Dive School Adventure Or So You Want To Be A Professional Diver

Author : Ian Borland
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1471619893
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dive School Adventure - or "So you want to be a professional diver?" written by Ian Borland and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A light-hearted and humourous account of my 'Adventures' learning to be a Commercial Diver and Diving Instructor at Fort Bovisands. Illustrated with lots of photographs. Stories about the mad Dolphin who foiled a Jewel Robbery and Uncle Ray's Dive Museum as well as my experience of learning to dive professionally.

Author : Daniel Lenihan
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458780856
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Submerged: Adventures of America's Most Elite Underwater Archeology Team written by Daniel Lenihan and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure writing at its best, Submerged is the first book on the remarkable story of America's elite underwater archeology team. Daniel Lenihan recounts experiences from his 25 years as founder and head of the award-winning Submerged Cultural Resources Unit (SCRU) team of the U.S. National Park Service, world-class divers - talented archeologists, historians, and photographers charged with the mission of surveying, mapping, investigating, and protecting shipwrecks and sites that constitute America's sunken heritage. In Submerged, Lenihan takes the reader on a kaleidoscope of the team's underwater experiences from 1975 to the present - from Florida caves to ancient ruins covered by reservoirs in the desert southwest; to a WWII Japanese submarine off the Alaskan coast; to the lower rings of hell to retrieve the bodies of drowned divers; to gripping accounts of personal survival in underwater caves, ships, and submerged buildings.Displaying a passion for extreme diving combined with disciplined professionalism as park ranger-archeologists, the SCRU team tackles astonishing, often harrowing assignments, including; The Isle Royale shipwrecks; Surveying ten large ships sunk from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries in the middle of the frigid and deep Lake Superior. The USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor; Executing the largest mapping project ever conducted underwater, and his personal impressions as the first deep diver to explore and video the entire ship in 1983 Excavating the hull of the HL Hunley, the first submarine in history to sink an enemy ship, in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War Resurveying of the ships sunk by atomic bombs at Bikini Atoll, including the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga and Japanese battleship Nagato With an aggressive preservation ethic, the team discovers and documents shipwrecks from Florida to Alaska, and even studies the haunts of pirates and prehistoric cultures in Micronesia.This engaging book, written with a mixture of wonder, intensity, pathos and humor, records for the first time the historic and social significance of the underwater research programs conducted by this fascinating unit of the U.S. National Park Service. Sure to delight anyone interested in diving, archeology, American history, adventure, and rescure missions, this fast-paced volume brings an entirely new perspective to the marvels of America's underwater treasures.

Author : Tim Ecott
Publisher : Grove Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802139078
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neutral Buoyancy written by Tim Ecott and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2002-06-06 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Neutral Buoyancy is a journey filled with exotic, eccentric human characters competing for space with misunderstood sharks, weeping turtles, smiling dolphins and erotically shaped sea slugs. This unique and inspiring insight into our relationship with the deep will allow even the most timid swimmer to lose themselves underwater."--Jacket.

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Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9781450407830
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scuba Diving Safety written by and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing techniques which can be used in a number of rescue and first aid situations, this diving manual highlights a number of potentially life-threatening scenarios, as well as demonstrating how to bring about a safe resolution.

