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Michael Phelps: the Inspirational Story For the Entire World -
 - Sulagna Dasgupta (456)    
Sulagna Dasgupta   
Michael Phelps-the name is now in the air. We all know what he's doing; we're all mesmerized by what he's doing, and of course, we're all cheering him. In case someone from a different planet reads this-Phelps is the American swimmer who's won FOURTEEN Olympic Gold medals! Also, he now holds the... ( added 1 year 97 days ago.) |
Scuba Diving - Basic Rules -
Rex Reservoir (152) 
Scuba diving is increasingly popular. It is a sport that you need to gain qualification in and it is one that teaches you to be disciplined in your approach to it.
Keeping a Log Book is essential When you start diving keeping a log book helps you and your club keep track of what you have... ( added 2 years 221 days ago.) |
Scuba Diving - Basic Equipment -
Rex Reservoir (152)
All scuba diving equipment can be hired through a number of outlets and this may be a good way to try out various item before you decide to purchase your own.
When you start off diving you will probably hire some or almost all of the equipment but over time you will no doubt put together a kit... ( added 2 years 221 days ago.) |
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Bilateral Breathing- Should You Breathe to Both Sides in Freestyle? -
triswimcoach (91) 
One of the most common wonders of the swimming world is, should you use alternate-side, or bilateral breathing?
Throughout my swimming career, I had always breathed to my right side only until a year ago. Why? Because breathing on my left side felt awkward and uncomfortable! This is the... ( added 4 years 20 days ago.) |
To pee or not to pee -
Ian Scott (116) 
The eternal question of wetsuit urination If it hasn’t happened to you already, it will. You descend to 15 feet, and you’ll feel the sudden urge. You can’t hold it. And there’s no way you can get to a bathroom without spoiling the whole dive. So you consider – if I’m in the water, my urine will... ( added 4 years 83 days ago.) |
Barton Springs - Austin Texas' Natural Place to Swim -
- Joe Cline (392)  
There's something about swimming outside, in a nature-made watering hole that just makes for summer satisfaction and all around happiness. When that watering hole is sixty-eight degrees year round and three acres big, there is no such thing as disappointment. Such is the case with Barton Springs... ( added 31 days ago.) |
Better Swimming By Mental Imagery -
- Jay Hopson (878)  
Jay Hopson
Winning athletes do it, as well as successful business people. More and more motivational researchers are catching onto the fact that your habitual thought patterns affect your performance in every day life. It really isn't that much of a surprise when you think about it. How many of us see... ( added 60 days 1 hour ago.) |
How Important is a Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Mask -
Thomas Gardner (10)
Let's face it, the time you have underwater is precious and limited. Don't be inconvenienced and waste valuable time fixing problems with a scuba mask on your next scuba dive or snorkeling experience. It can also be embarrassing if you hold up the entire diving group or miss the dive altogether... ( added 180 days ago.) |
Are Sight Limitations Causing You to Miss Out on Underwater Beauty -
Thomas Gardner (10)
Don't let sight restrictions prevent you from enjoying the wonderful sea life on your next scuba dive or snorkeling experience. Make sure you take advantage of every way possible to increase your field of vision.
Many of us suffer from nearsightedness (trouble seeing things at a distance) or... ( added 180 days ago.) |
Michael Phelps- Did marijuana ruin his career? -
- Gregory Akerman (803) 
Gregory Akerman
Michael Phelps has become a household name after the Olympics. His record 8 gold metals makes him the greatest swimmer ever and possibly the greatest athlete of all time. Recently, photos have surfaced showing Phelps smoking out of a bong. The Richland County sheriffs office is investigated... ( added 289 days 3 hours ago.) |
Swimming Pools Bring Both Fun And Responsibility -
Gordon Fisk (0)
Swimming is a popular mode of exercise, sport or profession for millions of people around the world. The benefits of getting a good workout in water are many, including better breathing stamina, increased blood circulation, and weight loss. Besides the physical benefits, swimming also works very... ( added 344 days 1 hour ago.) |
Learn to Enhance Your Swimming Stroke -
Alicia Weber (150) 
Alicia Weber
Did you know that the best freestyle swimmers can swim 25 meters in 7-13 strokes? The goal of any freestyle swimmer is to swim efficiently, using a minimal amount of strokes. Sometimes people feel like they are wounded in the water when they try to swim freestyle, fluttering down the pool with... ( added 1 year 40 days ago.) |
A dive trip to Scapa Flow wrecks of WW1 -
- John Hewitt (49)
