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Shore dives allow you to
easily combine diving and relaxing at your resort with your friends,
family or partner. You can dive straight from the beach at your
hotel (or one nearby), All shore dives are easy and
relaxing, with plenty to see underwater.
every day. instructors will give you a thorough pre-dive briefing,
and provide any equipment you need. Specially-designed floating
platforms allow you to cross the reef to enter the water safely and
easily.
There’s nothing quite as exciting, as walking straight into the
water and disappearing beneath the waves. In fact there are many of
us who simply love this type of diving, due to the ease and apparent
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Shore diving however, can vary widely depending
on your location. For example there are very few places in Thailand
where shore dives are possible, unlike Egypt where it is more common
to find world class dives sites within easy distance from the shore.
Most of us might envisage a gentle sandy beach, which immediately
becomes hard underfoot in the water, followed by a well-placed drop
off point in the water. Often though this is not the case, in fact
sometimes you could be wallowing for ages through shallow water or
even stepping off a rocky ledge. It is for this reason that we seek
the expertise and knowledge of local dive centers and operators.
They always know the best access points to sites in their area.
The fact that they have the local knowledge makes accessing the dive
site that much easier. However, you shouldn’t forget your own
responsibilities as a diver to think and prepare for the type of
diving you are about to embark on. Also, it’s worthwhile remembering
that access to some sites might require a little walking with all
your equipment on. Equipment is heavy, which is a reminder that it
is your responsibility (and no-one else’s) to make sure that you are
fit enough to dive. |
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