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    Kudos to Bob Bailey - NWGratefulDiver 

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    HowardE
    Published on November 10th, 2012 08:23 AM  Number of Views: 6680 
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    Many ScubaBoarders might know one of our outstanding members, Bob Bailey AKA NWGratefulDiver. Bob's contributions to ScubaBoard include many insightful posts and thoughtful responses to any number of ...
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    Whale Sharks of Isla Holbox 

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    riguerin
    Published on October 2nd, 2012 07:28 AM  Number of Views: 737 
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    Just got back from an awesome dive vacation to Cozumel. On the final non-diving day of trip, a handful of us decided to embark on a full day adventure to free dive with the Dominos (Whale Sharks) off ...
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    Tell Dive Store Owners How You Feel 

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    TraceMalin
    Published on July 2nd, 2012 04:40 PM  Number of Views: 928 

    inline imageTraining agencies often try to help dive store owners be more successful by providing professional journals, books, and videos designed top help the store owner provide better customer service and enjoy financial success. In my opinion, some, or even much of this "advice" helps the agency more than the shop owner. ...
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    Inconsistent message to new divers 

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    Cosmographer
    Published on June 1st, 2012 07:13 AM  Number of Views: 1782 

    inline image As a new diver, I am perceiving what seems to be an inconsistency among SB members regarding the level of responsibility expected of newly minted OW divers.
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    Best signalling equipment from the searchers point of view 

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    Navy OnStar
    Published on May 4th, 2012 09:18 PM  Number of Views: 1982 

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    As a Navy Helicopter Pilot I have had training in, and experience conducting Search and Rescue. None of my experiences have been to find overdue divers but they have been to find people lost in the Oceans. ...
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    Carbon Monoxide in Scuba Tanks: Risks and Protection 

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    DandyDon
    Published on March 31st, 2012 04:53 PM  Number of Views: 4346 
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    The subject of CO toxicity in tank air is getting more coverage than ever before with expanded knowledge as well as available and affordable 21st century technology, but not nearly enough. Instructors, other professionals, and old-time divers aren’t saying much, but that’s either from their training or their habits from before current technologies became so available, I think. ...
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