The Rebooting of DiverSync
In late 2020 I did what I thought would be my final episode of this podcast. It is still available in the archives on this page. ...
DiverSync
DiverSync is a netcast and podcast for scuba diving enthusiasts and anyone else interested in the underwater world. Listen and watch as your host, Rich Synowiec, a Professional Scuba Educator and thirty year veteran of the dive industry, talks about scuba diving, the diving industry and the underwater world. In each episode, Rich will discuss scuba topics, travel, local adventures and things going on in the diving industry. Make sure you follow us on all our channels for the most up to date and regular content including these podcasts!
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The Weekend PADI Instructor Development Course
Rich talks about the month of teaching the weekend instructor development course and the convenience of not having to schedule two weeks of vacation to finish it. The course was earlier in the year than normal to work around the last of the covid casculaties. The Truk Lagoon trip was set up in 2015 and took its first deposit in 2017.... originally scheduled for 2020 it was cancelled twice and now...
The total Eclipse weekend at White Star Quarry
In this episode Rich talks about his problems with time management and not saying "No" enough when projects come around. He also talks about the most epic of adventures, the total eclipse at White Star Quarry. He put together a weekend dive adventure that turned out to be one the most spectacular adventures ever.
Utila, Honduras and the Rush into March and the dive season
Rich talks about the dive center and what has been happening over the last few months. He also talks about opening White Star Quarry early and a trip that he did in March to the Island of Utila. Rich also talks about upcoming podcast with a slight change in format and duration to see what you think.
New Year, New Stuff To Do
We are chatting about scuba diving in the winter now that we are in a New Year with new diving opportunities. Rich talks about a dive in Salisbury Quarry off of private property, a winter, off season White Star Quarry Dive and more stuff going on. Rich also talks about a workshop for people to dive in the off season and work on their #12for12diver program.
Technical CCR Instruction and a Month in Bonaire
In this episode Rich talks about his month in Bonaire teaching all levels of technical rebreather diving as well as spending time with his family. He also asks new divers and those people not sure they want to get into diving to comment on this program and talk about what is holding them back. Rich also talks about the "Facebook Brave" attitude some divers have on the internet when the...
DEMA 2023 Recap and a discussion of the Garmin Descent MK3 dive computer
Rich is back from DEMA 2023 which returned to New Orleans for the first time in about two decades. He is excited to talk about some of the new products and things that he learned and is especially excited to talk about the Garmin Descent Mk3 dive computers that he has been product testing for nearly a year with his family.
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I have been in the diving industry for over 30 years. I am a PADI Course Director, PADI Technical Diver Instructor Trainer, PADI Prism 2 Rebreather instructor, and a Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather Factory Certified Technician. I am also a Dad and my wife and kids dive with me regularly. I own and run many diving businesses including Divers Incorporated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
I started this podcast in 2010 after being interviewed on another scuba podcast. Since then I have talked about my life as a scuba instructor and dive shop owner on a regular basis. In 2020 I took a break from podcasting and in 2023 brought it back as you see it today!
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A good insight into life from the perspective of a scuba professional! Though perhaps more relevant if you dive in the areas Rich Synowiec teaches and works in, there's a lot here to learn. The last few episodes of 2020 are a real insight into the challenges of running a dive business in one of the strangest years on r...
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Great content from someone that really knows scuba diving! Rich dives a lot and works in the industry so he always has some great insight. Worthy of listening too if you have interest in scuba diving.
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