Dive Warriors – Healing Disabled Veterans through Scuba Diving

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Dive Warriors   “We honor those brave men and women who have served their country and fought for our freedoms.” Through the healing power of scuba, California based non-profit, Dive Warriors, is on a mission to build confidence and self-esteem in veterans with disabilities. Twice a month they pack a boat full of these inspiring men and […]

2,100 Dives in Antarctica with Rob Robbins

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Antarctica diving Photo: Rob Robbins   Antarctica is certainly not a normal location most people consider when it comes to dive destinations. White sand beaches and tropical waters are replaced with flat sea ice and unfathomably cold temperatures–especially when it comes time to jump in the water.  As for Dive Supervisor of the U.S. Antarctic Program, Rob Robbins, it’s as normal as […]

A Guide to Freediving Equipment for Entry Level Freedivers

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Freediving Equipment Written by guest blogger and AmbassaDiver Akim Ladhari There’s a large range of equipment and brands entry level freedivers can use, depending on location and type of freediving to be practiced, but first let’s look at the difference between freediving and scuba diving equipment. Freediving equipment is usually designed to be very comfortable, streamlined and light to wear, to […]

Teens Expand Horizons with PADI Freediver

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Teen freediving program via PADI To date, Captain Jason Buchheim, the founder and director of Odyssey Expeditions Tropical Marine Biology Voyages, an adventure program geared toward teens that focuses on sailing, scuba diving, and marine science, has led trips across the Caribbean from the British Virgin Islands to the Grenadines. And now, he’s adding freediving to the program, giving water-loving […]

8 Tips for Beginner Freedivers

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Freediver Mandy Sumner Photo: John Dornellas When it comes to exploring a new challenge like freediving, it’s wise to know a few tips and tricks to get you started. We reached out to PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer and World Champion freediver, Mandy Sumner to get her expert advice for those ready to experience the peace of the underwater world on a single breath. Click […]