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COVID-19’s Impact on Dive Communities Across the World
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, everywhere in the world. However it’s impact varies depending on where you are in the world. Some countries like Taiwan and New Zealand are now enjoying some semblance or normalcy because they had effective...
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It Might Be Safe For You to Ride the Waves in this Pandemic
Yes, you read that right. As shops are shuttered and communal activities are halted because of COVID-19, some studies suggest that certain outdoor activities like surfing are actually safe to engage in while we’re in this pandemic. Outdoors is the...
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Can You Get Infected with the Coronavirus While Surfing?
If you surf regularly, like five times a week or more, staying out of the water could be next to impossible. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding surfing safety in this pandemic. This article aims to shed more light on...
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Why You Should Hold Off on Scuba Diving Right Now
It’s been well over half a year since the first handful of cases of Coronavirus cases were identified in Wuhan, China. Still, COVID-19 continues to be a looming threat, infecting thousands of people daily and racking up a fatality count...
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Keeping that Love for the Water Alive During Lockdown
For freedivers and scuba diving enthusiasts the call of the sea (or ocean) is stronger now than it’s ever been. The global spread of Covid-19 has resulted in entire cities, regions, and states implementing strategic lockdowns to stem the exponential...
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Freediving Lessons During a Pandemic: Safeguards to Implement
At first glance, conducting or participating in freediving lessons would appear impossible during a pandemic. A freediving lesson typically entails a lot of direct contact between instructor and student. There’s plenty of strong breathing in proximity before and after a...