River guardians: Diving cleanup in the Daugava

Daugava with its rich history and importance for Latvia holds a special place in the hearts of its people. However, like many bodies of water around the world, the Daugava River faces environmental challenges, including pollution and waste. Fortunately, the diving club "Daivings" in Latvia is becoming active in order to create [...]

Diving instructor Valters Preimanis

A diver has a runny nose, can you dive with a runny nose?

If a diver has a runny nose, is it okay to dive with a runny nose? It is not recommended to dive with a runny nose, cold or other conditions that can block the air passages of the paranasal sinuses. If difficulty equalizing the pressure in the ears occurs during the descent of the dive, it is necessary to stop […]

The cold is good for training

Learn to scuba dive in cold water and its unexpected benefits

Scuba diving is an exciting activity that allows people to explore the fascinating underwater world. While warm tropical waters are considered by many to be the ideal diving environment, learning to dive in cold water can offer its own unique set of rewards, confirms a diving club instructor […]

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 [...]

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! Emergency services take care of accidents at sea: Phone 115 (emergency service). The emergency telephone number of the State Fire and Rescue Service is 112. What is needed to [...]

Providing assistance in case of hypothermia

Assisting water rescuers with hypothermia

Helping those rescued from water in hypothermic conditions 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 is 112. If [...]

Dolphin ship with divers of diving club Diving

Abandoning the watercraft and ship in an emergency

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 is 112. Abandoning a watercraft and ship in an emergency situation The following is […]