contribution in putting me through the course and sitting down with me!
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Find out what it takes to be a Scuba Queen, and compete in the Miss International Pageant, as well as gain a sense of community in the scuba diving world!The National Director of Scuba Queen USA, Marina Inserra, has a talk with Kenny Dyal about the purpose of Scuba Queens, The Scuba Queen USA Pageant, and the Miss Scuba International Pageant.The world competes in multiple talent presentations for multiple titles, while cultivating a mentorship for young women who wish to become scuba divers and leaders in their communities.Scuba Queen USA builds confidence, teaches dance and performance, and empowers women to become ocean advocates.They are strengthening the dive community by building up women in the underwater world and beyond.
https://www.scubaqueenusa.com/
🎙️ How to Make a Living in Scuba Diving | Interview with Kenny Dyal | Scuba Business & Marketing Tips
In this interview, James Carbary, CEO of Sweetfish Media sits down with Kenny Dyal — seasoned safety diver, NAUI Course Director, and founder of Sweetwater Scuba — to break down how you can build a successful career in scuba diving. Whether you're a dive instructor, shop owner, or just curious about turning your passion into a profession, this conversation is packed with insights.👉 Topics Covered:How to start a career in scuba divingTips for teaching independently or owning a dive shopMaking money through social media and visual contentControversial topics in the dive industryFixing what's broken in the scuba worldMarketing tips for dive businessesHow to get consulting help for your dive shop or brand🧠 About Kenny Dyal:Kenny began diving in 1998, became a Disney safety Divemaster in 2006, and started teaching independently in 2009. He has spent nearly a decade as a NAUI Course Director and in 2016, sold his dive shop to focus on consulting, marketing, and content creation for scuba-related businesses. Today, his company Sweetwater Scuba offers social media services, podcasts, children’s book signings, and private consulting to help dive businesses grow.🌊 Learn More:📌 Website: www.sweetwaterscuba.com👇 Drop your questions for Kenny in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for interviews, dive industry tips, and more!
The Last Breath is based on the unbelievable true story of a diving accident. Kenny speaks with movie Director Alex Parkinson and Producer David Brooks to better understand the thought process behind the movie. Both Guests are co-writers of the 2025 movie, and give an inside look at some of the behind-the-scenes challenges and obstacles.
Spoiler Alert: This is an early review and discussion of plot points and questions about the Last Breath. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, I’d definitely recommend it!
Our interview discusses how actors Fin Cole, Simu Liu and Woody Harrelson were able to capture the true emotion of being trapped in a dangerous rescue mission deep underwater.
This movie has a realistic, visceral feel to it. Aside from a little (visually stunning) creative license, it follows the real story of Chris Lemons, the commercial saturation diver who got stranded in a heavy dive suit on the seafloor of the North Sea. If that wasn’t enough, it was during a storm, and at night.
We got to discuss the set pieces, where it was filmed, and the challenges the producer and directors faced, and ultimately overcame.
They also discussed how much scuba training the actors had to undergo, the screening process, and how they handled being underwater during filming.
Finally, we discuss the ending, the theories on how he was able to survive, and the strength to get back out there and dive.
It’s a movie about human survival, the life of a commercial deep saturation diver, and the drive to return to work after going through such a harrowing life-or-death situation.
Finn Cole stars as Chris Lemons, Woody Harrelson as Duncan Allock, and Simon Liu as Dave Yuasa.
Directed by Alex Parkinson (co-writer)
Produced by David Brooks (co-writer)
https://www.focusfeatures.com/last-breath/
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
The inventor of Avelo explains exactly how it works and why it’s changing how people go scuba diving.
Aviad Cahana invented this new system, intended to make scuba diving easier, more accessible, and just a lot more fun.
Buoyancy Control is no longer an obstacle, especially for new divers and students.
Scuba Diving is also somewhat restrictive due to carrying lots of weight (especially shore diving), and this reduces the overall weight a diver has on their back.
Scuba Diving is not only safer with this system, but it also reduces air consumption (even for professionals).
Aviad also reveals some wild research into buoyancy, weight, and wetsuits, turning what we’ve been teaching Open Water students upside down.
Renowned underwater stunt performer, Liz Parkinson also explains her endorsement of this device. This brings the world of scuba diving much closer to the experience of freediving, without the breathhold limitations.
The Avelo System is already changing the future of scuba diving. Hope you love this video breaking it down.
