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What Didn’t Happen When I Started Diving

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Lisa Stentvedt
29 July, 2021

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what didn't happen when I started to dive

What Didn’t Happen When I Started Diving

If you are worried about taking your PADI Open Water Diver course, here are some things that won't happen, at least when I started diving.
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What to Expect on a Boat Dive

If you're new to boat diving or trying out a different style, here is what to expect boat a boat dive for RIB, hard boat & liveaboard diving.
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13 Tips for Your First Liveaboard Trip

Planning your first liveaboard trip? Read these top tips to learn what to expect and how to make your vacation as safe and fun as possible.

Stay Safe: Surface Signal Devices

It is recommended to carry at least two different types of signalling devices when going out on a dive: one audible and one visual.
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