What scuba diving world record will we be setting? Over the next few months Leagues Ahead diving will be training and preparing to set a scuba diving world record! The record we aim to set is: “The greatest distance underwater swimming (Scuba) in 12 hours using a diver propulsion vehicle.” Why are we attempting to set […]
Welcome to Bahia Feliz, Gran Canaria! Bahia Feliz is a miniature sun sanctuary located on the South coast of Gran Canaria. A small, relaxing and compact town that is perfect for those looking to relax and soak up the famous Canarian sun. Upon visiting Bahia Feliz, you will not be greeted with the flurry of […]
Welcome to Playa Del Ingles Playa del Ingles, is one of Gran Canaria’s most famous resort towns. With a golden sand beach stretching three kilometers, and an abundance of bars for the night time, it is easy to see why Playa del Ingles is now famous throughout Europe. Aside from offering a haven of relaxation […]
Welcome to San Agustin, Gran Canaria! San Agustin is a sunshine pocket located on the South coast of Gran Canaria. It is the first tourist beach you see when travelling to the South of the island from the capital Las Palmas. With dark golden sand and clear blue skies it is the perfect holiday destination […]
Why do we need to give a Scuba Diving Briefing before each dive? Whether you are a novice scuba diver or a seasoned professional receiving an adequate dive briefing from your dive guide is an integral part of the dive. A scuba diving briefing provides: Clear expectations for the dive Explains the objectives of the […]
With countless days of sunshine, stunning rock formations, and golden beaches the Canary Islands are quickly becoming the ‘’go to destination’’ for holiday makers and divers alike. The geographical location of the Canary Islands next to the African Coast ensure the weather stays constant all year round and you can go scuba diving 365 days […]
Maspalomas is the sunshine pocket of Gran Canaria, with an average of 320 days of sunshine, sand dunes and endless shops and restaurants. It is the perfect summer or winter break for tourists, but does Maspalomas have any scuba diving sites? Can I Scuba Dive from Maspalomas Beach? Unfortunately the answer is no. Maspalomas is […]
Video tutorial of the mask removal skill: My personal experience with the PADI mask removal skill: During my Open Water course, the skill I could not master was removing and replacing my scuba diving mask. The more I practiced the skill the more frustrated I became and the more I began to panic. Even thinking […]
The Trumpetfish While diving in Gran Canaria we often see many weird and marvelous species of fish. Some might say that the Trumpetfish is the weirdest of them all. Although they might not look like your conventional species of fish, they are a highly adapted species. Let’s take a look at this often misunderstood species […]
Guest blog by © 2018 | Myryame Angers | myryame@divezone.net It’s no longer a myth, the condition of the oceans around the globe is deteriorating. Not because of scuba divers, but a little bit more because of the man behind the mask and fins. Still, as scuba divers, we are in direct contact with the oceans […]
The Cuttlefish – The King Of Camouflage. Cuttlefish belong to the group of mollusks called the cephalopods. While diving in Gran Canaria we see all species of Cephalopods. The cephalopods are a highly intelligent group of ocean creatures that contains the species: Octopus Squid Cuttlefish Nautiluses The literal translation of the term Cephalopod is […]
Are there sharks in Gran Canaria? Yes! Many species of sharks primarily live in warm and shallow coastal waters, making Gran Canaria their ideal habitat. Let’s have a look at the different shark species living in Gran Canaria. 1. The angel shark The Angel shark is the shark that most people associate with Gran […]