World Whale Day 2023

World Whale Day and how divers can support whales

World Whale Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of February, and this year it is on February 19. 🥳🤿 World Whale Day is an annual holiday dedicated to raising awareness about whales and their protection. This day offers an opportunity to learn about whales, [...]

Snorkeling or scuba diving

Why should I take up diving?

Diving is one of the most exciting and exciting sports in the world. It is a unique and exciting experience that opens up a whole new world under the surface of the water. From exploring exotic underwater landscapes to meeting beautiful sea creatures, diving offers an unparalleled adventure and thrill […]

Scuba diving is an ideal activity for couples

Scuba diving is an ideal activity for couples

Scuba diving together can be an incredibly exhilarating and romantic experience for couples who enjoy exploring the world beneath the water's surface. Not only does it provide an opportunity for couples to bond and create unforgettable memories, it also offers a unique perspective on the beauty of the underwater world where they […]

Food before diving in Latvia

Food before diving - can you dive immediately after eating?

Can I eat before diving? A diving coach recommends not eating for one and a half to two hours before diving, especially if it is a high-intensity dive. “This rule applies to many sports, but in the water the sensations can be particularly unpleasant because [...]

Dronelab SIA divers participate in underwater works in the port

Underwater survey of Freeport piers with divers

Divers of SIA "Dronelab" participate in underwater survey work in the Republic of Latvia and in the Baltic States. In Latvia, we have participated in the underwater survey of the bed in the territory of the city of Riga and the port of Riga, the strengthening of the Daugava embankment and related infrastructure [...]

Underwater survey master plan

Underwater survey of the bed (with the help of divers)

Underwater survey of the bed In the Republic of Latvia and the Baltic States, we conduct underwater survey of the bed with the help of divers at various facilities. In Latvia, we have participated in the underwater survey of the bed in the territory of the city of Riga and the port of Riga, the strengthening of the Mūkusala street embankment and the construction of the related infrastructure. Our company's underwater [...]

Rescue Diver Diving Club Diving

Pre-Dive Safety Check (BWRAF)

What is a pre-dive safety check? As divers, safety is our top priority. First, safety for yourself, then for other divers and even for marine life. As we are all fallible, following the BWRAF inspection can prevent equipment problems and human error. According to […]

First aid for victims in water

First aid for victims in water

First medical aid for victims of hypothermia rescued from water! Remember that timely notification of an accident is a decisive factor in saving life! Emergency services take care of accidents at sea: Phone 115 (emergency service). The emergency telephone number of the State Fire and Rescue Service [...]

View of the Daugava with the lifebuoy in the foreground Photo diving club Daivings.lv

A survival kit that is necessary in cold water, in an emergency situation

Checklist for survival in cold water Remember that timely notification of the emergency services is a decisive factor in saving life! Accidents at sea are taken care of by the emergency services: What is needed to be able to survive longer in cold water, being in it for several hours: Emergency situations or […]