diveblog

In August 2025, we celebrated my father’s birthday in Ticino, Switzerland. I managed to explore the Verzasca river and Maggia river with Giovanni of Maggiore Diving. It was an amazing day and two very unique dives through crystal clear rivers. There is certainly more to discover around there and I am really looking forward to explore Lago Maggiore more.

In July 2025 I went fishing in Alaska with my father to work on his bucket list. I managed to go diving with Last Frontier Diving & Adventures to Fox Island Spit and we explored the Navy Barge Y754.

Before the FNS 2025 Conference in Atsugi, Japan I managed to go diving in Japan with Hokulea Shonan. We went shark diving in Chiba, altitude diving at Lake Motosuko at the foot of Mount Fuji, and enjoyed Hatsushima Island. It was an amazing experience with Terushige, Foo, Sho, and Ewa. I can’t wait to be diving with you guys again.

My next venture was to start my technical diving training. I started my tech course on open circuit in 2025 and finished my tech 50 course in May after learning many, many lessons.

In September 2024, I participated in the Gozo Malta Swim organised by the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club. I managed to swim 6.1 km from Hondoq ir-Rummien in Gozo to the Marfa Jetty in Malta in 2:08:54 as documented here

Around the GRC conference in 2024, I was able to go diving around Ventura. I took the Spectre dive boat. It was a great experience thanks to the crew and my dive buddies.

I managed to visit my former flatmate for his wedding in the beautiful Salvador, Bahia. It was a great time which allowed me to explore the historic sites on land and underwater in Salvador.

Two stressful weeks during an IDC. Following this phase qualifies you for your Instructor Examination to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor.