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Michael Phelps: the Inspirational Story For the Entire World - - 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... Submitted 3 years 177 days ago.

Scuba Diving - Basic Rules - Rex Reservoir
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... Submitted 4 years 302 days ago.

Scuba Diving - Basic Equipment - Rex Reservoir
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... Submitted 4 years 302 days ago.

Bilateral Breathing- Should You Breathe to Both Sides in Freestyle? - triswimcoach
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... Submitted 6 years 101 days ago.

To pee or not to pee - Ian Scott
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... Submitted 6 years 163 days ago.

Nine Beach Safety Tips You Must Know To Keep Safe Swimming In The Ocean - - Liz Cassidy
In summertime swimming in surf is one of the favourite sports of people of all ages in Australia (and in many other places around the world) Each year in Australia, Surf Life Savers save around 12,000 people. In addition to these rescues they also give first aid treatment to over 28,000... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club - On your Marks, Get Set, Jump in the River - - John E Altham
Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club, formed in 1884, are an amateur swimming club based at the Bishops Stortford College Swimming Pool and hold regular training sessions during the week. Being almost 130 years old, it is rumoured that the club is the l ongest established swimming club in... Submitted 1 year 336 days ago.

Barton Springs - Austin Texas' Natural Place to Swim - - Joe Cline
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... Submitted 2 years 111 days ago.

Better Swimming By Mental Imagery - - 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... Submitted 2 years 140 days ago.

Michael Phelps- Did marijuana ruin his career? - - 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... Submitted 3 years 4 days ago.

A dive trip to Scapa Flow wrecks of WW1 - - John Hewitt
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... Submitted 3 years 141 days ago.

Choosing a Dry Suit - - John Hewitt
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... Submitted 3 years 141 days ago.

Michael Phelps Swimmer – 7th Gold Medal Records Smashed - Robert DeAngelo
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... Submitted 3 years 179 days ago.

Scuba Diving In Sharm El Sheikh - The Gateway To The Red Sea - - Mark Burns
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... Submitted 3 years 267 days ago.

More Than Just Sharks - Scuba Diving In South Africa - - Mark Burns
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... Submitted 3 years 270 days ago.

Scuba Diving On The Great Barrier Reef - - Mark Burns
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... Submitted 3 years 270 days ago.

Choosing Scuba Diving Fins - Dave Huscroft
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... Submitted 4 years 145 days ago.

How Much Water Resistance in a Dive Watch is Enough? - 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... Submitted 5 years 291 days ago.

What Exactly is a Unidirectional Rotating Elapsed Time Bezel? - 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... Submitted 5 years 307 days ago.

An Introduction To Swimming Pool Supplies - Elizabeth Morgan
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... Submitted 5 years 335 days ago.

Inground Swimming Pools - Elizabeth Morgan
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... Submitted 5 years 335 days ago.

Fiberglass Swimming Pools - Elizabeth Morgan
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.... Submitted 5 years 335 days ago.

Scuba Diving Gear Reviews and Advice For Beginners - Tony Howell
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... Submitted 5 years 350 days ago.

She Held the Record - - Fireflies Team
"On your marks!" The loudspeaker boomed throughout the pool and the arena. The contestants were poised, tight, and ready to pounce. "Get set!" Bang! The start gun exploded over the swimmers' ears. Microseconds later the competitors hit the water, splashing their way toward the end of... Submitted 2 years 38 days ago.

Overview of Scuba Dry Suits - - Amalia Perez
As you may know, water takes away your body heat 25 times faster than air, so it is most important to choose the appropriate thermal protection when diving. Several dives in a wet suit in colder water than 65F/20C will diminish your abilities and efficiency seriously. Under that temperatures, a... Submitted 2 years 183 days ago.