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  1. Shangrl

    NAUI and Diabetics

    Question for NAUI ITs...can you be an insulin dependent diabetic and be allowed to take the NAUI OW class? What if you have a release from a Dr and you have your insulin pump with you? If not, what is PADI's stance? I read what DAN had to say about the issue but was unsure about each agency's...
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    Trip Report for Coral Caverns Diver Resort in Andros

    Just got back from an incredible dive trip to Andros Island in the Bahamas. Stayed at Coral Caverns Dive Resort and it was nothing less of spectacular. Mark and Lucia are two Texans who own the resort. They couldn't have been nice or more accomodating. All meals are prepared at the resort and...
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    Let's go diving

    Anyone in the Miami beach So Fla area wanna dive Sunday or Monday? Just ordered all new gear as mine was stolen a few months ago :( Very eager to get my new gear in the water if the weather permits. Gear arrives Sat and I am hoping to dive Sunday or Monday. PM me or holla back on this thread...
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    Fiji This Summer

    Looks like Bequa is very popular with those who have been there. I'd like to spend two weeks in Fiji this summer and travel around. What islands are a must for great diving and any rec on dive ops? I've searched this thread and most replies are a few years old. Appreciate any input from those...
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    New to Miami

    Hello all..I will be relocating to beautiful sunny Miami in a few weeks. Any suggestions on dive shops etc? Also, if anyone needs a dive buddy and lives in the area..I am ready to roll. Thanks!
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    No Diving on Meds!

    I was doing my second night dive last week in Grand Turk. There were about 4 of us in my group. About 40 min into the dive, I was yanked to the surface by the divemaster suddenly...I think I was around 25 feet. I exhaled the whole way up while wondering what was going on meanwhile. One of the...
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    Dive Boat Etiquette for Newbies???

    hello, recently certified and am excited about 1st dive trip next week but a bit nervous about what to do on dive boat. dive sites only 250 ft from shore by boat. do i put on wetsuit before i get on the boat with it rolled down so i don't oveheat? can't see trying to put it on boat. also, what...
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    help on using dive computer

    need advice. purchased oceanic versa pro computer and am going on dive trip next week. am recently certified so obviously a little green about using computer. it seems so overwhelming even when i use the cheat card that came in the box. what do i really need to master about it before my trip...
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    Proper Wetsuit Fit Question

    Hi, I recently bought a new wetsuit.. a BARE 3mm full and since I am new to diving, I am not sure about the fit...I cannot zip it up in back without help. Does this mean it is too small?The LDS thought it was a good fit but I don't want to have to ask the DM to zip me up every time I go out on...
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