FIELD NOTES

Field notes from the truck.

What we see on the reef, what we learn from teaching, and what it takes to run a dive school on a small island.

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TEACHING

Open Water vs. AOWD: which certification do you actually need?

Open Water certifies you to 18 meters, which covers 80% of Bonaire's reef. Advanced Open Water extends to 30 meters and adds structured experience. If this is your first certification, do Open Water first. Always.

Stephan 03 Sep 2026 2 min read

TEACHING

Why we cap groups at four (and won't budge)

SSI allows eight students per instructor. Most schools run six. We run four. Sometimes two. It costs us revenue per session, but it produces divers who trust us enough to come back for years.

Stephan 19 Aug 2026 3 min read

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