5 Common Mistakes New Scuba Divers Make

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As a new diver there are plenty of unknowns. Everything is new and exciting, which can lead some divers to make some rookie mistakes. Set yourself on the path to a fun and relaxing scuba career by avoiding these common missteps. 5. Rushing Don’t push yourself to keep up with experienced divers. Take your time […]

How to navigate a shipwreck without a compass

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When exploring the underwater world, many scuba divers rely on a waterproof compass to find their way back to the boat. Navigating a shipwreck, however, can be more challenging. The presence of metal (of which is usually in abundance around a wreck) may interfere with the compass’s magnetism, meaning you could get a false reading […]

5 Tips for Skin Diving on Holiday

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You might not have scuba diving experience, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore the underwater world and see what it has to offer. Skin diving (snorkelling whilst making breath-hold dives to get closer to aquatic life) is a great holiday alternative for kids and families who do not have scuba training. It also requires less […]

Get Streamlined with PADI Sidemount Diver

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Sidemount diving is becoming increasingly popular in the scuba community; those who have not experienced it should consider taking the PADI Sidemount Diver course. Sidemount refers to a special diving equipment configuration where the diver’s cylinders are carried at their side, rather than on the back. This provides greater flexibility, convenience and streamlining, and many […]

Dive in the Fast Lane with DPVs

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Are you ready for a new diving experience? How would you like to conserve more energy and air by swimming effortlessly? Do you like having fun underwater? Then it’s time to take the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver specialty course. Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs), also referred to as “underwater scooters,” are motorized, battery-powered scuba equipment that allow you […]