Cave Diving Blog
Welcome to my Cave Diving Blog, where exploration meets adventure in the hidden, submerged worlds beneath the earth’s surface. Here, I share stories, experiences, and photos from some of my most exciting dives — capturing the beauty, mystery, and technical aspects of cave diving. From crystal-clear springs to remote underwater tunnels, I document both the challenges and rewards of exploring these pristine environments.
Dive into my adventures as I explore the unexplored, encounter natural wonders, and highlight the essential techniques and safety involved in cave diving. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or simply fascinated by the underwater world, this blog is a place to experience the thrill of cave diving from the comfort of your screen.
Featured Cave Diving Posts
Lineater Spring - Part 1
The Exploration of Lineater Spring - Part 1
Long before Lineater Spring became one of Florida’s most celebrated underwater cave systems, it was an unknown mystery hidden beneath the Suwannee River. In August 1981, what began as a simple conversation with a park ranger led to a groundbreaking discovery by explorers Guy Bryant and Lee Sams. Their dive into the spring revealed a vast, untouched labyrinth that would soon captivate the cave diving community. This story recounts the early days of that discovery — the challenges, the strong currents, and the thrill of laying the first lines in what would later become one of the state’s most extensive underwater cave systems.
Lineater Spring - Part 2
The Exploration of Lineater Spring - Part 2
Following the initial discovery and exploration of Lineater Spring, the adventure continued with the search for its hidden connections beneath the surrounding forest. As debris within the cave hinted at unseen openings above, curiosity led to a meeting with a 92-year-old landowner named Burnice Warner — whose kindness and a simple request for catfish opened the door to a new chapter in the system’s exploration. What began with a handshake and a cooler of fish soon evolved into the discovery of multiple new sinkholes — Burnice, Tyre, Window, Pain, Tight, and Gulemar — each revealing more of the vast underwater labyrinth below. This story captures the excitement, determination, and camaraderie that defined the early days of exploration at Lineater Spring.
The Sumps of Climax Cave
The Exploration of the Sumps of Climax Cave
In the mid-1970s, the thrill of discovery led a small group of explorers — including Guy Bryant, Court Smith, and legendary diver Sheck Exley — deep beneath the clay and limestone of Georgia’s Climax Cave. What began as a muddy crawl through tight, twisting passages soon evolved into a daring series of sump dives that pushed the limits of early cave exploration. With minimal equipment, persistence, and a sense of adventure that defined a generation of cave divers, they ventured into submerged tunnels few had ever seen. The Sumps of Climax Cave recounts these formative explorations — blending grit, ingenuity, and the pure curiosity that drives all true exploration underground.