The Orkney Islands, location of Scapa Flow a natural harbour since the days of the Norse invaders, more recently a base for the Royal Navy, The final resting place for the remains of the German High Seas Fleet and the destination for this years Selby Aquanauts diving expedition. The story starts... ( added 1 year 60 days ago.) |
Choosing a Dry Suit -
- John Hewitt (49)
A suit to use in cold conditions is a major investment for most divers. You are not just investing in keeping dry but also in keeping warm. To do this it must fit well with seals that are efficient at the neck and wrists. Dry suits can be split into two main categories:-Neoprene and membrane. The... ( added 1 year 60 days ago.) |
Michael Phelps Swimmer – 7th Gold Medal Records Smashed -
Robert DeAngelo (10)
Michael Phelps did it. He achieved what many thought impossible, but it's not over yet Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold medals in the Olympia is destroyed forever There is a new Olympic king and his name is Michael Phelps! Here is the rest of the story: It was a heated event but Phelps barely beat... ( added 1 year 98 days ago.) |
Scuba Diving In Sharm El Sheikh - The Gateway To The Red Sea -
- Mark Burns (7) 
Sharm El Sheikh is located at the very tip of the Sinai Peninsula, and given its ease of access to the Red Sea has grown over the past twenty years into one of the worlds best and most popular scuba diving locations. Large amounts of scuba divers travel here each year to sample the delights that... ( added 1 year 187 days ago.) |
More Than Just Sharks - Scuba Diving In South Africa -
- Mark Burns (7)
Traditional perceptions of holidays in South Africa conjure up images of vast open plains, roaring lions and beautiful game lodges, names of regions such as the Kruger National Park immediately come into people's minds.
What is less well known is the incredible diversity of scuba diving that... ( added 1 year 189 days ago.) |
Scuba Diving On The Great Barrier Reef -
- Mark Burns (7)
Larger than the whole of Great Britain, and comprising of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 separate islands, the Great Barrier Reef is not only the worlds largest organism, it is one of the worlds best scuba diving destinations.
For the sheer diversity of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef... ( added 1 year 190 days ago.) |
Choosing Scuba Diving Fins -
Dave Huscroft (101)
Choosing Scuba Diving Fins
Looking at the variety of different fins can be confusing as they all
seem to offer the best performance with no effort - here I will cover
split fins, full foot and open heel fins, general sizing and what the
blurb the manufacturers and shops give you actually... ( added 2 years 64 days ago.) |
How Much Water Resistance in a Dive Watch is Enough? -
John Allen (423) 
John Allen
It would appear that a watch claiming to be water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet should be sufficient for recreational scuba diving. Especially since those safe diving limits are set at 130 feet. So what’s the deal?
First off, the water-resistance ratings provided by manufacturers are... ( added 3 years 211 days ago.) |
What Exactly is a Unidirectional Rotating Elapsed Time Bezel? -
John Allen (423)
John Allen
Is it important and should anyone really care? Well, it could be important – all depends on what you’re going to do with it. Actually, many folks who may know what it is, don’t altogether understand how this simple mechanical device can help avoid serious injury. I got the question again the... ( added 3 years 226 days ago.) |
An Introduction To Swimming Pool Supplies -
Elizabeth Morgan (10,894)
An extensive range of top quality swimming pool supplies to suit every need is available on the market. Some suppliers also offer exceptional discount prices for these products. Some common swimming pool supplies include pool filters, automatic pool cleaners, pool pumps, pool liners, and pool... ( added 3 years 254 days ago.) |
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Inground Swimming Pools -
Elizabeth Morgan (10,894)
In-ground Swimming Pools are usually built on the backyard of houses. As the name implies, they are constructed into the ground. Unlike above ground swimming pools, in-ground swimming pools are easy to construct and they give more choices for depth. Today, an extensive selection of in-ground... ( added 3 years 254 days ago.) |
Fiberglass Swimming Pools -
Elizabeth Morgan (10,894)
Of all pool categories, fiberglass swimming pools are the most popular ones. They are perhaps one of the most durable pools available today. The origin of one-piece fiberglass swimming pools dates back to around 50 years. Fiberglass pools are made of shell molded from one piece of fiberglass.... ( added 3 years 254 days ago.) |
Scuba Diving Gear Reviews and Advice For Beginners -
Tony Howell (87)
It can be an exciting or terrifying experience - buying your first
scubadiving gear. When you first walk into the Aladdin's cave just groaning with
the latest dive technology, your question is likely to be "Where do I possibly
start?" The answer is quite simple. Choose your dive centre... ( added 3 years 270 days ago.) |
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