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The First Signs of the Season Underwater  Sydney divers know when spring has arrived. The mornings are still cool, but the water begins to warm. Baitfish move back into the shallows. Rays cruise across kelp beds at Bare Island. Wobbegongs rest on the sand at Manly. On the right day,...

As the Sydney diving season kicks off in spring and summer, divers eagerly prepare to explore the ocean once again. But before heading underwater, one essential step often gets overlooked: servicing dive equipment. Annual servicing isn’t just a suggestion—it’s an industry standard recommended by equipment manufacturers, PADI, and Divers Alert...

Why Do Divers Try a Solo Shore Dive?  Most divers are trained to dive with a buddy. The buddy system is a cornerstone of scuba safety. Yet many experienced divers eventually look at diving alone — not for ego, but to build independence and sharpen skills.  In Sydney, solo shore dives...

Why Does Underwater Navigation Matter in Sydney?  Learning to scuba dive is thrilling. You see fish, reefs, wrecks. You feel weightless underwater. But nothing spoils a dive faster than not knowing where you are. That’s where good underwater navigation comes in.  In Sydney, with its rocky shores, kelp forests, frequent currents,...

You might already know Sydney has year-round diving — but when exactly should you go to spot grey nurse sharks, weedy sea dragons or humpbacks? Local divers often use the seasons to plan shore dives, boat trips, and underwater photography sessions. If you’re flexible with timing, planning around nature’s calendar...

If you're dreaming of underwater adventures this summer, August is the perfect time to start your scuba journey. Whether it's exploring coral gardens on a tropical getaway or joining a local dive trip over the holidays, getting certified now means you’ll be fully dive-ready by December.    Why Start Now? ...

Think you need to head north to find great diving? Think again. Sydney offers some of the most accessible, diverse, and underrated scuba diving in Australia - and it’s right on your doorstep. From shore dives teeming with marine life to deeper offshore wrecks and walls, Sydney delivers serious variety...

If you'd like to dip your toes in the ocean without getting certified, a snorkel set is perfect. But if you're curious about staying underwater longer and diving deeper, Frog Dive's scuba courses can help you take that leap. Consider starting with the PADI Open Water Diver course or progressing...

It used to take a while for divers to invest in personal gear - especially fins. But that’s changing. Instructors at Frog Dive are seeing more divers upgrade after just one or two dives. Instead of sticking with rentals, they’re coming back asking to buy the same fins they just...