Diving at the famous TUGBOAT BEACH in Curacao #77
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Thank you to Maurice and Cas from Jan Thiel Diving who were the most patient with us while we were growing our underwater lungs (especially Maurice :p) We had a great experience with them and would love to come back to dive with them again! Check out Jan Thiel diving: www.janthieldiv... (This video isn’t sponsored in any way by Jan Thiel diving)
Also big thank you to Floris and Lieke for filming us underwater while we were taking our course!
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Curacao is known for its beautiful underwater world, and Ryan and I were not going to miss them. Small problem: we are far from being divers! Ryan has issues equalizing his ears, and after a slightly traumatic first try at scuba diving a few years ago, the sole thought of breathing under the water made me anxious.
So when Ryan approached me with the idea of trying to get our PADI certifications, I was skeptical to say the least! It took us a couple of trials to feel comfortable under the water, but we eventually did it, and decided that we were both going to do the Padi open water course.
Now looking forward to exploring the beautiful dive sites of the ABC islands!
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5mins in, I like it already. The world of scuba is fantastic :-)
Great job and beautiful underwater footage!
Ryan, I also have problems clearing, just start clearing at the surface right before you go down, then clear as you go down. Make sure you can clear first, don't feel pressured to go down, trust me they will wait for you! Enjoy, happy diving!
That’s how Ryan is doing now, though I suspect he still goes a little too fast down 🙃
Diving is the reason we want to become live aboards. Under the water is so zen and you come up so relaxed. Thanks for this video!
Our pleasure!
That takes me back to the time I was diving 3 or 4 times a week..... It is simple and fun... All you have to remember is inhale and exhale,, never take the regulator out of your mouth.. once the water is over your head depth doesn't really matter.
good catch Ryan when Sophie was trying on the gear when testing the mouthpiece
So good to see both of you being able to get away from the boat work and enjoy yourselves.
Oh Ken, I never thought diving would be so fun!!! :D
congratulations you picked a great place to learn to scuba dive , the water is warm the visibility is usually good, and their no anchor policy in many of the bays really saves the coral. Was there in the mid 1990's had a great time
Diving with the Dutch at jan thiel diving is always great ;-) Go Bob (the owner) & Maurice/Cas😜🧜🏻♂️ Congrats on your 🤿padi !!! Ryan & Sophie - enjoy the under water world :-)
Ps) Are you guys going to shop for a whole set/ and a dive compressor for your boat now 2? ;-)
Happy sails ⛵️
So proud of you two!! Jealous...been a full year since I dived...huh...next winter I hope!!
Best advice clear your ears early and often- start Before you feel the pressure.
A fantastic location to get certified. You are so fortunate! Loved the video. Glad Ryan didn't have equalization issues. You're going to be a master diver in no time!
I went on a dive with some colleagues of mine. Below, I found 3 big rocks I carried around with me. As our dive ended, we headed up for the boat. As I boarded, the guys were asking where my rocks were. I said I dropped them. “You what?!? You lost your souvenirs ? I said “souvenirs? Those were my ballast!” 😂. I had bought a new thicker wetsuit and forgot to adjust my weightbelt
That’s funny 😄
Dang, Ryan, you look ripped! No wonder Sophie keeps you around...
Thirty-five years ago, my husband & I were sailing in the BVI & anchored at the Wreck of the Rhône to snorkel. We floated on the surface looking down when a group of scuba divers passed beneath us. We both knew at that moment, we had to learn. We’ve spent many years of sailing & diving -we are very excited to see you following our footsteps with a love of both!
Was like a James Bond movie especially with that music. Brilliant.
You two did really well! I'm booked on a course which Covid has stopped, but on my occasional forays I know how difficult it is to get that confidence and breathing rhythm, particularly removing and recovering your mouth piece. There was a little tip in there from Ryan that I will have to re-watch... Looks a bit warmer than dear old blighty! Fantastic photography from the pro.
Thanks Bob! Yes, that camera rig totally made me jealous 😄
Before diving, make sure your ears are wax free. It makes equalizing pressure in your ears much easier.
Very cool. When I started sailing I figured I should learn to dive so when I got to the Caribbean, I would do what you guys are doing. Well, many years later and no diving or trips to the Caribbean. My wife refers to things like this as "Rocking chair moments". What do you want to remember when you are on your porch in your rocking chair. You guys are building up quite the moment list and I am thinking it is time I get on it myself. Great video!
