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    New Padi Open Water Diver

    Hi all new open water divers!!!!

    Just to let you know that I have officially become part of the PADI Open Water Club. How did everyone find the training? I loved it so much Im onto the PADI Advanced Open Water Course next and Im also going to try some Freediving.

    What do you think of it all?

    Annette

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    Welcome to Scubaboard

    Quote Originally Posted by mcui7ak2
    Hi all new open water divers!!!!

    Just to let you know that I have officially become part of the PADI Open Water Club. How did everyone find the training? I loved it so much Im onto the PADI Advanced Open Water Course next and Im also going to try some Freediving.

    What do you think of it all?

    Annette
    What do the members of Scubaboard think about diving :11: Well get ready for a treat because this forum is CHALK FULL of people who LOVE to dive!! We have everything here from Fanatics, to vacationers, to instructors, TECH, DIR, you name it, if it involves diving, there are people here doing it (with maybe the exception of the Amazon).

    This is an awesome place to hook up with dive buddies, learn about gear, techniques, hotels, places to eat, and dive destinations!

    Enjoy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RonFrank
    What do the members of Scubaboard think about diving :11: Well get ready for a treat because this forum is CHALK FULL of people who LOVE to dive!! We have everything here from Fanatics, to vacationers, to instructors, TECH, DIR, you name it, if it involves diving, there are people here doing it (with maybe the exception of the Amazon).

    This is an awesome place to hook up with dive buddies, learn about gear, techniques, hotels, places to eat, and dive destinations!

    Enjoy!
    Thank heavens! At least Im on the right website. Incidentally, I like your photographs which camera do you use and can you give me some tips on underwater cameras.

    Cheers Annette

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcui7ak2
    Thank heavens! At least Im on the right website. Incidentally, I like your photographs which camera do you use and can you give me some tips on underwater cameras.

    Cheers Annette
    Hi Annette,

    I use the Canon S70 with the Canon housing.

    As for tips, I posted some tips on using the S70 (many apply to other camera's as well) recently.

    http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=108885

    If you look in the Underwater Photography forum, you will find a LOT of good info on UW photography.
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    Annette, Welcome!

    Quote Originally Posted by mcui7ak2
    Thank heavens! At least Im on the right website. Incidentally, I like your photographs which camera do you use and can you give me some tips on underwater cameras.

    Cheers Annette

    Hey There? Congratulations first off. I've been diving for a few years now, and I just found this site earlier this week. I had the same attitude when I got my open water cert. I wanted to go right into advanced cause I had that much fun. But I'm glad I diddnt, I wasnt ready. Log some dives and when you do take your advanced cert. you'll fly though it and enjoy yourself that much more. Practice makes perfect. And you cant beat perfection!

    Enjoy and Safe Diving!!!!
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    Hey there! I'm so glad that you found ScubaBoard! Its the prefect place to find a WHOLE BUNCH of people who love SCUBA! Let me know if there is anything that I can help you with while your learning your way around!!

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    Hi Annette!

    Glad to have you here! Sounds like you will be diving in some great locations. Be sure to share more pictures with us OK?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcui7ak2
    Hi all new open water divers!!!!

    Just to let you know that I have officially become part of the PADI Open Water Club. How did everyone find the training? I loved it so much Im onto the PADI Advanced Open Water Course next and Im also going to try some Freediving.

    What do you think of it all?

    Annette
    hey Annette

    have a look here aswell;
    www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk
    a freindly bunch like you'll find here, and some dives / trips in the UK (not just Yorkshire!)..

    I did my OW in Sharm, what centre were you there with?

    Welcome to diving!!

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    Howdy and Greetings from Texas! :happywave

    I like to say Welcome Y'All to every new member who joins this wonderful board, but I have been ill & off for a few days. I'm late, but let me join the others in saying...

    Welcome Pardner!

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    >> Rent one for a week or longer here <<
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