http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk Scuba Man aka Paul Bradbury Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:19:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Scuba Diving. The Carnatic, Abu Nuhas, Egypt The Carnatic is a great 19th Century shipwreck that lies on Sha'ab Abu Nuhas Reef in the Red Sea. It is accessable from both Sharm and hurgada (bit of a trek and weather permitting). It is quite shallow which means that it is accessible ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=129 Diving Instructor So, whats it like becoming a diving instructor? [caption id="attachment_123" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Becoming a Diving Instructor"][/caption] This is my own personal opinion. I don't think there are many people that are able to honestly say that they can do their hobby and get paid. That said the job of an instructor ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=122 [caption id="attachment_116" align="aligncenter" width="216" caption="300 bar cylinders, for air rifle use"][/caption] Steel Cylinders for Scuba Diving or Airguns I don't normally use this blog to sell. However, Steel cyliders normally associated with scuba diving are also used by air gun users. These are supplied with different valves, not used in Scuba Diving. ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=114 [caption id="attachment_91" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Sponge in great condition"][/caption] Tube Sponge Picture by Sally Rix If you are on the north shore of the Dominican Republic I can highly recommend Northern Coast Diving on Pedro Clisante, Sosua for your dives. It is a very professional outfit, doing 3 dives a day and offering night ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=90 My first dives. For the PADI ADVANCED course I was taken to Dosthill Quarry. October 1994. Yep, Cold. Reading the dive log, I didnt sound that impressed with the underwater life. Remember these were FUN DIVES straight after the open water course ! Anyway, It would be good to hear from ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=66 It was a cold October day that I will never forget. After the much needed cup of hot chocolate I plucked up the courage to don my wet suit.....YES wet suit...the water just 4 degrees above freezing. Great. Once the briefing was over we walked to the edge of that ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=58 [caption id="attachment_50" align="aligncenter" width="197" caption="Dive sites around Hurgarda"][/caption]SCUBA MAN SAYS... EGYPT TRY IT FIRST Diving in the RED SEA, without a doubt gave me the passion for travelling and the sea. I had not long done my advanced course when our local dive shop organised a trip to Hurgarda, Egypt. The ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=47 [caption id="attachment_87" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Great Pic by Sally Rix"][/caption] http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=41 [caption id="attachment_36" align="aligncenter" width="525" caption="PADI CAREER CHART"][/caption]SCUBA DIVING CAREER Thought I would post this chart. It shows the career path or recreational path you can opt for in the PADI (Professional association of diving instructors) system. http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=35 Where to start? It is very important to find a good reputable diving school/instructor. Also of course decide if you do actually want to get wet in the UK ! I am a big fan of learning in the UK as I think that once you have dived in the UK you can ... http://scubadivingexpert.co.uk/?p=30