http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ian+Scott Recreation Ian Scott Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61771&ca=Recreation Since the early 20th century, SCUBA diving has gone from an incredibly risky undertaking well out of reach for all but the fabulously wealthy to a relatively safe sport with a rapidly growing participant community. SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, so named for the tank... Travel Ian Scott Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=51151&ca=Travel While the mention of scuba diving generally brings to mind the image of some exotic tropical dive locale, the United Kingdom has a number of exciting dive spots just waiting to be explored by divers like you. If you have no issues with cold water diving, the following destinations will leave you bre... Recreation Ian Scott Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=44703&ca=Recreation Don’t ask. The answer is a resounding "Yes"! You should tip. When you go on a chartered and chaperoned dive through a commercial diving shop, it is customary to tip both the Captain and the DiveMaster. Gratuities are voluntary, incumbent on your generosity. Even so, it is appropriate to offer a tip... Travel Ian Scott Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=38266&ca=Travel Are you sick of cold windy days, ice and snow? The last blast of winter got you wishing you were enjoying the sun and surf in some far off, warm destination? What are you waiting for? This is the perfect time of the year to escape the winter chill and relax on a scuba diving vacation! There are plen... Recreation Ian Scott Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=9854&ca=Recreation The eternal question of wetsuit urination If it hasn’t happened to you already, it will. You descend to 15 feet, and you’ll feel the sudden urge. You can’t hold it. And there’s no way you can get to a bathroom without spoiling the whole dive. So you consider – if I’m in the water, my urine will just... Recreation Ian Scott Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7399&ca=Recreation Don’t leave the dock without it When you pack your gear bag, your checklist probably includes the usual gear and emergency equipment, mask, fins, regulator and one of those kits with a few extra o-rings, neoprene patches and regulator mouthpieces. Here are a few extra things that you can throw into... Recreation Ian Scott Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7400&ca=Recreation It seems as each summer passes there is an increase in the number of shark attacks being reported throughout the world. Some would believe this must mean there is an increase in the number of sharks attacking people in the water. Figuratively speaking, an increase in the population could result in a...