Welcome to ScubaBoard, an online scuba diving forum community where you can join over 100,000 divers from around the world discussing all things related to Scuba Diving. To gain full access to ScubaBoard you must register for a free account.
As a registered member you will be able to:
Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 3,000,000 posts.
Communicate privately with other divers from around the world.
Post your own photos or view from 80,000 user submitted images.
Gain access to our free classifieds marketplace to buy, sell and trade gear, travel and services.
Use the calendar to organize your events and enroll in other members' events.
All this and much more is available to you absolutely free when you register for an account, so sign up today!
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Everyone is welcome to read, but only members of the Scuba Industry can post new threads! If you are a Scuba Industry Professional, and would like to post your news here, please contact the ScubaBoard Team.
Past and present, local and global Dive Shows and Events including Beneath the Sea, Boot, DEMA, Duikvaker, Our World Underwater, SCUBA Show, and others! Read it all here.
New to Scuba? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means, start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. We promise, we don't bite... much...
Memorial threads for SB members (and other divers) who are no longer among us. Please note: this forum is not meant for accidents threads. Those threads can be posted in the Accidents and Incidents forum.
This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes! Dive Agency and other industry reps: Discuss your products and services. Tell us about any new products you might have. Ask for constructive criticism of your products and services. Share any other information you feel would be of interest. Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you want a private forum for your agency.
New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path! Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed.
Have a Scuba related question? Get a Scuba related answer here. Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed.
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here. Please note: See the Special Forum Rules / Terms of Service thread.
Advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving with a technical training edge, ranging from caverns and caves, public safety diving, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
Not into SCUBA yet or perhaps looking for a different take on viewing our underwater world? Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
Pre-1980 "Vintage" SCUBA Gear, including Double Hose Regulators, Conshelfs, Voit, Aquamaster, Horsecollar BC's and other classic pieces of gear. Sea Hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the early history of this great sport.
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents. Please read the message at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Memorial threads can be posted in the Passings forum.
Discuss Underwater Photography from taking photos to photo equipment, sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
Discuss Underwater Videography from taking videos to video equipment , sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
Post all medical questions related to decompression or diving here. Questions and discussions about the marine life we love to share the ocean with and how to protect them are also welcome.
A place for Scuba Industry Professionals. Includes Instructor to Instructor, Business to Business and other forums dedicated to promote the business of diving!
Where licensed Captains meet to discuss nautical topics. Click here to request access to this PRIVATE forum and get your Captain's badge. You will be asked for verification of being of licensed Captain.
If USCG license Captain please provide license number, tonnage, and expiration date. This information is only used for verification and not stored or shared with anyone.
Scuba Shops, OEMs, Travel Agents, Boat Operators, Hotel / Resort Operators, and others engaged in the scuba business - this is your place to network, share tips, ask questions, and discuss issues germane to the scuba business privately. Not a member? Click here to find out how to join.
An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
A place where users can communicate directly with manufacturers of equipment for scuba diving! Think of these forums as a FAQ for many of the companies listed. Keep in mind that some manufacturers are busy people, and can take up to a few days to respond to your question. This forum has special rules. Manufacturers: Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you are interested in adding your company to our Q&A Forums.
Traveling to Cancun, Cozumel, Akumal, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Ixtapa or another local island? Want to find out more about that dream vacation? Well, it's all here so come, join us!
Bermuda, the Bahamas Islands and destinations in the Caribbean Sea, including Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the islands in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Belize, Honduras and the Bay Islands, both coasts of Costa Rica, heading south to Panama.
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Iceland and the UK to Greece, the Mediterranean and Western Russia.
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing the continent of Africa from Israel, Egypt to Madagascar and South-Africa.
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Eastern Russia to Japan and the Philippines.
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand and French Polynesia.
Direct from the manufacturers, distributors and dive shops, Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only businesses who advertise on ScubaBoard or who have become ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
Sell, trade and buy new and used items. This forum is open to members with 25 or more posts for posting non-scuba related offers and requests as well as any e-bay links.
Find dive trips (group and singles) or a resort for your next vacation. This forum is open to all members for posting travel related offers. Click here for liveaboard or cruise discussions.
Looking for a few good DMs, Instructors or employees or are you interested in a new challenge in the dive industry?
Find what you need on ScubaBoard's own job market.
A place for parents and youth leaders to discuss certification, (family) travel and other issues involved in introducing youths to this wonderful sport.
Got a funny clip, a good joke, a story, a tale, a neat game or anything else fun, interactive and not-so-scuba related to share? Post it here for the rest of the community but remember to keep everything within our ToS guidelines. Thanks!
