Banish the Pre-dive Class Jitters

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You know you’re supposed to be excited about your scuba class. After all, you’ve looked forward to learning to breathe underwater for longer than you can remember. Scuba divers float alongside fishes and get to view a part of the world underwater that few get to see. But there’s one problem: You’re a little nervous. Don’t worry, […]

Simple Tips for Preventing Seasickness (Divers Alert Network)

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featured from DAN (Divers Alert Network) Seasickness or Motion Sickness Seasickness is a condition individuals may experience when on a moving platform. It involves a general feeling of illness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. It is also called motion sickness. Passive motions disturb fluid movement within the labyrinth and affects one’s sense of balance and equilibrium. […]

Interview with PADI’s First AmbassaDiver, Charlotte Burns

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This is a special edition in PADI’s “Women in Diving” series and follows a historic weekend for female divers around the world. More than 330 events were scheduled for PADI Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2015, representing over 60 countries, and all seven continents. Several events featured guest speakers, who discussed their past contributions […]

6 Tips for Making a Good Dive Great

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Ever have one of those dives where everything went wrong? Broken fin strap, low visibility, ear problems? While scuba diving can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, we’re bound to have a “less than optimal” experience from time to time. You may be wondering if there are things you can do to help make every dive […]

Alessandra Sicilia, PADI Master Instructor and Dive Center manager

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Alessandra Sicilia is the manager of TGI Diving, with three PADI Dive Centers in Egypt and a total of 12 around the world. PADI Regional Mananger Jonas Samuelsson interviewed her in the run up to the PADI Women’s Dive Day… Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences in the diving industry. […]