Author : Darcy Kieran
Publisher : Buzzwinx Media
ISBN 13 : 1738970310
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Scuba Diving written by Darcy Kieran and published by Buzzwinx Media. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to scuba dive? How to get my scuba diving certification? Start off on the right fin! If you are not a diver yet, grab this in-depth handbook! It is everything you need to know about diving and scuba certification in a step-by-step beginner’s guide. If you are a newly certified scuba diver and do not yet feel safe & comfortable underwater, this guide will show you how to become as comfortable underwater as you are when sitting on your couch. If you are a scuba diving instructor, this reference book will provide a quality framework to use with your open water divers to prepare them for a lifetime of legendary underwater experiences. *** Regardless of your reason for wanting to learn to dive, chances are you won’t go scuba diving after completing your open-water certification. Weird, right? There are “holes” in the way scuba diving instructors teach, and this handbook will lay it bare so you can prepare to learn to dive and get what you need for a lifetime of legendary underwater adventures. *** Recommendations are backed by industry-wide surveys that the author shares with you. He also explains ISO international scuba diving training standards so you can prepare and know if you are being short-changed. This step-by-step handbook to learning to dive covers scuba certification courses, dive equipment & dive travel with 550+ pages of actionable information. - Should I get a PADI certification or go with another dive training agency? - How much does it cost to learn to dive? How can I save money? - How can I get comfortable underwater? - What can I do to feel & be safe while scuba diving? - What are the scuba certification levels & which ones matter to me? - Typical mistakes made by people who decide to learn to dive. - The pitfalls & traps in the dive industry. How to avoid them. - Where to take your certification and with whom. - Selecting a dive instructor, dive center, dive resort & dive boat. - Your health & fitness to dive. - What dive gear to buy & what to rent. - How to save money by spending on what will actually help you. - And so much more! Most books about scuba diving are written by instructors with good content. But Darcy Kieran gives you a 360-degree view from his experience as a scuba diving instructor trainer & owner/manager of dive shops, dive equipment wholesalers, dive boats, scuba diving university programs, and dive resorts. *** This handbook won’t teach you how to scuba dive – you must get in the water for that! But you will know exactly what to do before registering for a scuba certification course. The author shares typical mistakes that would cost you time and money and, in many cases, provide you with such a bad experience that you would want to stop scuba diving. This book gives you a chance to learn from others' mistakes! It will help you understand how the dive industry operates so you can navigate it to your advantage. Do not risk missing out on a lifetime of legendary scuba diving adventures because many dive professionals you’ll encounter are not always professional. Instead, learn how to be the leader of your own adventure!

Author : Robert Kurson
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0345482476
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shadow Divers written by Robert Kurson and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the 1991 discovery of a sunken German U-boat by two recreational scuba divers, tracing how they devoted the following six years to researching the identities of the submarine and its crew, correcting historical texts and breaking new grounds in the world of diving along the way. Reprint.

Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1648919472
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2022-12-02 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to scuba dive, get certified, find gear, explore top destinations, and experience all types of dives, then check out HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving. Do you fantasize about a life under the sea? Do you see the vast oceans as destinations to explore? Maybe you’ve been dying to get into diving but are a little apprehensive, or perhaps you are certified and haven’t ventured out as much as you hoped, or you’re a veteran diver looking for new ideas. No matter your diving status, this book has 101 tips, tricks, and lessons to motivate you to get in the water and explore the underwater wonders of the world. Read, explore, and become inspired. Jump in and dive! Dive! Dive! Scuba diving is an activity that most people are interested in and curious about; however, only 1.1 percent of Americans are actually certified divers. When it comes to diving, there are three kinds of people, those that don’t try because they are too afraid and fear they won’t be able to do it, those that get certified but only dive once or twice, and those that fall in love. HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving will help alleviate the fears of the fearful, motivate more dives for the less experienced, and provide new adventures for those experts exploring the seas. The reason why most people are afraid of the water is that so much of it has yet to be thoroughly investigated. The globe is covered in 70% water, and only 10% has been explored. That leaves a lot of territory unknown to the human eye. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with tips on getting certified, finding gear, diving trips, and much more! Think you have what it takes? Want to be among the elite group of responsible certified divers? Already an experienced diver but enthusiastic about learning more about your favorite hobby? Then follow these 101 tips to be the best diver you can be on land and at sea! Let’s dive in! Check out HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving to learn how to scuba dive, get certified, find gear, explore top destinations, and experience all types of dives. About the Author Christina Biasiello has been an avid scuba diver for over a decade, traveling the world and sharing her adventures with all who will listen. Like, most people, she was very apprehensive about getting certified, but once she tried it and got out of her head, she fell in love and plans many life activities around diving. She currently resides on the East Coast of Florida, where she can enjoy her favorite hobby right off shore or out of a dive boat. When she’s not diving still enjoys being on or near the water, paddle boarding, doing SUP yoga, or just relaxing on the beach. She also enjoys reading, writing, and running on the beach and boardwalk. She works as a special educator at the local elementary school and has been working with students with special needs for thirteen years. Many of her former students are now certified divers. The water is soothing for many students, especially those on the spectrum. Sitting in a classroom with adults, reading the diving text, and taking comprehension quizzes to pass the final exam is a great way for students to see the real-world applications of their education. There are many wonders of the world that have the ability to instill passion in the passionate, who in turn inspire passion in others. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Author : Fe Liza Bencosme
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1588436268
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dominican Republic Adventure Guide written by Fe Liza Bencosme and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Columbus first set foot in the New World, he spied the North Coast of what we call the Dominican Republic and called it "the most beautiful land on earth." Today you might just say the same thing. Spectacular beaches stretch for miles around the country's shores - head for a white sand playa one day, then change to a craggy cove good for beach combing the next. If you're into windsurfing or kitesurfing, the newest craze, Playa Caberete is one of the top destinations in the world.

