From the icy thermoclines of Wahoo to the flying rays of Coiba. A journey through schools of thousands, vibrant reefs, and a final farewell to the Pacific.
Utila – Week 6, Day 6: A Hungover Baby Jesus
From the “Baby Jesus” hangover of the century to the decision to finally lose my tattoo virginity. A journey through post-graduation bliss, dried blood, and Photoshop scribbles.
Utila – Week 6, Day 5: The Legend of Baby Jesus
From the “natural high” of 40 meters to the chaos of the most scandalous divemaster graduation in Utila history. A journey through narcosis, dolphins, and a “BJ” manger.
Utila – Week 6, Day 4: The Final Skull
From the “underwater paradise” of Ted’s Point to the final skull on the scoreboard. A journey through tangled reels, Captain Paul’s bad-boy navigation, and a Baby Jesus costume.
Utila – Week 5, Day 4: Snorkel Saviours
From fun dives with the pros to the pressure of knot-tying for a Platinum Course Director. A journey through rubber chickens, lift bags, and Barney the dinosaur.
Utila – Week 4, Day 2: High-Horse Rivalries
From a tearful fashionista farewell to a dockside showdown with a new rival. A journey through student weight belt blunders, high horses, and “Tingly Fingers” scares.
Utila – Week 3, Day 4: Underwater Hell
From being in Demi Lovato’s top 0.01% of listeners to giving students hell underwater. A journey through unbuckled BCDs, impish rescue drills, and karaoke kisses.
Utila – Week 2, Day 7: A Devilish Smile
From new GoPro tests at the Halliburton Wreck to staring down a Goliath Grouper. A journey through navigation wins, DSMB trials, and a battle with PADI bureaucracy.
Utila – Week 2, Day 5: Thanksgiving Triumph
From pathetic fallacies and exam marathons to the triumph of the whiteboard. A journey through skill circuits, Thanksgiving feasts, and a bittersweet goodbye.
Utila – Week 2, Day 1: Welcome to the Staff
From budgeting battles and double rainbows to the maze of the reef. A journey through underwater alleys, pufferfish secrets, and the start of a new career.