Specifications

ISBN 0-9581889-0-4

Size: 250x175x13
Pages: 242
Weight: 685g
Diagrams: 280 line art and photographs

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Preface

Recreational Scuba Diving – a guide to safe diving is a comprehensive guide to the theory of scuba diving written to enable new divers, experienced divers and instructors to have a clearer understanding of the principles of safe diving. The informative text covers the essentials for introductory scuba diving, open water diving, advanced diving and specialty diving. The review questions and the end of each chapter are designed to assist with learning and understanding. There are six sections to the book structured according to the level of training being undertaken:

Section One – Introduction to scuba diving
Fundamentals of equipment, underwater physics and basic physiology, essential knowledge required before venturing underwater for the first time.

Section Two – The diver underwater
Advanced underwater physiology, so a diver has an understanding of the component gases of air and their effects when breathed at depth.

Section Three – Dive planning
Basic principles of safe dive planning.

Section Four – Diving first aid
Recognition, treatment and prevention of problems a diver may encounter in the field.

Section Five – Specialty diving
Key information for a diver to progress beyond open-water training. This specialist knowledge forms the basis of the Advanced Open Water certification and other specialties.

Section Six – Scuba mechanics
Essential reading for divers who wish to understand the operation of scuba equipment.

It must be emphasised that safe and enjoyable scuba diving begins with thorough training in the basic skills, preferably in the comfort of a pool where they must be learned and practised until they are second nature, before venturing into the ocean. The basic skills are listed in Appendix I – Essential diving skills. Ocean dives should follow a structured format offering a variety of dive sites that will not only challenge the trainee but also enhance learning, safety and enjoyment. If you don't feel comfortable after completing your dive course, insist on doing more training dives under supervision until you do. This will protect your investment and you will enjoy a lifetime of wonderful scuba dives.

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Publishers of the leading independant Scuba theory reference: "Recreational Scuba Diving: A guide to safe diving" Steve Sinclair & Russell Kenley Specifications ISBN 0-9581889-0-4 Size: 250x175x13 Pages: 242 Weight: 685g Diagrams: 280 line art and photographs Orders Available by ordering from: Wholesale and distributor enquiries should be directed to: Preface *Recreational Scuba Diving – a guide to safe diving* is a comprehensive guide to the theory of scuba diving written to enable new divers, experienced divers and instructors to have a clearer understanding of the principles of safe diving. The informative text covers the essentials for introductory scuba diving, open water diving, advanced diving and specialty diving. The review questions and the end of each chapter are designed to assist with learning and understanding. There are six sections to the book structured according to the level of training being undertaken: Section One – Introduction to scuba diving Fundamentals of equipment, underwater physics and basic physiology, essential knowledge required before venturing underwater for the first time. Section Two – The diver underwater Advanced underwater physiology, so a diver has an understanding of the component gases of air and their effects when breathed at depth. Section Three – Dive planning Basic principles of safe dive planning. Section Four – Diving first aid Recognition, treatment and prevention of problems a diver may encounter in the field. Section Five – Specialty diving Key information for a diver to progress beyond open-water training. This specialist knowledge forms the basis of the Advanced Open Water certification and other specialties. Section Six – Scuba mechanics Essential reading for divers who wish to understand the operation of scuba equipment. It must be emphasised that safe and enjoyable scuba diving begins with thorough training in the basic skills, preferably in the comfort of a pool where they must be learned and practised until they are second nature, before venturing into the ocean. The basic skills are listed in Appendix I – Essential diving skills. Ocean dives should follow a structured format offering a variety of dive sites that will not only challenge the trainee but also enhance learning, safety and enjoyment. If you don't feel comfortable after completing your dive course, insist on doing more training dives under supervision until you do. This will protect your investment and you will enjoy a lifetime of wonderful scuba dives.