A passionate adventure into Gear for Scuba Diving, Outdoor life, Watersport and Lifestyle

Bradley grew up feeling more at home in the national parks of Canada than in the city. Having an affinity for the seasons and a penchant for finding second-hand gear, he embraced the philosophy that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.

Canoe tripping throughout Algonquin park for longer periods of time without meeting other souls or standing on the backside of a Rocky Mountain at dawn, looking down at a fresh snowpack drew him into the outdoor industry.

And from canoeing to sailing, the tack was also natural. He sailed dinghies since he was a boy, on the Great Lakes and up and down the St. Lawrence river. When he met his Danish wife, he was drawn into a Viking ship club where he spent 17 weeks building a copy of a 72-foot warship out of oak. He now sails and cruises as much as possible.

Getting hired at DIVEIN has given him the opportunity to test and research gear as a full-time job. He thinks this is awesome.

Consummate amateur and true master of none, Hunter specializes in throwing himself in over his head and figuring it out along the way. Beginning his career as a PADI-certified scuba instructor at 19, he soon crawled his way onto land and discovered a love for mountains, culminating in 2016 with a hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

While finishing a BA in Creative Writing at the University of Washington, Hunter picked up climbing, trail running, and skiing. He then spent 9 months leading youth and adult conservation corps crews in Washington’s national parks.

With an odd 30 days of skiing under his belt, he moved to Crested Butte to teach 4-year-olds the finer points of the wedge turn, earning the distinction of 2018-19 “Rookie Instructor of the Year.” Spending summers teaching youth how to climb granite friction slabs and weaseling his way into empty seats on whitewater rafts, Hunter started learning the basics of backcountry skiing on the stable summer snowpack.

He continues chasing certification, furthering his formal training to make better decisions and have more fun outside.

Now located in Bellingham, Washington- Hunter spends his time riding in the North Cascades, running in the Chuckanuts, reading Michael Moorcock, and searching out obscure 90s death metal releases. You can read his seldom updated, fiercely beloved outdoor blog at https://inthebight.home.blog/

Hailing from the island of Cyprus, Christos could swim before he could walk. He found his passion for water sports with scuba diving at 15 and has ever since been interested in water sports. As a Divemaster, Christos has over 200 dives in Mediterranean and Caribbean waters.

Christos spent his high school years living in Portugal, where he became an experienced surfer. He also learned kite surfing in Morocco and is always on the lookout for opportunities to try new water sports.

After moving to Spain, Christos picked up paddle boarding and became an amateur SUP racer who currently loves to race his SUP on the weekend. He also enjoys adventuring by kayak, especially on longer excursions. Due to this, Christos is our expert on all things paddle, especially SUPs and kayaks.

Most recently Christos has developed a passion for electric surfboards.

Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his generosity for guiding people on their own path match his energy as editor-in-chief at DIVEIN.com.

Growing up in Cyprus has allowed George to develop a passion for the ocean and its mysteries. As a kid, he spent most of his days swimming in the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean. What he didn’t know back then was that there is so much more to the oceans than beautiful beaches and clear skies.

After finishing his military service and becoming a licensed PADI Divemaster in 2014, George joined a research team in the Indonesian and Indian Oceans carrying out field research on their coral reef ecosystems. In 2018, he received a BSc in Oceanography and Sustainability from the prestigious University of St Andrews, Scotland. The following year, he migrated to the warmer Brighton waters where he swims on a daily basis and volunteers as a Lifeboat Crew Member with Brighton RNLI, obviously taking any opportunity to be in the ocean, through hell or high waters – sometimes literally.

Wanting to pass on his passion and knowledge for the open water – George has joined the Divein.com writers team, making sure our readers know exactly what they need when embarking on their new watery adventures.

As a marine scientist, Ami specializes in studying the marine life found on the most unlikely of reef habitats – offshore oil & gas platforms. Her infatuation with understanding how these structures function as de facto artificial reefs began in the Gulf of Mexico where she spent countless hours diving and conducting field work around these giants.

After receiving a M.S. in Fisheries from Auburn University, Ami has continued to examine how rigs function as reefs. She is currently working to inform ‘Rigs to Reefs’ programs around the world by assessing the value of offshore energy infrastructure as fisheries resources.

As an advocate for exploring novel opportunities for ocean conservation, Ami approaches conservation with the motto of “seeing is believing” and diving gives the opportunity to put that motto into practice.

Rozanne is a writer and a wanderer who has climbed to the summit of mount Kilimanjaro, walked the length of the United States, Spain, and New Zealand, paddled four hundred and fifty miles in the world’s longest annual kayak race in the Yukon, Canada, and has driven a rickshaw 1,300 miles across India from Chennai to Mumbai.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Rozanne is half Dutch, a permanent resident of Canada, and has lived in Australia, Holland, Canada, the United Kingdom, and theMiddle East while traveling to over twenty-five countries in the past thirty-nine years. Rozanne is most at home in the mountains or on the water in her sea kayak. She is an event manager by trade, a writer and performer by passion, and an adventurer at heart.

Nicolai co-founded DIVEIN back in 2009 with his brother Torben – initially with the idea that “if we have a popular blog about diving, then we’d have a reason to go dive more often”.

As DIVEIN grew from a hobby blog about diving, and into a business with a team of people, tons of equipment to buy (to test it), and a range of responsibilities, Nicolai mainly moved behind the scenes to manage the day-to-day operation of DIVEIN.

However, he still loves to contribute with articles or reviews, especially in the diving section – and he has taken the role of editor for our new Everyday Life section, as he appreciates the quality of a product when it clearly has a design that shows its worth.