You should absolutely try it for yourself... and we would really recommend Curaçao as a destination to learn :)
I feel you on the “rocking chair moment”. I was really afraid of trying scuba diving again, but even more afraid to miss out on something really cool! ☺️
Oh my gosh that footage was amazing. So proud of both of you and a bit jealous...I want to swim with turtles too🐢. Ryan, was that like the eel you and Captain Dan encountered in the cave when we were snorkeling?
My favorite place to be is- under the sea!
Awesome video. We just got back from Bonaire yesterday and wish stayed few days in Curacao on way back to dive there. Looks awesome
Aaah bummer! We must have passed each other, we’re in Bonaire now. Have fun in Curaçao! 🙂
How is the coral in curaçao? I love diving. The thing that makes me comfortable in the water is beeing comfortable... a frog kick, staying horizontal, clearing your ears as much as possible in the first meters...
Coral was good. I do think the diving in bonaire is a bit better but its all great in general. Ryan
LMAO!! I think we have the same sense of humor, Sophie!
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Beautifull video
Great Video !
Awesome video!
Amazing episode, I've been looking forward to this one!!
Super curious..... how did Ryan make out with getting his ears to equalize? When I got my PADI open water cert, I recall that it is kind of a skill that each person has to figure out for their own anatomy. I found that with a lot of jaw wiggle, if I could make it past 10M, then the rest was easy enough. My nephew had enough trouble that the inflammation from diving would keep him from diving again for a couple days, although a few drops of rubbing alcohol in the ear canal helped draw down the swelling.
If you get into diving, Bonaire and Belize have to make it onto your travel itinerary. Stay safe and have fun!
Awesome!
Welcome to the world of breathing underwater your lives will be forever changed. 1.Do lot's of easy shallow fun dives to gain competence and comfort 2. Every dive in addition to having fun, practice one skill 3. Always always always be willing to back out of a dive that you are uncomfortable with.
I hope you guys have many years of happy diving
Trop beau😍
awesome look out Mr Attenborough Ryan and Sophie are here. You know where Isla di Yerba is in curacao as apparently its for sale just outside Willemstad
When Polar Seal sails again head to San Blas Islands, diving there is equally stunning.
Well, we shall explore it for ourselves someday ☺️
Tony & susan here, We are inspired
Hi guys! ☺️ Hope you get to see this for yourself someday! /Sophie
.... a whole nother world down there ..... always wanted to get padi certified and still will, but what really intrigues me now is freediving and my next warm weather vacation will be somewhere where I can take a course ... think it is so beneficial when cruising being able to just jump in the water for whatever reason in seconds in whatever you want to wear .... the breath holding techniques for doing repairs underwater .. no fear of getting the bends if you don't come up right .... can you tell I am stoked to learn this ..... oh yes and just jump in to spearfish dinner .. smilin .... when it is right for you it will be right for you ..... what an awesome place to do your Padi ...... that was quite the purple sky when you surfaced on your second dive, was that a filter or was there a storm brewing ..... once again a great reveal of your adventures .. thanks for sharing .. as always .. never stop dreaming. just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans .....
Thanks Peter! Totally recommend getting your Padi, especially in a pretty dive spot. We were mind blown by curaçao :)
The “purple” you see is a filter meant to reintroduce red in the footage. Under 5 meters depth, the color red tends to disappear and thus we use filters to get the right colors underwater!
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..... that I did not know that red disappears under 5 meters .. thanks for the nugget of knowledge ....
... Yes Curaçao looks like an absolute gem of a spot .... thx for your reply .... have an excellent week ....
@@peterfrebold I scratched myself at 20m depth and blood color was green. Quite hilarious to see!
Great dive. Relax, Good , Video is nice
Welcome to the world below the surface :-)
Love this footage thank you for showing this!! I love it! IDK if I will ever get the chance to see it in person. But this was AMAZING Thank You so much!!
I sure hope you get to see it for yourself one day ☺️ /Sophie
Well done! It is a new world underwater.
40 max
Ryan, how did you deal with the pressure equalization issue? I have the same challenge and some flights and free dives have left me in considerable pain.
Hello! I'm doing okay with it. I just go down really really slow. Like so slow people get bored waiting for me. Generally go down a meter, wait a bit then up a bit, then back down a little further then up. Once im to about 6 meters ill start in on the dive and below 10 meters things are generally fine. I have noticed the my ears are starting to loosen up a bit more. Ryan
@@RyanSophieSailing Thank you Ryan. I'm happy to learn you found a work around and I hope it improves over time. I appreciate the response and will try the technique next opportunity. Take care.
Beautiful.
Lekker man lekker
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