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DAN’s Smart Guide to Safe Diving

• Learn safety guidelines
• Become conscientious and responsible divers
• Prepare smarter so we can enjoy our dives

Here are the top seven mistakes to avoid:

• Neglecting Health and Fitness
• Neglecting Proper Gear Maintenance
• Insufficient Dive Planning
• Lack of Buoyancy Control
• Diving Beyond Your Training
• Running Out of Air
• Not Taking Personal Responsibility

Download this guide (PDF)