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Spend smarter with help from the March issue of Scuba Diving.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Kick off the new year with confidence, perks, and everything you need to stay dive-ready.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Your Trusted Guide for Buying the Right Gear     Buying dive gear is a big investment — getting it right matters. The annual Scuba Diving® magazine gear issue is your go-to guide for making the right decisions. Alongside pages of the latest dive gear from the trusted names — including masks, fins, computers, imaging equipment and exposure suits — you'll find buyer’s tips, industry insights and in-depth looks at new features. This is your insider access to what’s worth your money. Also in March’s issue: The best dive destinations for macro life A specialty course for diving between two tectonic plates in Iceland Learn how to read the language of wild animals Expert advice on dive gear life expectancy See how a Roatan resort pioneered dedicated dive resort Start Your Subscription   What You Get With a Scuba Diving Subscription     An annual subscription gives you instant access to the March gear issue, plus 10 digital issues available in English, Spanish, French and German across the year — delivered straight to your inbox (or mailbox for US subscribers). You’ll also unlock the full digital archive of Scuba Diving magazine, packed with destination inspiration, expert gear advice.   Sign Up Today       Unsubscribe from PADI Club emails | Unsubscribe from all PADI emails Contact | Manage Preferences | View Online   PADI Americas | 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 USA Europe, Middle East, Africa | Pavilion 1, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 8AE, UK Asia Pacific | Level 4, 120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia This email was sent to nop1002.987654@blogger.com by PADI. Add club@mail.padidiver.com to your email address book to ensure that you receive PADI emails to your inbox. © 2026 PADI

Dive Bonaire This Summer – 50% Off Your Car Rental

Enjoy 50% off car rental at Buddy Dive Bonaire, with world-class diving and Tec experiences.

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What Makes This Caribbean Dive Resort So Special?

Award-winning diving, exceptional culinary delights, and luxury accommodations await your next adventure.

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