Chantae Reden

FREEDIVE+ is Building the World’s Biggest Freediving Center in Panglao, Philippines

March 15, 2019

Freediving is still a niche sport, with many freediving schools being little more than an off-shoot of a larger scuba center, that occasionally allows freedivers to practice their static breath holds whenever ...

How to Overcome Your Fear of Diving

Chantae Reden

March 12, 2019

Whether you're going for your first dive or your fiftieth, it's normal to be nervous. While scuba diving is a generally safe activity, the experience of being out of our natural element and surrounded by water...

The Dive Log: Karma Diving, Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Chantae Reden

March 10, 2019

The Dive Log is a series where we take you with us as we explore some of the world's best dive destinations. Nusa Penida is one of the fastest-growing dive destinations in Bali. Just a few years ago, diver...

The Ultimate Dive and Travel Guide to Nusa Penida

Chantae Reden

March 3, 2019

Just five years ago, Nusa Penida was a well-kept secret among divers. Accommodation options were limited and there were just a handful of dive centers to choose from if you wanted to scuba dive in Nusa Penida....

The Best Apps for Freedivers

Chantae Reden

February 15, 2019

The best way to get better at freediving is to freedive -- but that's not always possible or convenient. Thankfully, a few tech-savvy freedivers have developed apps to help divers train their breath holds wit...

The Best Beach Tent: A Buyer’s Guide

Chantae Reden

February 15, 2019

Every beach bum knows the warm feeling of enjoying the sun's rays warming their skin and the ocean mist blowing through their hair. When it's time to duck out of the sun, there's no better place to go than th...

The Ultimate Dive and Travel Guide to Gili Trawangan

Chantae Reden

February 13, 2019

Gili Trawangan is part of three small islands off of the coast of Lombok, and a short boat ride away from the island of Bali. Each of the islands have their own vibe and reputation with Gili Trawangan known fo...

Riding Sharks For Likes Isn’t Conservationism, It’s Narcissism

Chantae Reden

January 22, 2019

Over the past week, millions of people have seen and shared a video of Ocean Ramsey grabbing onto the fin of a great white shark off the coastline of Oahu, Hawaii. Many viewers saw this as inspiring -- a woman...

Bikinis We Love: Sensi Graves 2019 Spring Collection

Chantae Reden

January 14, 2019

One of our biggest gripes with bikinis is that they never seem to stay in place whenever we play in the water. Sensi Graves Bikinis are designed specifically for girls who shred, which is why we're so excited ...

Behind the Scenes as a SUP and Yoga Instructor: Q&A with Adrienne Rommel

Chantae Reden

December 10, 2018

What's it like living as a paddleboard and yoga instructor? In this interview, we chat with Adrienne Rommel about her decision of trading a corporate lifestyle for one that's spent in sunshine. Hey Adrienne, t...

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