Buying a second-hand regulator can be a smart move when you’re packing light for island weekend dives. I’ve bought a few used sets over the years — some excellent finds, others that taught me the hard way to check more thoroughly. If you’re looking at a Cressi regulator (a common and reliable brand here in the Canaries), here’s my practical, hands-on checklist of what I personally...
Windsurfing off Famara is one of my favourite playgrounds: long beach, steady trade winds and plenty of space to...
Why I plan a "flapjack" snorkel at PapagayoWhen I say "flapjack" snorkel, I mean a calm-water, shallow macro session...
Night diving around Lanzarote is a different world. The black volcanic backdrop, bioluminescent plankton patches and...
Combining windsurfing and scuba into a single day in Lanzarote sounds ambitious — and it is — but done well it’s...
Getting comfortable holding your breath in the Atlantic surf at Famara is as much about mindset and routine as it is...
I’ve snorkelled Papagayo’s sea caves more times than I can count, and timing is everything. The jagged cliff...
Night diving around Lanzarote is a different world. The black volcanic backdrop, bioluminescent plankton patches and sleepy reef life make for unforgettable dives — but only if your torch works for the job. Over the years I’ve tested a fair number of compact night dive torches while guiding and...
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Combining windsurfing and scuba into a single day in Lanzarote sounds ambitious — and it is — but done well it’s one of the most satisfying ways to experience the island’s wind, waves and underwater life. Over the years I’ve run hybrid days for friends and guests: a gusty morning on the...
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Getting comfortable holding your breath in the Atlantic surf at Famara is as much about mindset and routine as it is about lungs. Over the years I’ve taught nervy beginners and seasoned snorkellers how to feel relaxed and predictable in shore freedives — the kind where the swell, currents and...
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I’ve snorkelled Papagayo’s sea caves more times than I can count, and timing is everything. The jagged cliff entrances, limpid water and dramatic volcanic rock make this one of Lanzarote’s most photogenic snorkel spots — but the same features that draw people here also create hazards if you...
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I remember the first time I slipped into the warm black water off Lanzarote at midnight and watched a ghostlike shadow glide past — an eagle ray, as graceful as a glider. Night snorkeling with eagle rays is one of those island experiences that stays with you: quiet, a little wild, and utterly...
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Famara is one of those spots where the wind, waves and long runs invite you to spend hours on the water — and a harness that fits poorly will ruin your session faster than a gust that drops out. I’ve learned to treat harness selection and sizing as part of my kit checklist: the right harness...
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I dive regularly from Puerto del Carmen and one thing I never skip is a careful packing and pre-dive routine — especially for a single-tank nitrox deep dive. Nitrox lets you extend no-decompression time, but it also adds checks and responsibility. Below I share the exact kit I pack, the tests I...
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Filming manta rays on a budget is one of those magical experiences that combines patience, humility and a little technical preparation. Over the years I’ve filmed mantas around the Canaries and elsewhere, and I’ve learned that you don’t need the most expensive rig to get memorable footage —...
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Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen is one of those spots that looks deceptively simple from shore — a small rocky cove with clear water and a steady stream of divers entering and exiting. After guiding hundreds of shore dives here, I’ve learned that confident, safe entries and exits come down to...
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I love combining a quiet volcanic sunrise with the clear Atlantic a little later in the morning — it feels like getting two very different sides of Lanzarote in one outing. Over the years I’ve worked out a reliable plan for a sunrise hike in the Timanfaya area followed by a morning snorkel at...
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