Author Archives: Jen Vanderhoof

We are sitting atop a new year, and I’m tempted to make a resolution to post my dive stories more frequently. Part of the reason I haven’t posted in so long is because I spend my free time (a) diving, (b) … Continue reading →

One of the countless interesting factoids about diving is this: Every dive, no matter what, contains stories. Some might only be interesting to the one or two who experienced the dive, and some stories gain worldwide attention. Even an uneventful … Continue reading →

I was so excited to try out my new wide-angle lens (Olympus 9-18mm) that I didn’t even wait till I got the dome port. I went to Three Tree North on Sunday, March 1, and used a poorly fitting flat … Continue reading →

It has been far too long since I posted here. I am going to share a newsletter article I wrote for my dive club, the Marker Buoys.  But first, as they mentioned at the end of my article, I would … Continue reading →

Back when I wrote about my nemesis hooded nudibranchs, I was naive. In my narrow view of the world, those many dives ago, I thought hooded nudibranchs were my only nemesis in the sea. I’ve lost that innocent view of … Continue reading →

This is one of those “best-kept secrets” that will be all the rage by next year, I’m pretty certain. I’m referring to snorkeling with sailfish outside of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. I was there in February, and on my return I … Continue reading →

I faithfully keep my dive log. Sometimes I wonder what the point is of being such a meticulous record keeper. Like a terrier with a pencil. But it is definitely useful when I return to an area and want to refresh … Continue reading →

If you know me at all, you probably know I recently returned from a phenomenal trip to Indonesia. What I want to do with this post is go backwards in time and tell about the few days leading up to that … Continue reading →

I just got two photos accepted for a gallery showing. Woo hoo! I don’t know that this is a huge deal as galleries go, but I’ll take it. Plus, it has forced me to move forward on a few things. … Continue reading →

I have nemesis invertebrates. Until recently, I was only consciously aware of having nemesis jellies. But it’s bigger than that. I also have nemesis hooded nudibranchs. Defining Nemesis By nemesis, I mean they kick my butt without even trying. No … Continue reading →