Sunshine Divers - Mary & Klaus

Next time, when you go scubadiving, think about this:
❌7 things to avoid after diving❌

1️⃣ Flying
❗️ Flying causes a drop in pressure, which can increase the risk of DCS.
✅ Wait 12 hours after 1 dive.
✅ Wait 18 hours after multiple dives.
✅ After exceeding the decompression limit, wait 24 hours.

2️⃣ Alcohol
❗️ Drinking alcohol dehydrates the body. Dehydration increases the risk of DCS.
❗️ Alcohol hinders the excretion of nitrogen from the body.
✅ Before drinking alcohol, wait a few hours and drink water beforehand.

3️⃣ Taking a hot shower or bath
❗️ Does the body warm up, this increase the likelihood of bubble formation.
❗️ The tissue is warmed up before blood flow increases.
✅ Wait 30 minutes before showering.

4️⃣ Deep tissue massage
❗️ Increased blood flow = Bubble formation
❗️ Muscle soreness is a sign of DCS = unnecessary doctor visit and misdiagnosis
✅ Wait at least 12 hours after diving.

5️⃣ Freediving
❗️ Returning to depth and then surfacing again affects the desaturation of nitrogen.
✅ Wait 24 hours after diving.

6️⃣ Sports/heavy physical exertion
❗️ Physical exertion after diving can increase the formation of air bubbles in the body.
✅ Wait 4 - 6 hours after diving

7️⃣ Smoking
❗️ Increases the risk of DCS
❗️ Smoking constricts blood vessels and puts a strain on the lungs, thereby slowing down nitrogen removal.
✅ Do not smoke for 1-2 hours after diving.

Why you should always log your dives ✍🏽

✅ Better dive planning
->You know exactly your amound if kilos, suit size and suit thickness, also your air consumption.

🐠 Capturing memories
-> Your favorite dive sites, wrecks, and fishes, evrything is saved.

🎓 Course Requirements
-> A minimum number of logged dives is required for some specialty programs or pro-level courses.

🛥️ Requirements for a diving safari
For some safari boats, a minimum number of logged dives is required.

👉 Log your dives in the SSI diveapp.

Dein Equipment begleitet dich bei jedem Atemzug unter Wasser.
Mit ein wenig Pflege nach dem Tauchgang sagst du Danke – und sorgst dafür, dass es dich auch beim nächsten Abenteuer sicher begleitet. 🌊

Your equipment is with you on every single breath underwater.
With a little care after each dive, you say thank you —
and make sure it safely accompanies you on your next adventure. 🌊🤿

🧽 Equipment care after diving
- For more safety underwater.
- For more comfort while diving.
- For a longer lifespan.

ℹ️ General information for you
- Regularly inspect and check equipment.
- After saltwater dives, clean in freshwater.
- Do not use plasticizers.
- Do not dry in direkt sun.
- Store dry.

➡️ ABC - Equipment, Divingcomputer & Co.
- Check the battery status of the lamp and dive computer.
- Rinse the buoy from the inside as well.

➡️ Regulator
- Take it in for a service once a year.
- Do not take water into the first stage.
- The dust cap must be dry.

➡️ Wetsuit, hat, booties
- Use wide hangers for hanging.
- Turn inside out to dry.

➡️ BCD
- Also rinse from the inside through the inflator.
- Drain water from the BCD before drying.
- Partially inflated dry.

*Interview*
We asked directly our divers - and they answered honestly:
Diver Martin & Christopher

1️⃣ What was your personal highlight?
"We were able to experience many special moments together on this vacation.
We were particularly impressed by the wreck of the Million Hope. Even though we also dived the Dunraven, the Million Hope was a real highlight for us. Even from the surface, the sight was breathtaking, as part of the wreck was already visible above the water. Being able to dive inside the wreck made the experience even more special.

Equally fascinating was Shark & Yolanda Reef with its impressive variety of colors, vibrant corals, and huge numbers of fish. Gordon Reef also thrilled us – the seemingly endless coral landscape and our encounters with sharks made this dive truly unforgettable."

2️⃣ How was your first night dive?
"Our first night dive was actually much better than expected.
You're much more focused because you only perceive what the light from your lamp illuminates. This makes the dive feel more intense and calmer. The reef was beautiful. We discovered numerous starfish and even saw a crab. We were particularly fascinated by the plankton. The moment we turned off the light, everything around us began to glow – a magical sight and an unforgettable experience."

3️⃣ Would you come again?
“I, Christopher, am actually a repeat offender. I already did my Open Water Diver course with you in 2015, and during this holiday I immediately said to Martin: Let's go back to Sunshine Divers Mary&Klaus – they're simply fantastic. It was quickly clear to us: we would come back anytime and are already looking forward to seeing you again.”

🇩🇪 🏖️ - Betriebsferien -
Raus aus der Kälte, rein ins Rote Meer! 🌞🐠
Der Februar ist perfekt, um Sonne zu tanken, abzutauchen und neue Energie zu sammeln.
Auch wir nutzen diese Zeit:
Bis zum 15.02. befinden wir uns in den Betriebsferien. Unser Boot geht ins Drydock für ein frisches Update 🚤✨ und unser gesamtes Team genießt den wohlverdienten Urlaub. Emails und Anfragen werden gern entgegen genommen und beantwortet.
Ab dem 15.02. sind wir wieder fit, frisch und voller Energie für euch da – wir freuen uns schon! 💙

🇬🇧🏖️- Company break -
Out of the cold, straight into the Red Sea! 🌞🐠
February is the perfect time to soak up the sun, dive in, and recharge your batteries.
We’re doing the same:
Until February 15th, we’re on a short company break. Our boat is heading to dry dock for a fresh update 🚤✨ and our entire team is enjoying a well-deserved holiday.
Requests and emails are welcome and will be responded.
From February 15th, we’ll be back recharged, refreshed, and ready for you – can’t wait to see you! 💙

Typical fears before starting diving🤿🌊

1️⃣ Diving is dangerous
👉🏽 Properly prepared with training and a buddy, diving is very safe.
👉🏽 Most accidents happen due to errors in pressure equalization or unprepared behavior.

2️⃣ “I am not a good swimmer“
👉🏽 Basic swimming skills are enough.
👉🏽 Divers don’t swim, but move slowly and in a controlled manner using only fin strokes.

3️⃣ Diving is only possible in perfect weather.
👉🏽 Sunshine is not a must.
👉🏽 Even in cloudy weather or light rain, the underwater world remains spectacular.

4️⃣ Diving is only for young people
👉🏽 Diving is suitable for all age groups.
👉🏽 Some start at age 10, others are still diving at over 70 years old.
👉🏽 The only important thing is good health.

5️⃣ Sharks are dangerous
👉🏽 Sharks are not monsters, but fascinating animals.
👉🏽 In reality, they are shy and avoid people.
👉🏽 A shark sighting is an unforgettable experience.