Diving With Young Open Water Divers – Inspiring Stories of Ryleigh, Julia & FlynnLong gone are the days when diving was considered a man’s sport. Today, young open water divers like Ryleigh, Julia and Flynn are breaking stereotypes. Heavy gear and cold water have proved no deterrent for these three young Open Water certified divers – Ryleigh and Julia (both aged 13), and Flynn (aged 16) – who chatted to PT Hirschfield. Photography individually creditedRyleighRyleigh was gifted a Junior Open Water Course for her 11th birthday: ‘I’ve always been a water baby. What challenges do young Open Water divers face?