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Continue your diver training and go pro with Pro Dive Mexico
Pro Dive Mexico, a PADI 5-Star Gold Palm Resort founded in 2003 and one of the most established and recognized IDC Centers in Latin America, located at several 4-5* Resorts along the Riviera Maya and in Cozumel, have been celebrating their “Specialty of the Month” for July – Peak performance Buoyancy.
Neutral buoyancy is the most important skill you can master as a diver so you neither sink nor float, glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover, almost as if by thought to interact gently with the aquatic life and affect your surroundings minimally.
The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course refines the basic skills you already learned as a PADI Open Water Diver and elevates you to the next level. It also highly benefits your preparations for a PADI Cavern or Wreck Specialty up to professional levels of a Dive Master or Instructor.
Jo Armitage, one of Pro Dive Mexico’s two Course Directors and who was recently honoured with the PADI Platinum Award, says: “It is surprising how many divers we see diving with too much weight because it’s how much weight they were told they needed on their last vacation. The Peak Performance Buoyancy course will help you determine how much weight you need for different diving conditions, and you will also experiment with different weight positioning to perfect your “trim” – the ideal balanced body positioning in the water. For many people, diving means kicking, but a more efficient way to move through the water is to kick and glide, thus reducing effort and air consumption. This course is also a “must do” for anyone thinking about using a camera underwater.”
The instruction and tips you will get over the two specialty dives will allow you to continue to improve your buoyancy skills on every dive afterwards. Even those divers with hundreds of dives can see the benefit from taking the time to really focus on their buoyancy skills during this course and see where adjustment is required.
Once you have mastered your buoyancy control, what better way to put those skills into practice than to take the PADI Cavern Diver course? The cavern zone is an overhead environment in the light zone of a cave – the area near the cave entrance where natural light is always visible, and you will always be spoilt for choice in the Riviera Maya for beautiful cavern sites with crystal clear water.
In this challenging and exciting course you will learn about the procedures, techniques and equipment used in Cavern diving, as well as emergency procedures. With cavern sites, the amazing visibility can quickly turn to soup with one wrong fin kick to stir up the silt, so buoyancy control and proper finning techniques are vital.
For those who are interested in going down the professional route, the PADI Divemaster course can be a real eye-opener. Pro Dive Mexico are the leading PADI Career Development Centre in this area, and their Divemaster programs are designed to give their candidates the best preparation for real life as PADI professionals.
Pro Dive Mexico is one of the fastest-growing companies in Mexico, able to provide world-class dive and snorkel excursions, the full array of PADI courses, Stay & Dive packages, unlimited free Nitrox, as well as their own transportation system, a multi-lingual reservations team and equipment maintenance department.
To celebrate the fact that Peak Performance Buoyancy is July’s Specialty of the Month, Pro Dive Mexico are offering a discount of 10% on this course for couples (including friends and partners) who book their IDC or Divemaster course before 30th September 2014.
For more information visit Pro Dive Mexico’s website www.prodivemex.com or email info@prodivemex.com.
To inquire about their Go Pro programs contact info@idcmexico.com or visit www.idcmexico.com.
Pro Dive Mexico’s Facebook Page with lots of pictures and info is located at www.facebook.com/ProDiveMexicoOfficialFanPage.
Pro Dive Mexico’s Twitter Account is www.twitter.com/Prodivemexico.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver – with the three new main regulators from DYNAMICNORD, everyone will find their favourite regulator. They all look super stylish.
Excellent performance with the TR-80
Quality and performance are the be-all and end-all for regulators. It is not for nothing that the TR stands for Tec Reg. The innovative design of the TR-80 guarantees absolute reliability – even in ice-cold waters.
Perfect breathing effort at 0.8 J/l / certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / structural design made of solid brass for best cold protection / membrane-compensated design with dry seal of the first stage / reduced exhalation effort thanks to optimized exhalation membrane and bubble deflector / adjustable Venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort / innovative design of the front cover prevents free-flow in strong currents or when diving with scooters / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 LP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Amazing underwater adventures with the IR-50
The IR-50 is the top regulator for advanced and experienced divers. Natural breathing is the essence of this regulator.
Ideal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /certified for diving in waters below 10 degrees / compensated membrane / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) and adjustment knob for individual inhalation comfort/ outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 2 HP and 4 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
The Workhorse – our CS-30
For diving centres and diving beginners – the workhorse stands for strong construction, reliability and robustness. Perfect for your training.
Optimal breathing effort at 0.8 J/l /recommended for diving in waters above 10 degrees / non-compensated piston / adjustable venturi (dive/predive) / outlet valve and deflector for minimum exhalation effort and reduction of bubbles on the face / design made of sandblasted brass, matt chrome finish / 1 HP and 3 NP outlets / mouthpiece made of high-quality, anti-allergic silicone for maximum comfort.
Octopus OP-30
The OP-30 is the ideal addition to all DYNAMICNORD regulators. It is identical in construction to the CS-30.
The TR-80, IR-50, CS-30 (DIN & INT) regulators and the Octopus OP-30 are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online store.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Renowned anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from custody in Greenland after spending five months in detention. Denmark’s Justice Ministry rejected Japan’s request for his extradition, citing insufficient guarantees that his time already served in custody would be credited against any potential sentence.
The 74-year-old Canadian-American was arrested on July 21 in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, when his ship docked to refuel. His arrest was based on a 2012 Japanese warrant related to a 2010 encounter in Antarctic waters. Japan alleged Watson obstructed operations and caused damage to a whaling research ship during efforts to disrupt illegal whaling. Watson has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his commitment to marine conservation.
Denmark, which oversees extradition matters for Greenland, concluded that while the legal conditions for extradition were met, the lack of assurances from Japan regarding time-served credit made extradition untenable.
In a video shared by his foundation, Watson expressed gratitude and relief, saying, “After five months, it’s good to be out… and good to know they’re not sending me to Japan.” He added that the most difficult part of his time in custody was being separated from his two young sons.
Watson is a pioneering figure in marine conservation, known for founding the Captain Paul Watson Foundation in 2022 after decades of activism with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His bold efforts to defend marine life have earned him widespread support, including from celebrities and conservationists. His work has also been featured in the acclaimed reality TV series Whale Wars.
Watson’s lawyer, Jonas Christoffersen, praised the decision, stating, “We are happy and relieved that Paul Watson is now free.” He added that Watson is eager to reunite with his family and continue his vital work.
The arrest occurred while Watson’s vessel, the M/Y John Paul DeJoria, was en route to the North Pacific with a team of 26 volunteers to intercept a Japanese whaling ship. His foundation described the arrest as politically motivated and emphasized that Watson’s actions were focused on ending illegal whaling practices.
Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission, asserting that whale meat is a cultural tradition. Conservationists, however, continue to challenge these practices, highlighting their impact on marine ecosystems.
Despite the challenges, Watson remains steadfast in his mission to protect marine life and bring attention to whaling practices. His dedication to ocean conservation has made him a globally respected advocate for the environment.
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