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ScubaBoard Site News
Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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Latest: Welcome to the New ScubaBoard HowardE, May 30, 2016 -
Introductions and Greets
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...
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Latest: New From Florida... 1000RR, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:40 AM -
Site Support
The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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Latest: Bug report HowardE, Jun 24, 2017 at 6:25 AM -
Passings
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.
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Latest: Article: Is the Dive Watch Dead? Ready4Launch, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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ScubaBoard Invasion 2017 Roatan
ScubaBoard's Upcoming Invasion to Anthony's Key, Roatan
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Latest: Show us your tags!!!! noj3333, Jun 24, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!
Where's it gonna be? You'll have to watch this forum to find out.
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2018 Bonaire Moonie, Jun 3, 2017 -
Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: Packing, Travel and Diving Tips for the SB Invasion to the Philippines pinshootr, Jun 23, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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History of Scuba Diving: Tales from the Abyss
Pioneers, agencies, gear and more: where did they all come from? What can we learn from their history?
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Latest: 300m dives achieved with what ? John C. Ratliff, Jun 23, 2017 at 11:22 PM -
Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: PADI Sold for $700 Million Wookie, Jun 24, 2017 at 6:37 AM -
Scuba Related Court Cases
This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
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Latest: Filmmaker Rob Stewart's family files wrongful death lawsuit cathal, Apr 25, 2017 -
Shows and Events
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.
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Scuba Diving TV & Movies
Post here about what you think on scuba diving in TV & movies on videography, safety diving, ratings, view points, etc...
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Latest: NASA Treasure Map -Cooper's Treasure Show? Scubagolf, Jun 21, 2017 at 12:40 AM -
Book and Media Reviews
A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
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Latest: Dive related Audio books smellysocks, Jun 21, 2017 at 3:22 AM
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Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies
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.- Discussions:
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Latest: SSI advanced adventurer vs Individual specialities rick00001967, Jun 23, 2017 at 9:56 PM -
New Divers and Those Considering Diving
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. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.- Discussions:
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Latest: Nitrogen Narcosis: What It Is and How It Affects You - Maluku Diving Father, Jun 23, 2017 at 9:52 PM -
Basic Scuba Discussions
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. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
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Latest: How Did You Find Your First Scuba Class? scubadada, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:11 AM -
Advanced Scuba Discussions
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
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Latest: PADI and SDI Rescue Scenerio differences Kevrumbo, Jun 23, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
Technical Diving Specialties
More advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which require technical training. This ranges from caverns and caves, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
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Latest: Pony as regular equipment for all dives? John C. Ratliff, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:22 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: (nearly) Hard earned lesson sea_ledford, Jun 24, 2017 at 8:54 AM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Carry over between dry static apnea, dry walking apnea and water depth reached PatM1, Jun 23, 2017 at 5:33 PM -
Vintage Equipment Diving
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.
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Latest: Sportsways SPG - still usable? serviceable? JamesBon92007, Jun 22, 2017 at 11:06 PM -
Divers with Disabilities
Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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Latest: Join Miss Wheelchair California in Cozumel with Diveheart... DiveHeart, Jun 24, 2017 at 5:53 AM -
Women's Perspectives
This is a forum where our female members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their male counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules.
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Latest: What thickness wetsuit for Cenotes? ddavin, Jun 20, 2017 at 1:21 PM -
Accidents and Incidents
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please read the Special Rules at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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Latest: North Carolina diver found underwater, retrieved by Coast Guard Colliam7, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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Underwater Photography
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.
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Latest: Close up vision solutions northernone, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:40 AM -
Underwater Videography
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.
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Latest: GoPro Hero5 Filters JSDIVER, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:53 PM -
Underwater Hunting
Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
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Latest: Questions about spearfishing Cap335, Jun 20, 2017 at 9:05 PM -
Underwater Treasures
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: Things you've found under water David Wilcher, Jun 16, 2017 -
Marine Science and Physiology
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.
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Latest: Treatment For Clogged Ears Boaty McBoatface, Jun 23, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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Business of Diving Institute
The Business of Diving. Let's make a good living out of our passion for diving! To do so, let's raise the bar on customer service and dive shop marketing & management.
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Latest: Website Solution for Dive Shops/Liveaboards/Dive Resorts etc Ankush Mittal, Jun 15, 2017 -
Becoming a Captain
What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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Latest: The Basics Octopusprime, Nov 22, 2016 -
Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: How much do Saturation divers make? EricTheDood, Jun 19, 2017 at 10:37 PM -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: OTS Guardian FFM oldflounder, Jun 8, 2017
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Manufacturers Recall Notices
An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
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Q and A for Scuba Manufacturers
A place where SB users can communicate directly with manufacturers of scuba equipment and accessories! 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.
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Latest: Galileo Luna Help L8NLIFE, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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Accessories
This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
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Latest: OrcaTorch D500V used by Florida freedivers OrcaTorch, Jun 23, 2017 at 6:03 AM -
Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and Weight Systems
Point your weighty "BC" questions and input here. Tell others what you use and what you do and don't like about it etc...
