Readers Lives

Staff · Issue 63, Nov/Dec 2011 · pp. 5

Documentaries You are spot on with your observations and comments about the state of not only the UK but the planets TV docu-drama industry. I cannot stand seeing second rate productions anymore- hence I don’t. I hope you sent a copy of your editorial to the producers of Britain’s Secret Seas.... They need to know at the very least that those that know, are not impressed. Tabloid documentary at best. Mauricio Handler Solo diving Thank you for publishing the articles and comments on solo diving. Here in the Netherlands solo diving was not an issue until about 5 years ago but since then it has grown in popularity and naturally initiated heated debate between the soloists and the buddy divers. Perhaps the discussion is stronger here because until recently diving was more considered a safety hazard than a fun sport. My practical training in the early nineties emphasized heavily on saving you…