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Dr. Melissa Giresi explains how regular scuba divers can help save the coral reefs! Volunteers can actually help maintain and grow new coral in the Florida Keys with the Ocean Conservation Foundation, which is a branch of Rainbow Reef.
She walks us through the process of diving in the coral nurseries and helping save the reefs.
If you've ever wanted to dive in a magical underwater farm of tropical fish and coral, this is how to do it!
Melissa is the Director of Conservation at Ocean Conservation Foundation. She is public presenter on Fish ID, conservation initiatives. She has a Ph.D. in Biology with extensive experience in research, teaching, and diving.
Special thanks to Coral Restoration Foundation™ for supplying video of the underwater coral nurseries.
Also a special thanks to Seminole Scuba for hosting the conservation exhibit event where the interview took place.
Contact Ocean Conservation Foundation:
https://www.oceanconservationfoundation.org/ocean-conservation-team/
Info@oceanconservationfoundation.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OceanConservationFoundation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanconservationfoundation/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOceanConservationFoundation
Mark Gresham of PSI - PCI is a renowned industry leader in the dive and compressed gas industry. He debunks myths and disinformation about scuba tanks (formally called cylinders), offering detailed explanations. Some of the controversial topics include: Are titanium regulators flammable when filled with Nitrox? (or blended / partial pressure oxygen mixes) Is there any reason to roll or shake scuba tanks to mix the blended gas inside? Should valve hand wheels on a scuba tank still be turned back a quarter turn? Does the air in a scuba tank go bad after a while? What makes a VIP (Visual Inspection Sticker) valid? And how often do scuba tanks explode? Mark discusses and answers those topics and more in this interview where we finally get to the bottom of these common questions in the dive industry. Mark Gresham is considered the leader in Cylinder Inspections, analysis, valve, and fill station expertise. He is regularly consulted by global dive operations, NASA, Dept of Defense, NOAA, and many others. http://www.psicylinders.com/ — Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Scuba Divers are wildly attached to their gear, especially their regulator!
That makes this all the more bold of a move by Jared Berg, who plunged head-first into a crowded, and ultimately tiny market space.
But… NEX is now emerging as one of the top scuba equipment manufacturers in recreational AND technical diving. To prove it, NEX Underwater Products has already won two awards:
Scuba Lab’s Tester’s Choice for 2022
Scuba Lab’s Best Buy for 2023
Jared’s passion spills onto everything he builds, and it’s for all to see. His daughter’s name is also infused directly into the product names. PS, his daughter also happens to be his dive buddy.
Aside from making his gear line in the USA (which is amazing!), he even makes his own hoses and other small accessories. The quality control he puts into every little D-ring and doo-dad is unreal, to the point where it turned my head at the DEMA Show (this was not a planned interview at all).
The build, performance, and modularity seem to rival the biggest stalwarts of the dive industry, like Scubapro, Apex, DiveRite, Atomic, and the rest of the gang.
I loved everything down to the look. This was the most sought-after prize at the DEMA Scuba Radio pre-show given out each day.
I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next! (And by next I mean NEX, of course)
Here’s how to find them:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063761692565
https://www.instagram.com/nexdiving
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Every scuba diver must visit this location at some point in their life. My only regret is not going sooner.
We noticed that it’s just as mind-blowing to non-divers and kids as it is to certified divers. I also believe it inspires many to go and get involved in the world of scuba diving.
In this interview, I speak with the executive director, Lisa Mongelia while at the DEMA Show. She not only gives us some foundational history, but some of the most interesting points and facts about the museum itself.
I also found the little hidden Playmobile divers to be wildly fun, in an Easter-eggy kinda way!
The history of Diving Museum is a first-class operation with extremely fine attention to detail. This is every diver’s bucket-list destination, and it’s perfectly situated in the Florida Keys, on Islamorada.
From sound effects to things you can touch, we got the vibe of being transported somewhere else. I was shocked at the number of dive helmets and suits that exist out there and loved the timeline and facts along the floor as we walked from one exhibit to the next. They displayed everything from earliest Seibe Gorman dive helmets to the Mark V, as well as all regular scuba diving milestones and even the submersible Jim Suits (atmosphere dive suits). This was one of my all-time favorite maritime attractions, and I will be back!
PS I think what really makes this one pop is tha fact that it’s right in between SO much scuba diving (between Key Largo and Key West). It just fits.
