Women In Diving

Women in diving have made remarkable contributions to the sport and science, breaking barriers and setting new standards of excellence. Pioneers like Dottie Frazier, the first female scuba instructor and dive shop owner, paved the way for future generations. Sylvia Earle, an oceanographer and explorer, has inspired countless women with her extensive underwater research and conservation efforts. Modern trailblazers, such as freediver Tanya Streeter and competitive diver Laura Dekker, continue to push the limits, showcasing extraordinary skill and resilience. Their achievements not only highlight the importance of gender diversity in diving but also underscore the critical role women play in exploring and protecting our oceans. Through their passion and dedication, women divers continue to inspire and lead, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic diving community.

At Bluewater Photo we would like to celebrate our women divers by sharing the inside scoop of what our team members dive with and why.

“I love my Mares Avanti Quatro fins because they've supported me through all kinds of conditions, from ripping currents to clear, calm blue water. They've been with me on my dive adventures since 2017, and I don't intend to change them anytime soon.”

“I love my Mares Volo Race fins because they are lightweight and easy to travel with. The foot pockets are super soft and comfortable that suits my wide feet that usually prefer the feel of flip flops. Doffing and Donning is super easy and fast. The colors (I use yellow) are highly visible and easily spotted by my dive buddy. I have used them for many dives in the Maldives or Socorro, even with some current present!”

“I've been using my Mares Rover Regulator non-stop for the past 4 years. It's travelled with me in South Africa, Mozambique and the Caribbean. I've probably done around 2500 dives with it and I still love it!”

‘"I am in a long term committed relationship with my Apeks RK3 fins. They are durable, comfortable
and neutrally buoyant. I have done over 1500 dives with these fins and they
look as good as new."

“I wouldn’t dive without my Shearwater Perdix computer. With only two buttons, it is very easy to use but offers 6 dive modes from gauge through to closed circuit and a large and fully customizable front screen. I really like the ability to edit and change gases underwater and the fact that I can change the battery myself.”

“I love my Garmin Descent MK2s because it is so versatile; I use it for diving, swimming, yoga, cycling and gym, it has a sleep tracker too. The dive computer is so easy to use and easy to switch between gases if that’s your thing. I recommend this computer to all my students/guests. it is the perfect size to wear every day.”

“I love my Apeks XTX 200 regulators because they are extremely durable and reliable. After over 1200 dives, countless training sessions, and being loaded on hundreds of trucks, boats, and planes, they have never failed me!”

“The Cressi Nano Mask is my favorite! I love its low-volume design, which makes it easy to clear underwater and its small size fits perfectly on smaller faces like mine. Highly recommended for both scuba diving and freediving!”