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The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons

8Apr

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The Best Scuba Diving Guide for Beginners: Should I Do Scuba Diving? + 5 Reasons

Scuba diving is world-renowned for being one of the most unique experiences offered in an outdoor activity. With a higher level of peril than normal, as well as a high barrier of entry, this activity is barred off to all but the most determined of adventurers. However, those select few have unparalleled opportunities at their disposal, ones that take them to explore the mysterious and beautiful world underwater. We created a scuba diving guide for beginners because of our past experience. We joined this exclusive cohort as scuba diving beginners in the pursuit to earn our NAUI Entry-Level Diver Certification. I'm about to give you a first-person view into the wonderful world underwater and share my successes, failures, overall experience, and takeaways to answer everyone's burning que...

How to Get Emergency Assistance in 3 Likely Places: Home, the Outdoors, and on Water

We scouts all love the outdoors and all it has to offer. But unfortunately, we often forget to consider all of the different ways that the outdoors can cause us injuries. This is inevitable—it's one of the many realities of life. But we can be ready for when fate strikes and can get help quickly. Read on to learn how to get emergency assistance at home, in the outdoors, and on the open water. Home In the case of an emergency at home, you should call 911 or directly take the victim to the nearest hospital (if possible). You should perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in the case of unconsciousness or trouble breathing. Remember that CPR should only be performed if you know the proper technique. Put the victim in the shock/recovery position (leaning on one’s side) or a comfort...

Important Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding! 4 Essential Thoughts

Whether you're stuck in quarantine looking for some social distancing activities or on vacation exploring some relaxing excursions, don't count out Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP. For those who don't know what it is, think of it as surfing with a paddle. One stands upon a surfboard-esque board and uses a very long one-sided oar to move and turn. Sounds interesting? Join me and I'll tell you everything you need to know in this first-timer's guide to stand-up paddleboarding, including the type, lessons, pricing, and more! Why Paddleboarding? Fun activity Adheres to social distancing rules Relaxing activity Good exercise Great opportunity for sightseeing Socialize while enjoying activity You hooked? Time to get all the info! A Foreword On The Type of Stand-U...