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All Things Freediving: Training Techniques and Tips for 2023

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Alina Parsons
20 February, 2023

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My First Dive After Certification

Lessons learned after my first dive after certification. Scuba diving tips for beginners and people who think they don't like scuba diving
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Ready to become a certified scuba diver? Here are some top tips that can make your PADI Open Water Diver Course go as smoothly as possible!
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Don't get caught out using the wrong diving terms like goggles, flippers, or oxygen tank. Find out how to properly speak scuba here.
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