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Imagine paddling out on a day where the conditions are perfect. There’s a slight offshore breeze, the swell is rolling in, and there are only a few other surfers in the lineup. A perfect day until you finally make it past the break and realize you need to poop. Here you have two options. Paddle …
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Taking one final vacation snorkeling trip sounds like the perfect way to make some great memories before you have to return to the real world. It might be especially nice to take a relaxing snorkel the morning before you check out if you have a flight later in the afternoon or evening. But you’ve heard …
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Imagine traveling down a wave at 20 miles per hour (32 kph), only to look up and see another surfer doing the same but heading straight at you. As the popularity of surfing grows around the world the number of surfers in the water increases. With more people learning to surf each year the number …
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Hearing problems after you’ve been snorkeling are more common than you might imagine. Our ears weren’t designed to be submerged underwater for long periods when we swim or snorkel. While they are mostly pretty resilient, problems of muffled hearing or feeling like you have water stuck are not unusual. Several different situations can cause hearing …
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For many people, scuba diving is an enjoyable pastime that allows them to see incredible creatures in their natural underwater habitat. Feelings of weightlessness and relaxation are just a few of the benefits of scuba diving. But what if you are looking for something more competitive and athletic? We’re going to see that while it …
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Diving with sharks is considered by many to be one of the most extreme forms of scuba diving there is. Experienced divers will often travel thousands of miles to enjoy the adrenaline thrill of meeting one or more of nature’s apex predators in their natural environment. Most scuba divers these days are aware that sharks …
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There was a time when anyone thinking about a surfer would think of someone with bronze skin, bleach blonde curly hair, and a rebel lifestyle. This is no longer the entire story. Since the origins of worldwide surfing, the surfer look has changed from a single idea to just about anyone with any look of …
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Scuba diving is an incredible hobby that is safely enjoyed by millions of people every year. It is the best way to see the wonders that are only found underwater and the closest that most of us will ever get to the feeling of weightlessness found in space. While most people who have the desire …
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Surfing is a dynamic sport. The wind direction, swell direction, swell size, and ocean floor all play an important role in how a wave breaks. Whether a wave is constructive or destructive will also change depending on conditions and each has its own advantages. Constructive waves tend to be less steep, have a lower frequency …
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If you’ve been snorkeling recently and are suffering from a sinus infection, you might be wondering if there is a connection. Could the fun day you spent exploring the underwater world be the cause of your pain? An infection could occur either from inhaling seawater or from a pressure-related injury from duck diving. Thankfully we’re …
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