Posts Tagged ‘diving’
How to stay healthy on your dive travels
Dive trips are fantastic. Whether it’s the weekend away at the quarry or the holiday of a lifetime at a resort on an exotic island or an adventure-filled liveaboard, there’s so much diving to do. So how can you stay healthier and avoid the problems that can be a nuisance or even dangerous? Read the rest of this entry »
Green neoprene – can we be more eco-friendly with our wetsuits?
UPDATED August 31st, 2010
As divers, surfers and outdoor water enthusiasts, we need good equipment and apparel to keep us safe and comfortable. A wetsuit is an important component but could we be more environmentally-friendly with neoprene? After all, we take up water activities because we love the natural environment and want to do our best to look after it. Read the rest of this entry »
The wetsuit; choosing the right one for your diving
Updated August 27th, 2010
The wetsuit is an important piece of your diving gear. It keeps you warm and protected from the elements while you dive. There are many different specs, styles and makes out there so it’s worth having a good think about what you want out of a wetsuit before making the purchase. Read the rest of this entry »
Unusual things people do underwater
After watching the video of singer/environmentalist Andy Brandy Casagrande, (whe shot to fame for a short period of time) singing to a Great White Shark, I wondered about all those others who were determined to do the unusual whilst diving . Some of these deeds are memorable while others are just plain daft. With so many people in the sport of diving, every day, people head underwater for all sorts of rituals, ceremonies and gatherings. Read the rest of this entry »
Diving insurance – why it’s important
It’s shocking to see so many people travelling without dive coverage. Then there are those who are unaware that their general travel insurance does not cover dive-related emergencies. If they were to have an accident, they could be left paying very high costs. Read the rest of this entry »
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 1
Have a great dive, do some good
Scuba diving and dive travels are exciting and rewarding experiences. They can teach us a great deal and leave us in awe of the splendours of the underwater world. So we want to contribute to good environmental practices and ensure our actions are not harming what we love. This requires all of us to be informed and making good choices on our dives and on land. Read the rest of this entry »
Should I get in to scuba diving (or anything else) because my partner likes it?
Updated July 23, 2010
I have come across many who dealt with this dilemma. As scuba diving is one of those activities that demand a lot of time and money, a keen enthusiast is going to devote his/her holidays and spare time to this pursuit. To a non-diver, a diver’s commitments to his/her sport may seem odd or obsessive. Read the rest of this entry »