Contact the History of Diving Museum:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDivingmuseum
https://www.facebook.com/divingmuseum/
https://www.instagram.com/divingmuseum/
82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-9737
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Scuba diving has been stuck in the stone age for a while. Here is a recap of, in my opinion, why we are going to catch up to the other big sports rather quickly.
We’ve all seen the endless, well-intentioned attempts at a new dive app like how to find dive locations, log a dive, or an agency app (like PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, BSAC, CMAS, etc.).
But I see people light up when they realize they can store ALL of their certs and cross-validate dive logs. It tracks professional divers and operators so you can get validated by pro from any agency.
The other big one is the fact it notifies you of divers in your area. Buddy Radar is a dive buddy finder, and it actually goes off quite a bit when I travel. This is a game changer as more people get on the app.
It’s got buckets of other features that continue to impress me. I hope you love this recap that has been 2 years in the making!
PS if you want to get some free stuff, win contests, and maybe grab a sponsorship, jump over to their site and get on it!
https://divewithbuddy.com/buddyexplorerteam
–
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327
Download Buddy App for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1
https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy
https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Bella Zandoná dives the dark, cold waters of the Pacific Northwest packing a Marelux camera rig while wearing a drysuit. She is proof that scuba diving doesn’t need to be a macho sport for “tough guys”, and everyone with a love of the ocean should get involved. Bella loves shooting macro underwater photography, capturing the hidden sea life that enchants those less-traveled ocean floors.
Bella is an ambassador for Marelux camera equipment, as well as Suunto dive computers.
I bumped into her at DEMA, where she was on the showroom floor.
Bella also gives lectures on photography, marine biology, and conservation in her home State of Washington.
@divingwithbella is the account every diver should be keeping an eye on. Bella is the next big thing to hit the scuba diving industry and is already making big waves in the Pacific Northwest.
How to follow Bella Zandoná:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divingwithbella/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divingwithbella
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-zandona-135681182/
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Haley Mermaid explains exactly how she became a full-time Mermaid Performer and tips for other merfolk to break into those paid gigs.
We cover a lot in this sit-down interview, from training tips to tail making pointers, plus safety concerns for parents with kids who want to learn to be a mermaid. She also lists specific steps to getting jobs as a mermaid.
Finally, the big reason Scuba Certification is the biggest asset in mermaid training. We get into the real reasons why Scuba is more helpful than freediving for mermaid safety and character performance (but also why freediving is still extremely valuable).
@HaleyTheMermaid has MILLIONS of followers, makes and sells mermaid tails, jewelry, tops, and accessories. Haley can also be hired for character performance events, shows, mermaid training courses, and even personalized videos.
How to contact & follow Haley Mermaid:
https://www.tiktok.com/@haleymermaid
https://www.instagram.com/haleymermaid
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXdy8FV2pRRGfChsvO0f-A
https://www.facebook.com/haleymermaidofficial
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeByAMer
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
This was the perfect dive convention between the DEMA Show and The Scuba Show, and was much bigger than I expected. Loaded with vendors ranging from Tusa to Aqualung, Stream2Sea to Fourth Element, and even Huish Outdoors (Atomic, Zeagle, Suunto, Oceanic and others). They also gave out prizes, had mermaids on the scene, and even free food trucks!
Aggieland Scuba has outdone themselves in creating something that has become an instant staple, and probably too big to contain in College Station, TX. Join me as I cover the Dive Expo from start to finish, setup to teardown, interviewing staff, vendors, and speakers throughout the event!
Special thanks to Aggieland Scuba for putting such an incredible community together for the entire underwater world! (and inviting me out)!
The crowds never thinned out and the energy remained at a constant 110% throughout the entire day. The inaugural event has already outgrown itself, so I'm looking forward to seeing where next year's event goes!
Be sure to check out their website for updates on the next Dive Expo!
Also a big thanks to the incredibly kind staff, including co-owners Nathan Blanchard, Jennifer Opiela-Miksch, as well as Megan Blanchard who helped orchestrate my trip out.
And finally a big thank you to Becca Ziegler, who was helping keep the cameras rolling, keeping me organized, sane, and hydrated!
*I will update that info here when the 2025 event date and location are announced.
To contact Aggieland Scuba:
https://www.aggielandscuba.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@aggielandscuba
https://www.instagram.com/aggielandscuba
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnaxodLj7dbpYhJfQQReqw
https://www.facebook.com/aggielandscuba
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Jennifer Opiela-Miksch is a co-owner of AggieLand Scuba, a full-service retail dive shop in College Station, Texas.
