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BREAKING DOWN YOUR BUDDY CHECKS

There is a well-known quote in aviation: “A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” We can say something very similar for rescue divers. “A superior rescue diver uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” Another way …

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7 AMAZING SEA ANIMALS ONLY DIVERS CAN SEE

Introducing seven amazing sea animals that are best seen by scuba divers in their natural environment. Scuba diving is an incredible thrill all on its own, but nothing adds to the excitement like spotting a rare or unusual sea animal. Best of all is finding a sea animal that you know can’t be found anywhere …

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FIVE REASONS WHY FISH IDENTIFICATION IS AN IMPORTANT SKILL

WHY IS FISH IDENTIFICATION IMPORTANT? If you surveyed 100 recreational divers about the top ten most important skills for a diver, I don’t think fish identification would garner many votes. True, finning techniques or navigation may seem more important but don’t discount fish ID – it’s my favorite skill to teach as an instructor. Here …

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STAYING CONNECTED – A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO LINES IN CAVE DIVING

Spooling up to start overhead training?  Reely confused on all the guideline terminology?  (See what I did there?). Let’s spend a few moments clearing up the different types of line handling devices, their uses, and advantages/disadvantages to each type. Types of line handling devices There are two basic types of line handling devices – reels …

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WHAT DOES A FIRST AID COURSE INVOLVE?

Taking a First Response Training International First Aid course could end up being one of the most important things you ever do. You will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act and potentially deliver life-saving care if you are confronted with an emergency situation. Although those situations aren’t common for the majority, this training will also …

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SKILLS WORKSHOP: HOVERING NEUTRALLY BUOYANT

I’ve recently been coaching some divers on ways to improve their neutral buoyancy hover when in the water. A common thing I’ve seen is a diver maintaining their buoyancy by finning. There are many reasons why this may happen, including weighting, kit setup, etc. After eliminating all of the other more common reasons, I’ve found …

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