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How to Become a Scuba Diver: Everything You Want to Know

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Megan Denny
Megan Denny
25 November, 2019

Learn to Dive

Help your friends to dive!

What Not to Do If You Want to Get Your Friends into Scuba Diving

Because scuba diving is a buddy system sport, it is natural to dream of sharing our passion with our dearest friends. However, we can sometimes forget how we felt before our Open Water Diver certification and all the things we learn dive after dive. So, when trying to get your friends into scuba diving, there...
Reasons to learn to dive in the Maldives

3 Reasons to Learn to Dive in the Maldives

I was lucky enough to learn to dive in the Maldives, and want to share three reasons you should consider learning to dive in the Maldives too!

Learn to Dive: Cold Water vs. Warm Water

Whether you take your first breaths underwater in a warm water or cold water location, learning to dive is sure to be a positively life changing experience.

How to Recover Your Regulator When Diving

During the PADI Open Water Course, you will learn how to recover your regulator while at depth.

How to Giant Stride

During the PADI Open Water Course, you will learn how to giant stride.
Diving can be enjoyable for everyone

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