Advantages of rebreathers over conventional diving cylinders

Diving is an exciting and adventurous activity that opens the door to the beautiful underwater world. To fully enjoy this experience, it is important to choose the right diving equipment. Rebreathers, or closed-circuit breathing systems, have become increasingly popular among divers, offering several advantages […]

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Is it finally time to dive with a drysuit?

Diving in Latvian waters can be challenging, especially during the colder months. While some divers enjoy diving in a wetsuit even in winter, others are starting to consider switching to a drysuit. But how do you know when it’s the right time to make the switch? In this article, a PADI instructor […]

CRESSI AQUAWING MAX vs XDEEP Zen Deluxe - which BCD to choose?

CRESSI AQUAWING MAX vs XDEEP Zen Deluxe - which BCD to choose?

Choosing diving equipment can be difficult, especially for beginners who find it difficult to do without the advice of a diving instructor. One of the most important decisions is choosing the right buoyancy compensator (BCD). In this article, we will compare two popular BCD models – the CRESSI AQUAWING MAX and the XDEEP Zen […]

Buying a yacht in Sweden and registering it in Latvia: a guide

Buying a yacht in Sweden and registering it in Latvia: a guide Many sailing enthusiasts dream of owning their own yacht. Sweden is a popular choice for buying a boat because of the wide range of options and often good prices. This article will provide an insight into the process of buying a yacht in Sweden […]

The importance of divers in preserving ecology, an example from the DAIVINGS.LV team

A team of divers from DAIVINGS.LV are carrying out underwater clean-ups in the Gulf of Riga, Latvia. They are representatives of the activist-led marine conservation organization ā€œVesala jÅ«raā€, which focuses on raising awareness about the dangers facing the ocean, implementing better policies in Latvia, and promoting volunteerism. As divers […]

How the wreck of the Red Army M-78 submarine was sunk

80 years ago, on June 23, 1941, 15 km west of Ventspils, all 16 crew members tragically died when the Red Army submarine M-78 (M class, Shevchenko) was sunk by two torpedoes from the German submarine U-144 (Type II D, […]

Professional Latvian divers obtain PADI underwater archaeology certification!

We are pleased to announce that our brilliant hydraulic engineer Guntis Zilberts has successfully completed the Underwater Archaeology Diver course and obtained the prestigious PADI Underwater Archaeology Diver certificate! This certificate confirms Guntis' abilities and knowledge in the field of underwater archaeology, which is an important step in his […]

Underwater diving club divers clean up Dolomite quarry

Despite the approaching winter frost and snow, members of the Underwater Diving Club carried out an impressive diving campaign in the Dolomite quarry, Sloka, on 31.12.2024. The brave divers were not afraid of the cold and dived into the frigid waters to clean the quarry bed. During the campaign, […]