The Deeper Current

This upcoming book is for divers who are ready to adapt to new environments, refine their gear, and manage the logistics that come with real-world diving. It connects technique, configuration, and planning into a single framework for competence anywhere you dive.

Release Information

Status: In Progress
Formats: Paperback and eBook
Release Date: Spring 2028

Chapter 1 – Expanding Your Range

Progress comes from variety as much as practice. This chapter explains how to choose dives that challenge you without creating unnecessary risk, how to track progress across new environments, and how to expand skill sets while staying relaxed and in control.

Chapter 2 – Cold, Current, and Low Visibility

Different water conditions demand different habits. Here you will learn how to prepare for colder temperatures, mild currents, and reduced visibility through better weighting, thermal planning, and attention to detail before and during each dive.

Chapter 3 – Night Diving

Light changes more than sight. This chapter covers light management, buddy spacing, and orientation when natural vision fades. It shows how to stay calm and aware at night while discovering a quieter side of diving that many never experience.

Chapter 4 – Navigation Refinement

Knowing where you are is confidence in motion. You will practice compass headings, reciprocal routes, and natural navigation cues, learning to read the water and terrain instead of relying solely on others.

Chapter 5 – Drysuits and Thermal Management

Cold water introduces new physics and technique. This chapter explains layering systems, buoyancy changes, and thermal strategy so you remain warm, balanced, and focused in any environment.

Chapter 6 – Streamlining and Equipment Configuration

Good trim starts on land. Here you will learn how to arrange hoses, boltsnaps, and accessories for comfort and efficiency, reducing drag and distraction. It also explains how small adjustments improve movement and awareness underwater.

Chapter 7 – Modular Gear Systems

Your gear should adapt as your diving changes. This chapter provides a detailed guide to building a modular setup that scales from quarry to ocean. It covers backplate and wing configurations, regulator routing, weighting systems, and the reasoning behind each design choice.

Chapter 8 – Tools, Spares, and Small Essentials

Minor gear choices often define smooth dives. You will learn what tools and backups matter most, how to carry them cleanly, and how to balance redundancy with simplicity. Every item is explained in terms of its real underwater purpose.

Chapter 9 – Planning Trips and Choosing Operators

Dive travel rewards preparation. This chapter outlines how to research destinations, vet operators for safety culture, confirm procedures, and plan realistic dive profiles that match your training and comfort level.

Chapter 10 – Packing and Transporting Gear

Efficient packing protects your equipment and your time. You will learn methods for organizing bags, protecting regulators and computers, and planning for both flights and local travel without overpacking.

Chapter 11 – Travel Safety and Health

Travel affects your body and your focus. This chapter teaches how to manage hydration, jet lag, and flight timing, how to protect gear on the road, and how to maintain energy and alertness throughout a dive trip.

Chapter 12 – Sustainable Travel Habits

Responsible divers protect what they visit. You will learn small, consistent habits that reduce waste, respect local operators, and keep ecosystems intact without preaching or guilt.

Chapter 13 – Advanced Skill Maintenance

Skills fade if they are not maintained. This chapter presents simple self-check routines, buoyancy refreshers, and debrief techniques to keep precision sharp even during long surface intervals or off-seasons.

Chapter 14 – How to Keep Getting Better Without Getting Bored

Improvement slows when curiosity fades. You will find ideas for new challenges, mentoring, and slow exploration that keep diving fresh and rewarding long after basic competence is reached.

Chapter 15 – The Transition to Confidence

This final chapter reviews how environment, equipment, and travel combine to create true confidence. It prepares you for the next stage, where judgment and leadership become as important as skill.