E112 Álvaro Granell - Cave Diving Mallorca
Speaking Sidemount27 Syys 2025

E112 Álvaro Granell - Cave Diving Mallorca

In this episode of Speaking Sidemount, brought to you by XDEEP, host Steve Davis interviews Álvaro Granell, a cave diving instructor from Mallorca. They discuss Álvaro's journey into diving, his transition to sidemount diving, and his path to becoming a cave instructor.Steve and Álvaro delve into the intricacies of diving education. As Álvaro is a high school teacher, Steve asks how he leans on his professional education background in dive instruction. They discuss the significance of daily practice, the role of video feedback in enhancing diving skills, and the necessity of continuous learning to fill training gaps. The dialogue also touches on diver safety, gas sharing protocols, and the evolving technology in cave diving, including the benefits of rebreathers. They discuss Mallorca's caves, their beauty, the history of exploration, and the specific differences between sump diving and cave diving. Álvaro shares insights into the caving community in Mallorca, the exploration and scientific projects that he supports, and his future plans in diving.

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