Short description
Provides a complete reference filled with scuba and snorkelling information for the diving enthusiast. It includes tips on purchasing and renting gear, and gives a safety overview with tips for handling scuba emergencies such as equipment failure, dive anxiety, sharks and other marine dangers.
Long description
it inspires and instructs. I give it a top recommendation for anyone whos intrigued by our oceans environments. Jean-Michel Cousteau No secret handshakes or eyebrow-raised buzz words to dazzle you; just solid info with some fun thrown in. Gary P. Joyce, Editor, Sport Diver Magazine If youve ever dreamed of diving into the world of undersea adventure, but werent sure where to start, Scuba Diving Snorkeling For Dummies(R) is the book for you! John Cronin, CEO, PADI Dive Right In with Valuable Offers from PADI, DACOR, and Sport Diver Magazine! This friendly guide shows you how to dive right into snorkeling and scuba. Veteran diver John Newman leads you step-by-step through pre-dive fundamentals, explains what to expect when youre underwater, and describes options available to you after you get your feet wet. CD-ROM System Requirements: 486 or faster PC with Windows 3.1 or later; 4MB RAM; 256 color, 640x480 resolution display; Windows-compatible sound card; double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive; 25MB free hard drive space Inside, Find In-Depth Advice on How to:Buy or rent the right equipment without going brokeGet in the swim with masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, regulators, and tanksUnderstand what it takes to get certified the quick and easy waySnorkel and dive safely and stay cool in emergency situationsPlan a trip to one of the twenty finest dive spots in the worldInvestigate advanced diving options from photography to cave exploration