GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR U/W ACTION CAMERA Exploring the underwater world is indeed a breathtaking adventure full of beauty and wonder! Whether it’s snorkeling or scuba diving… or simply floating around and observing marine life from the surface. There are so many ways to experience the mysteries of the ocean; and more ways than ever to capture its beauty. Underwater photography, especially shooting underwater video, used to require tonnes of expensive, complicated, and heavy equipment. It took patience too because before digital cameras, you’d wait for days—sometimes weeks—before old-fashioned film was processed and sent back from the lab. The real revolution has been to invention of the ACTION CAMERA. Move over super expensive, bulky, and difficult to use traditional gear; welcome a solution that’s affordable, fits in a carry-on, and doesn’t involve overweight baggage fees. Action Cam
Inside the world-class wreck of Zenobia Cyprus, like so many spots in the Mediterranean, offers an unforgettable experience for scuba divers. Diverse marine life—and plenty of it—contribute to truly remarkable underwater beauty. So, whether you’re a seasoned diver or a beginner looking to explore the deep blue sea, this island nation is worth adding to the “must dive” spots. The great news is that diving in Cyprus has received a significant boost with the arrival of Dive RAID International and The RAID Way™ in the guise of brand-new Instructor Trainers for the agency. Known for the skills-based training methods, the island’s new instructors will have a positive impact on Cyprus’ scuba diving tourism and on the overall quality of the diving services provided. Starting right now, Dive RAID International divers in Cyprus can feel confident taking advantage of top-notch diving courses, from begin
The RAID Way™ DEEPER… LONGER… OFF THE BEATEN PATHDrysuit diving can seem a challenge and to some, used to seeing ads and stock photos of scuba divers in microthin wetsuits, just the thought might be intimidating. After all, drysuits are complex and costly… or that’s the perception. However, if you peel back the layers, you’ll find a world of benefits that make it an appealing choice for many divers. The biggest benefit of a dry suit is the ability to use it in various conditions, which makes it the better option compared to any wetsuit. This flexibility is because a diver can add or subtract undergarments to suit the water/surface conditions. Many divers use their dry suit year round, from warm water locations to under the ice in winter. IF YOU LIKE COMFORT, THINK ABOUT THISYou know that feeling when you put on a pair of well-worn jeans? The ones that fit just right and let you move around fr
OCEAN REEF’s IDM can be customized with accessories to suit almost any underwater task. Diving with an OCEAN REEF Integrated Diving Mask is a totally new experience and brings a different vision to your underwater adventures. Full face masks offer greater safety and comfort, especially in cold or dirty water. For ice-diving, they are the closest thing to a ‘must-have.’ And they are often part of a public safety diver’s basic kit. But they have plenty of benefits for day-to-day sport diving as well. A IDM gives divers a clearer and broader field of view, and breathing with a full face mask is extremely comfortable because the diver can breathe more naturally than with a traditional scuba second stage—through their nose! Another benefit for instructors (and other divers too) is the option of fitting the OCEAN REEF IDM with communications. Being able to communicate with students, one-way or dupl
Mark this one in your travel calendar, because it promises to be memorable. For those in the know, Malta offers some very fine ocean wreck diving in moderate conditions with water temperatures in October in the low to mid 20s. This week-long Severntec Diving event will be hosted at Paradive Diving School, and divers at all levels and any diver certified through a recognised agency is welcome. That said, divers will be able to upgrade their certifications and RAID wreck, advanced wreck, DPV and others programs will be offered. (Please book any training spots asap since space is limited and these dive sites are among the very best in the Mediterranean, so spots will fill fast.) Duration: 8 days. This will be in recreational limits unless arrangements are made prior to event The sites so far on the agenda include: HMS Māori, X127, P31, Rozi, Hephaestus, MV Karwela, MV Cominoland, Um El Faroude.