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The art of staying on course
Getting back to the boat, and a general lack of precision when navigating under water, are common problems for divers. Robert Rossier reports
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Photographers going steady
No one wants to be one of those photographers who give divers a bad name by trashing reefs while in pursuit of their quarry. The perfect shot is one obtained by harnessing diving skills, says John Liddiard
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Universal sign language
A new book called Scubasigns at last promises to make underwater signalling not only more comprehensive but more fun. By way of introduction, DIVER reproduces the chapter on wreck signals, while co-writer Mike Harterink talks to Steve Weinman
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The DIVER buoyancy challenge
How good is your buoyancy control? The recent DIVER Buoyancy Challenge at Action Underwater Studios saw 60 divers find out more about their skills.
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Stupid things divers do...
We're not referring to you, of course, but you only have to sound out a skipper to learn that some divers simply don't think. John Liddiard reports more...
My dream job
Jane Harrison had worked hard to become a diving instructor with an overseas posting. Perhaps she was unfortunate in her first choice of dive centre
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Crab or fish - it's your choice!
If we want to swim better under water, the first step is to admit that there is room for improvement, says Rico Oldfield. Look cool, or look clumsy - crabs have no choice about it, but we have
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White Lies we tell trainees
Initial diver training can be quite rapid. In the process, "grey" information may well be rendered in easy-to-grasp black and white. It's worth reappraising that information later on, says John Liddiard
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Negotiate the training maze
Whether you have learnt to dive recently or are laden with experience, the best way to acquire further diving wisdom is not always apparent, says John Liddiard. Why not get creative and take control of your forward path?
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Wannabe a tec deep diver ?
Is PADI's venture into teaching "technical" diving a piece of window-dressing to grow its market further, or a serious attempt to come to terms with the demand for deeper, safer deco-stop diving? In his continued quest to earn every diving qualification available, Chris Boardman heads for the Red Sea to find out
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Beneath British ice
It gladdens John Liddiard's heart when the weather gets really cold, because for him "Life in the Freezer" starts in his local pond. Well, if you're into ice-diving, you have to practise somewhere!
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But they didn't train me for this!
Coping with various diving incidents is covered in training but, whichever agency taught you, some real-life incidents go beyond the scope of training. What would you do if you were involved in one
of these? JOHN LIDDIARD asks six divers to talk him through how they would deal with six incidents more...
GET STARTED - Why I like to stay warm
We started off with one television presenter learning to dive in the UK through the club system. To keep a balance, here's another TV personality, wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, who has kept well clear of British waters since learning to dive through the PADI schools system!
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GET STARTED - What do they expect of me?
In the training pool you will need to go through a series of routines to ensure that you're at ease with both the equipment and your own body in an unfamiliar environment. Forewarned is forearmed, so John Liddiard runs through the main skills that have to be learnt
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