Author : Cindy Kilgore
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1588436241
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventure Guide Grenanda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines written by Cindy Kilgore and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My wife and I took this book with us on a recent Yankee Clipper cruise from Windjammer. The book was quite useful with good descriptions (usually a paragraph or two) of the accomodations and restaurants on the islands we visited (Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia, Carricou, Tobago Cays). The authors were very up front about the experiences they DIDN'T like which helped us to avoid frustration. The book also had a nicely organized table of contents which helped navigate the book quickly... This is an excellent guidebook for the area and is highly recommended." -- Matthew Clark (Amazon reviewer). A guide to St Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines. It covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent, St Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St Lucia. St Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. "This guide is immediate and thorough; it give a host of places and activities that could fulfill even the most bored tourist's desires. The book is salted with the kind of personal experience that makes visiting these islands so special. They take us away from palm beaches, island vistas and rugged emerald mountains and put us in touch with the people who inhabit these beautiful places. From fishermen in Barrouallie to Rastas in the Port Elizabeth market and a botanist in St. George's, we get a sense of the lives that entwine to make up the fabric of these islands. Also, each section begins with a history of the place at hand, so important to understanding the southern Windwards. The authors have produced a journeyman labor, a product of discernment and enterprise tempered with warmth and humor. Those of us who have seen the southern Windwards as a special place for so long have reason to be thankful and relieved." Paul Tyler, Caribbean Compass

Author : Cindy Kilgore Brown
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 158843656X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventure Guide to Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines written by Cindy Kilgore Brown and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-02-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My wife and I took this book with us on a recent Yankee Clipper" cruise from Windjammer. The book was quite useful with good descriptions (usually a paragraph or two) of the accomodations and restaurants on the islands we visited (Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia, Carricou, Tobago Cays). The authors were very up front about the experiences they DIDN'T like which helped us to avoid frustration. The book also had a nicely organized table of contents which helped navigate the book quickly... This is an excellent guidebook for the area and is highly recommended." -- Matthew Clark (Amazon reviewer). A guide to St Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines. It covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent, St Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St Lucia. St Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. "This guide is immediate and thorough; it give a host of places and activities that could fulfill even the most bored tourist's desires. The book is salted with the kind of personal experience that makes visiting these islands so special. They take us away from palm beaches, island vistas and rugged emerald mountains and put us in touch with the people who inhabit these beautiful places. From fishermen in Barrouallie to Rastas in the Port Elizabeth market and a botanist in St. George's, we get a sense of the lives that entwine to make up the fabric of these islands. Also, each section begins with a history of the place at hand, so important to understanding the southern Windwards. The authors have produced a journeyman labor, a product of discernment and enterprise tempered with warmth and humor. Those of us who have seen the southern Windwards as a special place for so long have reason to be thankful and relieved."Paul Tyler, Caribbean Compass