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The world's top scuba diving destinations. From the basics for beginners to techniques and tactics for more advanced climbers, this book provides the tools to maximize the climber's experience. With more than 350 color photographs and easy-to-understand diagrams, this essential guide combines step-by-step exercises with practice programs that will allow climbers to safely explore all aspects of the sport.
The world's oceans and seas offer one of the greatest opportunities for adventure and exploration in modern times.
Topics include: Dive is an authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide with over 300 color photographs and maps. This is a scuba diver's reference to 400 dives in sixty of the world's best locations. Choosing the right equipment
The book provides practical details of specific dive sites as well as a grading system ranging from beginner to expert. Important safety aspects are listed along with key support facilities: hospitals, recompression chambers and dive governing bodies. Key grips and techniques
The book is organized into specific dives in eleven countries and regions: Essential safety skills Pacific Ocean Ascending and descending North America Caribbean Strategies for difficult climbs Atlantic Ocean Avoiding problems Britain Rescues and safety procedures Mediterranean Red Sea Building strength and skills Africa Indian Ocean Competition and specialized climbing Australia Where to climb around the world. Southeast Asia.
Details include geographical information, marine life, advice for travel and accommodations, local culture, visa requirements, related web sites and contact details. With comprehensive information, insider tipsfrom the world's climbing experts, and a user-friendly format, The Climbing Handbook is an essential guide for all rock climbers.
Dive is the definitive scuba divers' bible: an indispensable world travel guide.
Synopsis
The world's top scuba diving destinations.
The world's oceans and seas offer one of the greatest opportunities for adventure and exploration in modern times.
Dive is an authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide with over 300 color photographs and maps. This is a scuba diver's reference to 400 dives in sixty of the world's best locations.
The book provides practical details of specific dive sites as well as a grading system ranging from beginner to expert. Important safety aspects are listed along with key support facilities: hospitals, recompression chambers and dive governing bodies.
The book is organized into specific dives in eleven countries and regions: Pacific OceanNorth AmericaCaribbeanAtlantic OceanBritainMediterraneanRed SeaAfricaIndian OceanAustraliaSoutheast Asia.
Details include geographical information, marine life, advice for travel and accommodations, local culture, visa requirements, related web sites and contact details.
Dive is the definitive scuba divers' bible: an indispensable world travel guide.
Synopsis
The world's top scuba diving destinations. The world's oceans and seas offer one of the greatest opportunities for adventure and exploration in modern times.
Dive is an authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide with over 300 color photographs and maps. This is a scuba diver's reference to 400 dives in sixty of the world's best locations.
The book provides practical details of specific dive sites as well as a grading system ranging from beginner to expert. Important safety aspects are listed along with key support facilities: hospitals, recompression chambers and dive governing bodies.
The book is organized into specific dives in eleven countries and regions:
- Pacific Ocean
- North America
- Caribbean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Britain
- Mediterranean
- Red Sea
- Africa
- Indian Ocean
- Australia
- Southeast Asia.
Details include geographical information, marine life, advice for travel and accommodations, local culture, visa requirements, related web sites and contact details.
Dive is the definitive scuba divers' bible: an indispensable world travel guide.