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Designing Scuba Training for Adults with Ben Bos | S2E18
The Dive Table
10/17/23 • 77 min
Jay sits down with the Training Director of United Team Diving (UTD) Ben Bos to discuss the designing of scuba training for adults and designing a scuba training curriculum that revolves around what divers really need and not what they think they need. Ben has been a professional diver for 24 years and self-admittedly in a previous life was in marketing and sold everything from, "sofas, stereos, cars, copy machines, coffee and paper and everything in between...everything except houses and boats."
Ben was only 12 years old when he started diving and more than 30 years later, diving is a way of life. He has worked all over the world as a scuba diver including running a dive center for over 12 years. He is currently the Training Director for one of the world's most progressive Scuba Organizations, ‘United Team Diving, ‘(UTD).
Ben has not only made diving his passion, but also his living and has contributed to some of the industry's most groundbreaking innovations. The re-development and evolution of Ratio Deco into Ratio Deco 3.0 as well as the DIR compatible side mount configurations are but two examples.
Ben is happiest when he is exploring unknown places deep in a Chinese jungle, abandoned mines or inside old shipwrecks. The thrill of teaching both novice and experienced divers is what drives him to never stop learning and expanding his own knowledge.
UTD - United Team Diving
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09/27/22 • 61 min
We are happy to bring Mike Gault back to The Table to discuss his current project, The Texas Underwater Survey, or TexUS. If you haven't listened to his two part episode (Ep. 16 & 17), go ahead and do that now. We'll wait...
Welcome back!
As you heard in Mike's two part episode, he has been involved in quite a few projects, including the Good Enough Springs Project along with his good friend, Chuck Noe, who you heard on episode #29. Today Mike is discussing his other current project, TexUS. This has been an idea of Mike's almost since the beginning of his diving career. To be able to collect, manage and display the underwater features and items found in the waters of Texas and to have that information available for anybody to access online. A daunting task, no doubt, but many of the divers he's spoken with regarding this project are more motivated to go diving when they have a specific purpose to their dive. Well here it is!
The discussions with Mike regarding TexUS will be a quarterly conversation on The Dive Table, so we hope you stay tuned to find out more. If you'd like to get involved with the project yourself, there's a few ways you can do that. You can contact Mike directly at CTXscuba.com. You can also reach out to us here at The Table on our website listed below.
Finally we here at The Dive Table would like to congratulate Mike on his new appointment as Director of The Good Enough Springs Project. We know he's been very involved with that work over the years and it is well deserved. Congratulations!
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Gardner Underwater
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#24 Transmitter vs. SPG
The Dive Table
08/16/22 • 80 min
The age old question finally arrives at The Dive Table; Which tool should you use to monitor your gas levels, the transmitter or the SPG?
Well, the guys dive right in and quickly realize something that everybody already knows; never buy a used mattress.
The pros and cons of a transmitter and SPG are discussed as well as the preferences for different types of diving. The answer to the question may surprise you. Or it won't.
What side of the aisle do you fall on? Do you think it matters which one should be used? Do you agree or disagree with Nick and Jay's assessment?
The article mentioned in the episode, written by Natalie Gibb (Under the Jungle Owner, Instructor) titled, 'Extreme (and not so extreme) multi-stage side-mount cave diving,' that was published on the Shearwater website can be found here:
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#23 A Conversation with Sarah Miller from Azul Unlimited
The Dive Table
08/09/22 • 77 min
#13 What's the Deal with Dive Buddies?
The Dive Table
05/10/22 • 69 min
First of all, we would like to apologize for the audio quality in this one. Daniel the producer (That guy's on thin ice!) was attempting to create a better quality sound but in the process generated what can only be described as, well, crap. So there's that.
In this episode, the guys discuss what some scuba divers may call, 'The Great Equalizer.' Yes we know, it's water that is normally known as the great equalizer, but when it comes to being paired with a diver of unknown origination, you just might get the one from, 'H-E-Double-Hockey Sticks!'
From your open water class to a dive boat in the Caribbean, you have been paired with an insta-buddy more times than you'd like. So have a seat at The Dive Table while your therapists Nick and Jay help you relive some not so great to possibly horrific traumatic events of having to watch or be watched by, DUN-DUN-DUNNNNNNN...The Dive Buddy.
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07/22/24 • 1 min
We here at the dive table are excited to announce our new diversity in diving series.
If you've been involved with the scuba diving community in any capacity, you have probably noticed a lack of diversity. Although this is changing as younger people get into the sport with the help of social media, the general diving population consists of white, middle -aged, straight men. And while we love all the people who keep this sport alive, here at the dive table, we want everyone to feel represented in the sport. So we're creating this series to talk about the different challenges people face.
