Archive for December, 2009
A Brief Scuba History
Sunday, December 27, 2009 14:34 No CommentsI have received an email from Recdive’s reader asking about the history of Scuba diving, but I was a bit busy with work that prohibits me from writing a post about the history. So, today I’m taking this opportunity over the weekend to bring you a brief history of this underwater activity. Scuba is actually [...]
Beriscope for Near-Dive Experience
Friday, December 18, 2009 3:20 No CommentsIf you wish to dive but just haven’t got the courage for it, here’s a good news for you. You could experience the diving sensasion, view the corals & nemos swimming around except you will not able to touch it. Thanks to Beriscope, a fishing rod alike aquatic gadget invention by Jaewon Choi. But instead [...]
Basic Diving Gear for New Diver
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 13:09 No CommentsFirst time diver, especially those who have just completed their first level of open watercertification will definitely looking forward for their next diving trip. And those who eager might want to have their own gear before their next dive. Choosing dive gears are essential to the scuba diving because it supports you underwater and gives [...]
Malaysia’s Dive Sites
Monday, December 14, 2009 13:54 No CommentsMalaysia is one of the countries in South East Asia that has quite a number of beautiful islands and interesting dive spots. Here are some of the recommended islands for divers planning to dive in Malaysia waters: 1. Redang Island, Terengganu is an ideal place for scuba diving beginners for the resort offers scuba diving [...]
Underwater Cellphone from Ocean Reef
Saturday, December 12, 2009 14:55 No CommentsI’m a techie kind of guy, especially when it comes to digital gadgets. One of the thing that I won’t leave home without is my Blackberry. Yes, I constantly hooked up to the Internet, be it to check out my Facebook, IM with my wife or merely to check my office emails. But I usually [...]
Diver sucked into powerful whirlpool off Maine
Friday, December 11, 2009 15:01 No CommentsEASTPORT, Maine — The U.S. Coast Guard says a recreational scuba diver was exhausted but unharmed after being sucked into a large whirlpool in the ocean waters that straddle the Maine-Canada boundary. A Coast Guard official in Eastport says 34-year-old Kevin Steeves of New Brunswick was diving Monday morning with a friend off the New [...]