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Diving in Gili Air Island – Indonesia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Gili Air, close to Bali, Indonesia! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN GILI AIR? Gili Air is known as part of the Gili Islands, which consists of the 3 Gili Islands; Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. These islands are just off the northwest coast of Lombok.
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Diving in Sydney, Gordons Bay – Australia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Sydney, Gordons Bay – Australia! HOW DO WE GET THERE? Diving in Sydney can be close to the CBD. We are going to Gordon’s Bay which is a local shore dive in Sydney – about a 20 – 30 minute drive south east of Sydney’s CBD.
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What Do You Wear Under a Rash Guard?
Rash guards are a piece of clothing that you would use for water activities. It is relatively thin and will protect your skin from the elements. But what do you wear under a rash guard when it is almost a ‘second skin?’ Can you go commando? We will look at the do’s and the don’ts
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Do Rash Guards Keep You Warm?
Rash guards or skin-suits have now made their way in the diving community and became an essential part of a diver’s gear. Rash guards are not to be confused with a wetsuit where the main purpose is to keep you warm. A rash guard’s most basic purpose is to serve as a barrier between the
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Diving in Norway, – Svestad Brygge, Oslo
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Norway, at Svestad Brygge near Oslo WHY ARE WE DIVING IN NORWAY? Norway is a beautiful Scandinavian country with stunning mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. These fjords were cut into the land creating inlets of water that are surrounded by steep cliffs and scenery. With
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Why do we need Weights in SCUBA Diving?
Weights are an essential part of any scuba diver’s equipment. Put simply, the weights allow us to descend in a controlled manner, and more importantly, to ascend safely to avoid Decompression Sickness. However, the number of weights will be determined by several factors which you can learn more about. So why do we need weights
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Down To Scuba is a one-stop guide to scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving. It’s also a resource for marine life and ocean conservation.
As full-time working PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructors, Emma & Lionel have come across most scuba diving questions, and have picked up loads of tips along the way. With our network and community of fellow instructors and divers, we have complied all of our scuba knowledge into this handy guide!
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