Our purpose is to raise our collective consciousness around diversity and diving and be a part of the continuing evolution of the sport we are all so passionate about. We recognize fully that this topic may be controversial for some. We hope that you'll stick around and learn with us on this journey as we step into other people's shoes. These conversations are important to have out loud and in the open so we can grow together.
Throughout the rest of this season, we will be sprinkling in episodes from this series, including the topics of culture, race, sexual identity, and gender. Be sure to subscribe to get the latest episode and join the conversation in our Facebook group. That's Facebook.com forward slash groups forward slash the dive table.
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Marathon vs Sprint
The Dive Table
06/27/23 • 1 min
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07/09/24 • 61 min
In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss the top 10 student myths for scuba divers. They address misconceptions such as the belief that paying for certification guarantees expertise, the idea that scuba diving is challenging, scary, and always expensive, and the notion that instructors should always be trusted without question. They also touch on the importance of choosing the right instructor and questioning your dive buddy if necessary. They also cover the importance of experience, the need for communication, the value of ongoing training and refreshers, and the fallacy of relying solely on equipment. They emphasize the importance of being open-minded, adaptable, and constantly learning in order to become better divers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Myth 1: Certification Does Not Equal Expertise
07:18 Myth 3: Blind Trust in Instructors
31:29 Myth 5: Never Question Your Dive Buddy
33:20 Debunking Scuba Diving Myths: Instructor Worship
38:27 The Myth of 'I Don't Need More Training'
45:20 The Fallacy of Relying on Equipment
48:45 The Flexibility of Diving Techniques
55:19 The Journey to Mastery in Scuba Diving
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Sarah Miller
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The Dive Table Presents: Surface Interval #6 with Jay Gardner: Zigging and Zagging as an Independent Scuba Instructor
The Dive Table
07/23/24 • 34 min
Being an independent scuba instructor involves managing various aspects of running a small business, serving students, and handling logistics. This includes finding students, defining the target audience, and understanding their needs. It also involves managing the logistics of teaching classes, such as gas fills, dive sites, rentals, and pool access. Building a support system is crucial, including service, retail sales, and knowledge resources. The closure of local dive shops can present challenges, requiring improvisation and finding alternative solutions. Jay shares his experience and invites other independent instructors to share their stories and insights.
The Scripps Pier underwater camera was donated by DeepSea Power & Light and proved HD live streaming video from ~4m (13ft) water depth.
The Scripps Pier Underwater Camera
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Sarah Miller
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Note: I apologize for the technical difficulty that Jay's microphone was experiencing. It is rectified at the 18:50 minute mark.
In this conversation, Jay, Sarah, and Ara discuss the lack of diversity in the scuba diving industry and the impact it has on different communities. They explore the experiences of being a person of color in the diving world, the stereotypes and discrimination faced by divers from different backgrounds, and the role of marketing and representation in perpetuating these biases.
They also touch on the financial barriers that prevent many individuals from marginalized communities from accessing diving opportunities. The conversation covers topics such as the lack of access to diving for Filipinos due to financial constraints, the importance of localizing diving and making it accessible to all, the need for awareness and empathy when traveling to different cultures, the presence of casual racism in the diving community, and the importance of being an ally and speaking up against racism. The conversation also highlights the significance of supporting businesses that treat their employees well and have fair practices.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:16 Race and Identity in Scuba Diving
15:12 Stereotypes and Discrimination in the Diving Community
25:37 Financial Barriers to Diving Opportunities
30:45 Promoting Inclusivity in the Dive Industry
30:55 Lack of Access to Diving for Filipinos
35:02 Cultural Awareness and Empathy
38:12 Addressing Casual Racism in the Diving Community
41:38 Being an Ally and Speaking Up
56:34 Supporting Businesses with Fair Practices
01:00:26 Join the Diver Bliss Community and Dive in the Philippines
If you enjoyed this episode and want to be a part of this growing community, you can join us in a couple of ways:
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Ara
@diverbliss
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@thedivetable
Gardner Underwater
https://gardnerunderwater.com/
Sarah Miller
Fish Dive Surf, Inc.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Dive Table have?
The Dive Table currently has 121 episodes available.
What topics does The Dive Table cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Diving and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Dive Table?
The episode title 'Choosing a Dive Operator/Instructor: Considerations and Criteria | S3E11' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Dive Table?
The average episode length on The Dive Table is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Dive Table released?
Episodes of The Dive Table are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Dive Table?
The first episode of The Dive Table was released on Feb 25, 2022.
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