Angela is a writer born and raised in the hustle and bustle of Quezon City, Philippines. She fell in love with nature while spending her childhood summers wandering in the countryside. This growing interest led her to the Sierra Madre mountains.

Here she spent days exploring caves, chasing waterfalls, and learning about the area’s indigenous tribes. Angela also loves browning her skin by the beach and traveling places in search of new experiences.

When not pecking at her keyboard researching and writing, she’s busy practicing Ashtanga yoga, playing with cats, and falling down psychology’s rabbit hole. She believes that nature and traveling are two of the best medications on the planet. But it will only be effective if you have the right gear and knowledge.

Andy has been an avid diver for many years, honing his skills and passion for the underwater world. As an instructor, scientific diver, and technical diver, Andy has a thorough background in all things equipment related. His favorite dive locations include the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the Florida Keys, and Mexico.

Rebecca has been an avid traveler and scuba diver for many years. She’s visited all seven continents and dived on six of them. From speedy drift dives in Indonesia to leisurely muck dives in Florida, to shark dives in the Galapagos, her favorite dive is always her next.

Born and raised in a small coastal town, Joseph loves all things related to nature and has a knack for always taking the route less traveled.

He has a B.S. in Biology from the Ateneo de Manila University and a filmmaking diploma from the Film and Media Arts International Academy in Cebu.

While he buries himself every now and then in filmmaking and screenwriting, Joseph has spent the better part of the last five years soul-searching and exploring the forests and mountains of his native Mindanao.

His interests include films, music, literature, boxing, chess, camping, and hiking.

Whether it’s hiking in her current home of Pennsylvania, safaris and photography in Uganda, windsurfing in Malta, paddle boarding on Lake Malawi, skiing in Nagano, aerial yoga in Johannesburg, fishing in Liberia, or scuba diving in Belize, she’ll try whatever is available and has fun people around.

A lifelong competitive swimmer and recently avid Alaskan adventurer, Caroline is finding the courage to dip her toes into glacial waters.

Caroline graduated as an English and Religion double major from a small liberal arts college in the mountains of Virginia. While living in the Shenandoah Valley, her interest in outdoor ventures took hold. She moved to Alaska six years ago, and her adventurous spirit has only grown. She spends her days hiking in all weather, kayaking in glacial waters, foraging for delectable treats, and avoiding brown bears.

As a competitive swimmer for nearly two decades, Caroline knows her way around swim gear and swimwear. She has tried all the trends, from layering brightly-patterned swimsuits during taper to changing goggle preferences like the tides. Although she doesn’t compete as often these days, she still races against the clock at her local pool.

Her passions include water sports and writing, and she is thrilled to combine the two in her work for DIVEIN.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona Danielle is a writer who is passionate about leading an active lifestyle. She enjoys her routine of yoga and running but tries to escape to the wilderness often to feed her love of water and snow sports.

From the foggy Muir Woods hiking trails to the sunny shores of Lake Tahoe, Diana’s travels wouldn’t be complete without the right equipment and gear. She’s always on the lookout for the best products to take on her adventures.

No matter how far her trips take her, it’s always nice to return back home. Her favorite pastimes include thrifting, baking, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts while chasing after her toddler son.

Christa has embraced all things outdoors after moving to coastal California and having access to beaches, mountains, and all the activities they have to offer.

PADI Course Director and Boat Captain
Born and raised in England, Michelle found her love of nature at an early age. She worked as a Personal Trainer and Manager in England and learned to scuba dive in quarries. She took a gap year to Australia to complete her PADI Instructor and a new lifestyle followed. She traveled around the world to live and work as an instructor. Now, she lives in America as a PADI Course Director and Boat Captain.

Born in the Midwest, and soon thereafter relocated to the West, Samuel was raised amidst the Rockies. Growing up, Samuel found himself feeling more at home skiing the trees than in the city. It quickly became his sole focus to ski as much as possible, for as long as possible. After taking up climbing while studying at the University of New Mexico, graduating in 2019, Samuel built out a van and took to the road, looking for big mountain adventures. During his time on the road, Samuel found a passion for putting his experiences into words, and he hasn’t stopped writing since.

In 2020, Samuel settled into a long term position, working as a firefighter. A perfect career for someone transfixed by the mountains, as it provides him with more than enough time (and healthcare) to pursue his passions in the outdoors.

Today, Samuel spends his summers climbing, mountain biking, and trail running. His winters are split between the resort, the backcountry, and taking courses to achieve his AMGA certifications, with hope of one day becoming an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide.

Shelagh Hogan grew up sailing and quickly fell in love with being on the water. She followed that passion to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where she earned a degree in Marine Transportation. She holds a USCG 1600 ton Captain license. After several years as a navigation officer and surface rescue swimmer aboard ships in the merchant marine, she bought a 43’ sailboat that she lives and travels aboard. When she’s not writing about her travels and sailing, she is—sometimes clumsily—learning the lessons and enjoying the challenges that life on board has to teach.

Pete has been in love with boats since his days of sailing with his family on the Finger Lakes of Upstate, NY. His passion only expanded when he moved to the Atlantic Coast and started working on larger vessels in Boston Harbor.

He eventually earned his U.S. Coast Guard – 100 Ton captain license and works on various vessels throughout the year.
Authors like Jack London, Ernest Hemingway, and other nautical authors have inspired Pete to share his passion for the sea through writing.

Pete has settled in the historic seafaring town of Gloucester, MA where he enjoys boating, hiking, and surfing with his family and friends.