Archive for February, 2010

Australia voted as diving favourite

Australia has been voted by the readers of a magazine as the best country in the Pacific to visit for scuba divers who do not wish to take a boat. Underwater enthusiasts are able to see beautiful marine environments from beaches of piers according to Scuba Diving magazine, while Australia also possesses some of the best [...]
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Top shark dives

For some folks the idea of swimming with sharks is their worst nightmare. But for other the thought of suiting up in their scuba diving equipment and taking a swim right along these fierce creatures of the deep is a dream come true. In fact, shark dives are growing in popularity, and for good reason; today [...]
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OAPs enjoy scuba diving Down Under

A group of pensioners are shwoing the world they are not too old to enjoy scuba diving at a site in Australia, it has been revealed. A total of six skuba enthusiasts aged over 70 regularly take part in diving at the Bayside’s Ricketts Point in Albany. Some of the group have been diving at the [...]
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How safe are liveaboards?

It seems that there could be no better holiday spent than one with your scuba diving equipment, hours exploring the oceanic paradises below, and the rest of the time atop those blue seas in a liveaboard. Spending the nights with catered foods, festive entertainment, and mingling with like minded aquatic fans is quite a treat [...]
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Chilean coastline excites divers

The relatively undiscovered beauty of the Chilean coastline is attracting the attention of foreign scuba divers looking for unique underwater experiences. Sea life off the coast of the country is thriving because of the lack of divers, according to experts. Marine photographers are finding ideal conditions due to the lack of human intervention and the excellent [...]
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Sunset House

Stepping out of my room, feeling the sunshine on my face, catching that breath of fragrant tropical breeze, gazing into the alluring blue water and I’ve have found the beginning of why so many people love Sunset House in Grand Cayman. Escape the cruise port-of-call and tourist shuffle of Seven Mile Beach for serenity and the [...]
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Scuba diver breaks another record

A scuba diving world champion has returned to his home town after breaking his third record. Will Goodman, 33, was back in Borehamwood after remaining under water for two days to break the world record for the longest open saltwater scuba dive. The professional deep-water diver and instructor spent 48 hours, eight minutes and 43 seconds submerged [...]
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