Tuesday, August 12, 2014

14 New Dive Bags Put to the Test | Photo Contest Sneak Peek

 
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Dive Bags
 
 
What are the best dive bags for hauling gear? Find out which bags came out on top in our latest gear review.
 
 
 
Sneak Peak
 
 
You be the judge. Are these underwater images worthy of our grand prize — a trip aboard the Okeanos Aggressor?
 
 
 
Dive Travel
 
 
Ready for your big trip? Globe-trotting is easier when the equipment you're traveling with is designed for life on the road. 
 
 
DIVE DEALS
 
 
Curacao  
Discover Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, the only real All Inclusive in Curaçao and dive Curaçao's spectacular marine life, home to one of the top three healthiest marine environments in the Caribbean.
 
 
TRENDING ON THE D2D FORUM
 
 
Scuba Diver Assault Off Hawaii Caught on Camera.+
Good news--CA's giant sea bass making comeback after near extinction.+
Some cool Great White footage...
Is good buoyancy genetic?
3-Day Open Water Certification?
Need checklist for live aboard
Missing Texas Chiropractor Likely Shark Victim
Dental implications of scuba diving.
neoprene under bilam
Hola, D2D! (pics from Roatan)
New Snorkeling Guidebook For Maui...
Looking to get a GoPro for BZE Agg III Trip
Oye, Scubanut & other Bill Tewes Dive St Vincent fans.+
Aquacat-Exumas and lower Bahamian Islands- 9 out of 10
Fish ID apps for smartphones & tablets.+
Show Us Your Tattoos
Flying into Aruba but leaving to dive in Curacao and Bonaire
Anyhne try the new Atomic Aquatics Frameless 2 mask yet?+
How many MET's should the rec diver be able to handle?+
Drop the Dive Weight: Part I; shed the pounds - nd costs - of lugging dive gears+
TNDR, but wow. Oye, women's hockey fans--Hilary Knight goes nude in ESPN Body Issue+
I finally crossed the line of dive stupidity +
NDR earlybird skywatchers, Moon and Venus
Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres
 
 
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Enter to win two-night accommodations for two at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, along with diving 2 of the 12 spectacular shipwrecks.
 
 
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Belize - one of the smallest countries in Central America - packs a lot within its borders, from the hemisphere's longest reef and the amazing Blue Hole, to whale sharks, atolls, Mayan ruins and jungle trekking.
 
 
TRAINING
 
Training
 
 
When can you safely say the diving day is over? Fatigue leads to an accident that could have been avoided.
 
 
Video
 
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Friday, August 8, 2014

Gear Up For An Epic Event! LEGENDS & LIONS in the Cayman Islands: October 4-11, 2014

Experience Fall Only in the Cayman Islands
 
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WELCOME TO CAYMANKIND. WHERE EVERY DESCENT IS ITS OWN EPIC EVENT.
Calling all divers! No matter the season, waters in the Cayman Islands are warm and waiting. Be sure to schedule your stay around these happenings on the horizon!
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LEGENDS AND LIONS: A SCUBA EXTRAVAGANZA
 
Now’s the time to plan your plunge at Legends & Lions: a Scuba Extravaganza. Legends will be honoured and lionfish will be hunted at this week of wonder, October 4 – 11, 2014. Dive or dine alongside members of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. Become a certified culler. See everything there is under the sea when you purchase a 7-night package with 6-days of diving.
 
For more information, www.www.divecayman.ky/scuba14.

MAKING BLUE YOUR FALL COLOR. THAT'S CAYMANKIND.
 
As the season’s colours change, Cayman’s underwater beauty remains the same, breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
 
During Fall Only in Cayman, you can save on all of life’s little luxuries. By using the “Only in Cayman Savings Card”, your stay will be made even better with exclusive offers on everything from world-class diving to thrilling attractions.
 
• Book now through November 15, 2014
• Travel through September 4 – December 15, 2014
 
For more information, visit www.onlyincayman.com
*Only valid on new bookings made by November 15, 2014 for travel September 4 - December 15, 2014. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Only In Cayman offers may not be combined with any other offers. See website for complete rules and restrictions by participant.
 

INTERNATIONAL SCUBA DIVING HALL OF FAME 2014 INDUCTEES
 
This year the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame rallies in its 12th round of International Inductees and Early Pioneers. From scientists to sea captains, each class has made a commendable contribution to the dive community.
 
These 2014 honourees are no different. Neal Watson is a storied stunt coordinator making major waves in the film and television industries. As the first dive shop owner on the island, Bill Acker has put Yap on the map for diving. Chuck Nicklin has captured underwater scenery over every media medium imaginable. As the President Emeritus of the Divers Alert Network Foundation, Dave Orr has tirelessly promoted safety in the sport. Alese and Morton Pechter’s educational efforts on ocean conservation are recognized by the United Nationals Environment Programme.
 
To learn more, visit www.scubahalloffame.com.
 
Hot Deals
 
 
 
 
InDepth Watersports
 
All condo and boat diving packages booked through Indepth Watersports include unlimited shore diving tanks. Tanks are available 24/7 at the condo for use off the private ladder.
 
