Saltwater and Second Chances

Saltwater and Second Chances: Finding Courage Beneath the Surface

It is never too late to take a deep breath and begin again.

For Tammy Dorland, water had always been a place of peace-from childhood swimming holes and Arkansas lakes to the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. But when her husband, Shannon-known affectionately as "Baby"-suggested she get scuba certified later in life, a simple idea became the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter.

What started with fear, panic, seasickness, and uncertainty soon transformed into a life-changing journey beneath the surface. From the turquoise reefs of Grand Turk and Bonaire to the shipwrecks of Roatan, the sharks of Costa Rica, the turtles of Belize, and the breathtaking marine life of Cozumel and Kauai, Tammy discovered far more than a new hobby. She found courage, friendship, adventure, and a renewed sense of wonder.

Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable travel stories, Saltwater and Second Chances is a memoir about stepping beyond fear, embracing new experiences, and discovering that some of life's greatest adventures begin when you least expect them.

Whether you are a diver, a traveler, or simply someone wondering if it is too late to chase a dream, Tammy's story is a reminder that courage is not the absence of fear-it is taking the next breath and moving forward anyway.

Because sometimes the life you are meant to live is waiting just beneath the surface.