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Latest: Balance or Biolite? Upland, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:08 AM -
Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers
Looking for a computer? Don't feel like trusting "Paid Adverts" style reviews? Feel free to ask your questions and also, tell us what you use.
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Latest: Which Retractble Compass? divad, Jun 24, 2017 at 8:36 AM -
Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems
This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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Latest: New booster hoses and fittings? runsongas, Jun 23, 2017 at 6:55 PM -
Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs but were afraid to ask...
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Latest: Halcyon T-16 Grauenwolf, Jun 18, 2017 at 9:00 AM -
Exposure Suits
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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Latest: Warmer than Santi BZ400? TrimixToo, Jun 22, 2017 at 10:00 PM -
Latest: Case for new dive mask joe10540, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Newbie equipment list. stuartv, Jun 23, 2017 at 11:13 AM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: Traveling with regulators and thread sealant - questions charlier, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
Tanks, Valves and Bands
Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
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Latest: Sherwood valve rebuild parts keyshunter, Jun 23, 2017 at 6:21 AM -
Do It Yourself - DIY
Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
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Latest: Apeks O/balanced with G250? OWIC647, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:39 AM -
Boats and Boating
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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Latest: Personal boat mooring in the keys Bladebreaker65, Jun 15, 2017 -
Lost, Found and Stolen
Misplace something? Found something? Want to alert others about a stolen item? This is the place! Be sure to give your location!
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Latest: Found computer at Guiness World record dive in Deerfield Kimberly M Habermehl, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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Africa and the Middle East
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.
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Latest: Looking for liveaboard matching flights Sunn, Jun 21, 2017 at 4:49 PM -
Asia
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.
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Latest: Liveaboard Suggestions Dan_T, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:42 AM -
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
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.
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Latest: 10 days in Fiji charlier, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:06 AM -
Canada
Diving for those folks in the Great White North from East to West, fresh water to salt water, wrecks to caves and anything else you can think of.
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Latest: St. Lawrence River - The Robert Gaskin Wreck scubadiver888, Jun 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM -
Greater Caribbean and Bermuda
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.
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Latest: USVI Diving Research Survey JoeSF, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:43 AM -
Central America
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.
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Latest: PADI 5 Star Dive Center at Robert's Grove diversteve, Jun 24, 2017 at 5:04 AM -
Europe
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.
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Latest: Why should warm water divers consider the UK? Dave Bevan, Jun 15, 2017 -
Mexico
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!
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Latest: La Perlita Closed??? uncfnp, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:37 AM -
South America
From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
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United States
Regional forums for the USA and all 50 states. Regions are broken up into main regional section, and sub-sections. Also included are local clubs, and local trips and marketplace forums.
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Latest: Closest reliable place to get tank fills near Williamsburg, VA? RareElusiveGrif, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:40 AM -
Non-Geographic Clubs
Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
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Latest: Problems with Certified to 130 feet in one course, circa 1975-1980 Bob DBF, Jun 20, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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Hot Deals
Direct from the manufacturers, distributors, dive shops, and our business sponsors... Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
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Latest: MAKO Spearguns: June Bro Deal: Wetsuits! MAKO Spearguns, Jun 21, 2017 at 7:06 PM -
ScubaBoard's Classified Section
You are in the ScubaBoard Classified Items section. This area is for buying, selling, or trading of items. This forum has special rules
Buy, Sell, or Trade gear or other items.
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Latest: Aqualung Balance BCD used on one dive trip, recently serviced $250 plus shipping Upland, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:23 AM -
Q&A For ScubaBoard Business Sponsors
A place where users can communicate directly with ScubaBoard business sponsors regarding any number of topics, or customer service questions. Think of these forums as a FAQ for the companies that participate.
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Latest: Bad Dive Right In experience - or - just plain Bait and Switch ... divad, Jun 22, 2017 at 4:33 PM -
Research and Development
Have an idea for a product or services and want to know what your fellow divers think? This is the place to ask.
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Special Announcements
This forum is closed to new posting, as it will be completely phased out starting July 1.
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Latest: Slashing Prices in our CLEARANCE SECTION... CCR Josh, Jun 25, 2012 -
Employment
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.
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Latest: Regional Sales Managers - Stream2Sea Autumnb, Jun 10, 2017
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Non-Diving Related Stuff
Discussions about things other than Scuba (it doesn't get any simpler than that). Please keep your discussions within the ToS.
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Latest: Diver-loved drinks? RainPilot, Jun 24, 2017 at 9:59 AM -
Dive into Fitness
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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Latest: My Fitness Didn't Translate Trace Malinowski, Jun 18, 2017 at 2:15 PM -
Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations
A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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Humor, Games, Clips, Yarns and Tales
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!
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Latest: Hitler Isn't AOW... RainPilot, Jun 7, 2017 -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Scuba Teens
A place for parents and youth leaders to discuss certification, (family) travel and other issues involved in introducing youths to this wonderful sport.
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Women's Community Forums
A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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Latest: Fuel Your Dive Habit - Adelaar Women's Dive Day Adelaar Cruises, May 18, 2017
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