Riding the Current

Barely an hour after my first dive, I was already eager for the next one. This time, at Cormorant Point, things kicked off with some drills that tested both my nerves and my skills. Anderson had me remove my entire scuba rig underwater and then reassemble it - 9 meters below the surface! As if that wasn’t enough, he briefly closed my oxygen tank to simulate running out of air. Let me tell you, it’s a feeling you don’t forget. Thankfully, it was just practice.

After completing the drills, we let the current carry us into the deeper waters, gliding down to about 16 meters. The current was strong here, and staying in one place meant gripping onto sharp rocks. Anderson had given me gloves, which proved to be a lifesaver. The marine life, however, was unbothered by the currents, moving with an effortless grace that made me feel clumsy by comparison.

Brightly colored fish surrounded us in every direction, their scales shimmering like living jewels. The highlight of the dive came when two hammerhead sharks appeared, gliding silently past us. Watching those majestic creatures move so smoothly was like witnessing a scene from a nature documentary - but this time, I was in it.Read more