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| TOPKAYAK.NET'S
GUIDE TO KAYAK DIVING |
THE "HOW TO" FROM EXPERTS |
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RESOURCES FOR THE KAYAK DIVER:
Sit-on-top kayaks have made it possible for scuba divers, snorklers, and free divers to paddle out to remote dive sites and dive from a small boat that is quiet, non-polluting. There is no long and often dangerous surface swim that consumes a lot of air from your tank. No dive boat to charter or maintain. And a small a boat and anchor impact the environment and wildlife minimally. Your kayak is a safety platform and, with the addition of a dive flag, marks your dive site well.
Simply put, there is no better way for an experienced diver to get to their site.
We have compiled several articles from several sources to help educate and stimulate kayakers and divers. Links in each article lead the reader to more information on the subject. Please visit these sites to get the whole story on each of these dive kayaker's unique advice and experiences.
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P.A.D.I.
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Some P.A.D.I. dive centers offer kayak diving lessons and excursions. While "Kayak Diving" is not offered as a specialty course many certified P.A.D.I instructors have taken it upon themselves to author and teach such lessons. To find kayak diving education and guiding please contact P.A.D.I. to find a Dive Center near you (or at your vacation destination) use this link: http://www.padi.com or call or write:
The office
of PADI Americas is located at:
30151 Tomas Street
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2125
USA
Ph.: (800) 729-7234
(US) (949) 858-7234
Fax: (949) 858 7264
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KAYAK DIVING SUPPLIES
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TOM'S TOPKAYAKER SHOP - Dive flags & poles, anchors and more.
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BOOKS
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For basic
kayak instruction a quick study is "Sit-on-top Kayaking, A Beginner's
Guide" by Tom Holtey. Mark Theobald's book "Kayak Diving"
(now in short supply) is the best resource available for kayak diving
in action. Visit his site at: www.kayakdiving.com. Some kayak shops and
scuba shops carry his book, contact them or Mark about getting your copy.
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"KAYAK
DIVING..." |
This book is currently being revised and will be available soon on CD. Mark has put together a comprehensive manuscript, "KAYAK DIVING - The Complete Guide To Outfitting And Using Your Dive Kayak." Find out more at |
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