WOW!
I have more books and magazines on recreational diving than any one person should have, yet I am always looking for newer exciting approaches to a well thrashed subject. I thought possibly your offering might be refreshing...
Then I "googled" your book on Amazon.com...WOW!
It would prudent of you to not direct prospective customers to Amazon.com. There is a southern gentleman from the great commonwealth of Virigina who is less than impresed with you book.:
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The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Ettiquette
by Debbie and Dennis Jacobson
Edition: Paperback
Price: $10.95
Availability: In Stock
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Alternate title: "How to make the author's happy when diving with them.", June 12, 2011
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This review is from: The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Ettiquette (Paperback)
The authors of this book are self-admitted snobs and they are correct in their admission.
While this book does go over some basic etiquette for the novice diver, it's really just a long-winded attempt by two curmudegonly old people to tell you all of the ways you can make them happy should you end up on a boat with them.
Overall, It offers more "don'ts" than "do's" and really does not provide much genuine information for the novice diver. In fact, most of the advice is complete common sense. Gems include: "Don't puke on other divers." "Talk only when appropriate and limit yourself to proper content." "Practice proper hygenie on liveaboards."
Chapter six offers one bright spot as it deals with underwater etiquette and safety. It provides excellent information on how to get the most out of your dive without spoiling it for others.
The book ends with a tongue-in-cheek appology in case they offended anyone. Appology accepted. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they were just trying to be funny for fifty six pages.
Overall, it's a humorous read for experienced divers, but is not a good investment for those new to diving. Unless of course, you lack basic common sense and courtesy. Of course, you wouldn't consider buying this book if you didn't posess those qualities.
I would write a lenghtier review, however, the authors of The Scuba Snobs Guide to Etiquette have asked me to get off of their lawn. "
Divemaster Dennis, I will pass on your book...
sdm