She’s running a success story of financial AND personal growth, with the simple ingredient to growing the store and enjoying the job revealed here in this interview.
Jennifer has also helped launch the Dive Expo for their 10 year anniversary. This is a community of scuba retail, equipment service, liveaboard charters, mermaid schools and of course scuba training and trips. The Dive Expo is quickly growing into the “stop gap” between the Scuba Show and DEMA, with the convenience of being in the middle of the country.
The DIVE EXPO is Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9am-5pm at Aggieland Scuba:
https://www.aggielandscuba.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@aggielandscuba
https://www.instagram.com/aggielandscuba
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnaxodLj7dbpYhJfQQReqw
https://www.facebook.com/aggielandscuba
—
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Finally, you can find somebody to dive with. Even better, you can find divers in your area that have similar interests and skills! Kenny jumps on a video call with Alexis to discuss exciting new technology that links divers up with each other. The new “Radar” feature notifies you of divers in your area. You can chat, dive together, just ask questions about the area… but it’s divers talking to divers, and this is incredible. This is worth talking about because it has officially been released! PS -don’t forget to find and add me on Buddy! – Download Buddy App for iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327 Download Buddy App for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1 https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/ — Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Epic underwater photography and videography are some of the incredible accomplishments of Kewin Lorenzen. He’s a shark conservationist, cave diving explorer, tech diver, artist, and above all, an underwater photographer.
He’s shot several renowned videos and photos for TV programs and sits on the board of directors for “People of the Water”, a non-profit dedicated to strengthening human understanding of our oceans.
Finally, he works together with his spouse, Cristina Zenato, who is famously known for her underwater work with sharks.
We discuss tricks to becoming a better underwater photographer, videographer, cave diving, and of course, the challenges of working together as a couple.
Kewin is originally from Denmark and now lives and works with Cristina in the Bahamas.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kewinlorenzen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kewin.lorenzen/
Kewin Lorenzen Website: http://kewinlorenzen.com/
People of the Water: https://pownonprofit.org/
–
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Captain G was the most popular boat captain I have ever seen. Guests would arrive like old friends calling him by name. So after visiting the Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo for another interview, I just had to interview the famous Captain G.
Before the interview, I had the opportunity to go out on two dive drive trips, totalling 4 dives in a single day. He was our captain for both trips, and was fantastic. He had the boat laughing at briefings, never missed a beat, and was approachable. He always seemed to be enjoying himself, and the crew loved him as well.
The boat captain plays a major role in ocean diving, especially with new divers and even classes. Keeping your cool in tense situations with lots of people doing different things from a large dive boat… and for decades on end? That is an art.
I also watched him load and unload several other trips just below my balcony the days following, and it was always entertaining. One of the most memorable elements of our stay at Amoray Dive Center was watching the boat come and go twice a day, and third time when they had a sunset cruise or even a night dive.
You can find him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/captg.rio
From my previous interview with Amoray Dive Resort, they sent me a code to put in the description for a discount when staying with them. I’ve copy/pasted it here into this description as well:)
Rate code: sweetwater10
Booking link: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/o1m6rL#promo=sweetwater10
104250 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
Reservations: 800-426-6729
Phone: 305-451-3595
amoraydive@amoray.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoraydiveresort/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amoraydiveresort
–
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
Amoray Dive Resort is the only dedicated dive resort in the Florida Keys.
In fact, Key Largo is considered the “Scuba Diving Capital of the World”. Jeff Gneiser (and his wife, Cynthia) own the PADI 5 Star Dive Operation that operates with the resort. Jeff sat down with me to tell the story of how they’ve renovated and expanded the facility, and what it takes to be a 2023 and 2024 award-winning dive operation. They took us to the reefs and the famous Spiegel Grove shipwreck, and we stayed a few nights at the resort. After seeing some of the local sites like The History of Diving Museum (and feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s) we even had dinner with the two of them at what is now our new favorite waterside dive.
This is someone who has it together and loves his work. If you want a peek into what the dream looks like, this is it.
For a discount offered directly by the resort:
Rate code: sweetwater10
Booking link: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/o1m6rL#promo=sweetwater10
104250 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
Reservations: 800-426-6729
Phone: 305-451-3595
amoraydive@amoray.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amoraydiveresort/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amoraydiveresort
–
Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
X: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
www.sweetwaterscuba.com
