E113 British Army to Sidemount Master - Mark Rowe's Incredible Diving Journey

E113 British Army to Sidemount Master - Mark Rowe's Incredible Diving Journey

In this episode of Speaking Sidemount brought to you by XDEEP, Steve Davis talks with Mark Rowe, a former British Army Royal Engineer who began diving in 1989 and went on to become a leading sidemount and technical instructor.Mark shares his incredible journey from military service to full-time diving instructor, including his role in developing the Battle Back program, using diving to rehabilitate injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.We explore:🔹 His early days learning to dive in Sharm el-Sheikh before it became a Red Sea diving mecca🔹 Building the UK’s largest military dive club and founding Battle Back Diving🔹 The evolution of sidemount diving and why good instruction matters🔹 Insights on training, gear setup, and diving safely across multiple systems🔹 Rebreathers, tech diving, and the future of advanced diving educationWhether you’re a sidemount diver, an instructor, or just passionate about diving history — this is a deep, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.🎧 Thanks to our Sponsor XDEEP - https://www.exdeep.eu📘 Grab Steve’s Sidemount Fundamentals eBook → https://www.sidemountpros.com/store🌐 Follow Mark Rowe at Rubicon Diving Lanzarote - https://www.rubicondiving.com

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E008 - Brian Kakuk Interview: The Caves of the Bahamas

E008 - Brian Kakuk Interview: The Caves of the Bahamas

Excellent interview with Brian Kakuk; cave explorer, cave/sidemount instructor and conservationist. Brian is a sidemount diving pioneer and the principal of Bahamas Underground. In this episode we tal...

9 Okt 201821min

E007 - Garry Dallas Part 2: Bell Island & SF2 Sidemount Rebreather

E007 - Garry Dallas Part 2: Bell Island & SF2 Sidemount Rebreather

Part 2 of my interview with Garry Dallas of Simply Sidemount. In this episode Garry and I discuss: Cave exploration Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada The Scuba Force SF2 Sidemount eCCR The importance...

2 Okt 201815min

E006 - The Importance of the "Hover" - Garry Dallas Interview Part 1

E006 - The Importance of the "Hover" - Garry Dallas Interview Part 1

Part 1 of my interview with Garry Dallas. Garry's a great guy and a phenomenal sidemount diver and instructor. In this episode Garry and I discuss: the benefits of sidemount, what it takes to be a gr...

25 Sep 201821min

E005 - Developing Comfort in Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 2

E005 - Developing Comfort in Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 2

In part 2 of my interview with renown cave explorer and modern day sidemount pioneer, Steve Bogaerts, we discuss: Cave exploration The importance of building comfort levels and experience The Divesof...

18 Sep 201823min

E004 - The Beginnings of Modern Day Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 1

E004 - The Beginnings of Modern Day Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 1

This is a special episode, for a special moment, as we officially launch the "Speaking Sidemount" podcast!!! Last month, I reached out to Steve Bogaerts... renown cave explorer and one of the modern d...

11 Sep 201825min

E003 - Michur Interview Part 2

E003 - Michur Interview Part 2

Part 2 of our interview with Tomasz (Michur) Michura. In this episode we discuss steel vs. aluminium cylinders, his dual bladder configuration, boat diving and our wishes for the sidmount community. I...

3 Sep 201821min

E002 - 4 Foundations of Sidemount Diving - Michur Interview Part 1

E002 - 4 Foundations of Sidemount Diving - Michur Interview Part 1

In episode 2, I cover the foundations of a good sidemount diver and then interview one of the world's great sidemount "skills technicians"... Tomasz (Michur) Michura of Sidemount Silesia in Poland.  I...

1 Sep 201825min

E001 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Dive Sidemount

E001 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Dive Sidemount

Steve Davis sets the scene and talks about his vision for the "Speaking Sidemount" Podcast. He then covers the benefits of sidemount diving by sharing the "7 Reasons Why You Should Dive Sidemount". Su...

18 Aug 201811min

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