History of the Safety Stop

Today, safety stops are a common practice. Every diver knows that before ascending, one should stop at 5 metres / 15 feet for three minutes to help off-gas the nitrogen absorbed while diving. The safety stop not only slows the release of nitrogen, which reduces the...

Sounds of Summer

  With Glastonbury ringing in our ears, 10 New Horizons divers met up in Plymouth ready for a long weekends diving, on a Thursday afternoon of summer sunshine. The following day and true to form, the weather changed a little, and the infamous Plymouth Sea Fog...

Women’s Dive Day at NHDC

#NHDC is taking part in PADI’s first world wide annual Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2015. The goal is to get as many women as possible, diving on the same day in order to build awareness and interest for the sport. While the focus is on women, all are encouraged...