Reservations: 866-476-2195
 
 
 
Don Fosters
 
At Don Foster's you can finally afford to bring the whole family diving this summer... Don Foster's is offering 25% off for kids 12 - 17 if booking a minimum 3 - 2 tank dive package.
 
Reservations: 345-945-5132
 
 
 
 
 
 
Little Cayman Beach Resort is only minutes from the Bloody Bay Wall. The sheer drop-off begins in shallow water and is alive with an abundance of marine life.
 
Reservations: 800-327-3835
 
 
 
Red Sail Sports
 
Join Red Sail Sports for a week of scuba festivities! Stay 7 nights at the newly renovated Westin Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa and dive daily with Red Sail Sports!
 
Reservations: 877-506-6368
 
 
 
 
 
Sunset House
 
Swatch & Sunset House have teamed up to offer a FREE Scuba Libre watch when you Book a 5 - night stay. Includes: accomodations, morning two tank boat dives, a free day of diving, welcome drink and breakfast.
 
Reservations: 800-854-4767
 
 
 
Southern Cross Club
 
From July 6 to July 26, 2014. Book 6 nights with diving and get the 7th night FREE and One morning of 2 Tank diving FREE per person. Use Code ***BON14MOBILE*** to redeem. Applicable to NEW reservations only.
 
Reservations: 800-899-2582
 
 
 
 
 
 
In celebration of Divetech's 20th Anniversary, we are offering 20% off on 7 night, 6 day dive packages with Divetech at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort! Savings include 25% off teen diver's lodging, diving, and meals!
 
Reservations: 345-946-5658
 
 
 
Brac Reef
 
Brac Reef Beach Resort offers all amenities and services for your perfect Cayman Brac dive vacation! Beautifully appointed rooms surround you with pure tropical paradise and the best diving in the Caribbean!
 
Reservations: 800-594-0843
 

 
Dive Site of the Month: Snapper Hole
 
Over on the East End is where you’ll find this month’s marvel: Snapper Hole. Studded with coral and canyon-like rock formations, this site is teeming with thrills. Those seeking some solitude on their dive will enjoy this less-visited side of the island—you may even snag a sighting of a hammerhead shark!
 
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Avoid the Bends: What not to do on your dive

 
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Wrecks
 
 
Divers are drawn to wrecks for many reasons, but these will haunt you long after you've dried off.
 
 
 
Daredevil
 
 
Think you've got game? Then pack your gear for these six heart-pounding adventures — from leopard seals in the Antarctic to bull sharks in Mexico!
 
 
 
New Regs
 
 
It's brand-new, shiny and expensive. Make sure you treat your new reg right — from the start.
 
 
DIVE DEALS
 
 
Cozumel
 
 
7 nights deluxe tropical view accommodations, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, All meals, snacks & beverages including premium alcohol, Live shows & nightly entertainment, Roundtrip transfers, Hotel tax & service charges from $937
 
 
 
Key Largo
 
 
Book 3 nights at the Holiday Inn Key Largo and get the 4th night free, Complimentary breakfast buffet for two each morning, 2-location dive trip daily (tanks and weights included), Valid for travel between August 17 – October 30, 2014.
 
 
TRENDING ON THE D2D FORUM
 
 
weighting advice for "different" rig--for eyeglasses dive in local marina
Important info on DAN travel insurance policies.+
Heads up, Amazz. Off Jupiter, FL--goliath grouper attacks diver, steals his fish.+
Costa Concordia Salvage Crews Rush For One Chance To Move Shipwreck.+
Where to dive this winter?
Poor UW posture, neat pic
Best place to dive December: Mexico, Belize, Caribbean?
Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres
Sun Exposure doesn't cause cancer?
Our scuba club made the local news
Drop the Dive Weight: Part I; shed the pounds - nd costs - of lugging dive gears+
Who wudda thunk? Scuba diving in the Bronx.+
Great White shark diving at Isla Guadalupe, Mexico
Aquacat-Exumas and lower Bahamian Islands- 9 out of 10
Guardian of the Reef | Grand Cayman
Trip Report=another great week at Coco View in Roatan - March 2014
Costa Rica - Tamarindo shore-based dive report - January 2014
COZUMEL Dive June 2013
January Bonaire Trip
Hola, D2D! (pics from Roatan)
 
 
FEATURED VIDEO
 
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You’re enthralled. You join the row of divers perched on the Morning Star entry deck, a mere six feet from the turbid ocean surface, frothing in the boat’s wake, and the dive master counts down from ten.
 
 
TRAINING
 
Training
 
 
When renowned cave explorer Jill Heinerth felt marching ants crawling under her skin, she knew she had a problem.
 
 
60:Second ScubaLab
 
60:Second Scubalab
 
 
The Transpac XT harness from Dive Rite was inspired by packs used for mountaineering. The contoured harness fits securely and allows excellent mobility. Thickly padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support distribute weight across the hips and back.
 
 
FEATURED CONTEST
 
Contest
 
 
Enter to win two-night accommodations for two at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, along with diving 2 of the 12 spectacular shipwrecks.
 
 
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