proudchocoholic505 asked:


Thanks! And if you use a site, listing the site would be nice, too!

dive buzz diver asked:


1. you have a countersigned record of dives for later training

Whether you are interested in technical diving or going pro some time in the future, you will need a dive log showing you have enough experience to move to the next level. Some resorts even insist on seeing dive logs before they will take you to some more advanced dive sites. In these days of increasing litigation it is good for them and for you to know that your fellow divers are experienced enough for the dive.

2. you can track how much you breathe and see it improve

We all want to spend as much time underwater as we can. Usually are limits are set by how fast we breathe our air. It is really nice to see how much we relax over time and our breathing slows to give us more time underwater.

3. its a journal of your diving adventures you can show and tell

You come back from your vacation buzzing with great stories of your dives. Pull out your dive log with your photos and you can answer all the ‘how deep/how long/how warm’ questions. When you get your buddy to sign your log book you can put names to faces on your group photos as well!

4. the quickest way to check the weights you need for different kit

If you dive throughout the year in different waters you will be snugged up on some and minimal on others. Why waste any time on your first day of your vacation testing for weight when you can look it up directly from last year?

5. its where you collect your shop chops

Some of them are funky, some plain. Shop chops (or stamps) are only available from the dive resort after a dive. How many do you have?

6. a great excuse to get that cute diving guide to share his/her email

No diver is going to refuse to sign your dive log and while you are standing there its easy to suggest you stay in contact. Need we say more?

7. your manta ray sighting is recorded for all time

You might want to frame it and put it on the wall (or record it on an online dive log for all to see) but you definitely want to record it for posterity!

8. helps you learn fish identification

Your dive log is the perfect place to keep notes and sketches of fish you could not identify underwater. It already contains information about the dive site and depth you were at, both of which help narrow down potential species. You never know when you will bump into a marine biologist and you can whip out your dive log and impress them with your drawing!

9. easy comparison of dive sites year on year

Do you have a favourite vacation destination? If you go back to the same dive sites often, just a few notes in your dive log will help you track changes in fish life and environmental changes.

10. its got all the stats of your favourite sport

How many? how deep? what countries? how often? Its all there with a dive log. With a paper log you have to add things up yourself but there are many software dive logs and online dive logs that will do it automatically for you. It’s not everyone’s bag, but well all love to compare and discuss so let some somewhere do it for you and you always have the information at hand.

Heard all the reasons for not keeping a dive log. Read the top 10 I have heard at top 10 reasons for not keeping a dive log

lakedivercom asked:

Scuba diving Comal River - New Braunfels tx 6′-8′ average depth, 15′ max visibility, 70° F constant year-round. For more information go to http://lakediver.com/map/texas/comal.html

talmor1982 asked:

This video is offered by Mozaik UW Cameras:
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This Video demonstrates the use of Fantasea’s new FD 80 Housing, video shot with Fantasea FL6 housing testing new Wide Angle Conversion Lens with 79.5 mm Red Filter for Coolpix, Olympus and other Aim and Shoot Digital Housings. Same excellent results with still photographs.

jaystephenson asked:

This is video that I took of the Antilla with my Canon A70 and some Pelican Watersports took of me on the Antilla wreck in Aruba. Feb 2005

lindabouma asked:


My husband and I are planning a trip to Sanibel next March and want to go snorkelling. Looks like the Keys may be the best place.

David Collins asked:


Every year, thousands of school leavers and students take a gap year and embark on trips abroad in order to work and travel. With a wide range of different jobs available on trip - from ranch work in Australia to teaching in Tanzania – the appeal of these exotic excursions provides a welcome break from study and the chance to experience different cultures.

It is vital to make sure that you have adequate travel insurance before you travel. Your policy should provide cover in case of medical emergencies, but also have options that allow you to provide cover for all the activities you plan to participate in during your trip.

If you’re tempted by the thought of travelling, one of the most important steps to ensure you have taken in preparation for your trip is making sure you’re covered by purchasing travel insurance. It is important to make a list of what you plan on taking with you – such as electrical equipment and skiing equipment.

It is also important to make a list of activities that you plan on doing – such as extreme sports and scuba diving – in order to provide accurate information when looking for cheap travel insurance.

Here are some hints and tips on what to bear in mind when searching for a quote:

Ensure that you take out a travel insurance policy in order to cover the basics - such as medical expenses, repatriation costs, third party liability and passport loss.

Activities such as scuba diving, white water rafting and bungee jumping may not be covered in basic policies – you will need to look into additional cover for such activities for the duration of your trip. Ensure that you are covered for the duration of your visit just in case plans change and you choose to participate in these activities.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, you need to look into getting cover in case of complications during your trip. Your insurance company will usually require you to complete a form in order to assess a suitable cost.

It is advisable to look into additional options on your policy to help cover costs of emergency trips back home – such as bereavements or exam-re-sits. Such cover can also be set up to cover any costs should your parents need to fly out in emergency situations.

It could also prove beneficial to insure any electrical equipment, such as digital cameras, laptops and handheld gaming devices, consider the price of such equipment and whether it would be safer to take a cheaper model in order to be less attractive to burglars.

southend517 asked:

a small pike is caught on tape ice fishing

Jose Rossello asked:


Phuket is located in Thailand and is very highly rated. In fact, it is among the world’s top ten scuba diving locations. Exotic culture, adventure both above and below the surface, unforgettable food, Phuket has all the right ingredients for a perfect diving holiday. There are breath taking reefs and remarkable underwater rock formations in addition to the different types of marine life that are found here that provide some amazing opportunities for divers of all levels and persuasions.
One can go live-aboard diving and there are also daytrips and plenty of dive points, dive centers as well as dive courses available for the scuba diver. Liveaboard diving in Thailand from Phuket and Khao Lak with liveaboard boats to Similan islands, Richelieu Rock, Phi Phi, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, are good examples of where you can go to in this great scuba diving location.
Phuket and Phi Phi Island, which are among the top 10 scuba diving locations in the world boasts of splendid crystal clear water, awesome rock formations as well as an ecosystem that is vibrant and contains a lot of marine life. The water is also warm having average surface temperatures of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and there are hundreds of different varieties of both stony as well as soft corals surrounded by bright colored fish as well as other creatures of the sea which also includes some large reef fish. While stony corals are the life blood of the reef, soft corals are a prominent part of the reef. In some places they look like vast fields of undersea wildflowers.
For those who would like to see big animals there are the Whale Sharks as well as Manta Ray whose sighting is pretty common. In addition, there are also dozens of other picturesque island destinations that lie in close proximity and can be reached by day boats as well as live-aboard cruises, from Phuket. The consistent water temperatures make it possible to go diving throughout the year, right off the coast of Phuket.
For those who desire to visit this beautiful scuba diving location, they can look forward to having great food and under expert supervision they may enjoy their stay where the accommodation too, is very comfortable. And those who wish for Scuba certification, this extraordinary scuba diving location will provide many affordable Dive Shops where beginners may learn the basics and others may try out the master instructor certification.
Besides its outstanding water treasures, there is a whole lot more available right here at this wonderful scuba diving location in the form of beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, vivacious night life as well as a number of other attractions all available where and when one wants it. There are also popular dive centers such as Dive Asia, Colona Diving, Similan Diving Safaris, Moskito Diving, Blue Planet Divers, and Sea Bees Diving plus a number of others for those who desire to try out more of this scuba diving location at Phuket.

staciab82 asked:

A kite shop on Okaloosa Island boardwalk had a bunch of kites on display on the beach one day in the spring, and this scuba diver looked so real to me! Ft. Walton Beach, FLORIDA. 2007