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This diving manual has been the world's bible on sports diving practices for over 25 years. This twelfth edition continues to give practical advice to both current and would-be divers. Sport diving is attracting more and more people of all ages who, once they've learnt the correct techniques, can enjoy the element of risk without being in any way endangered by it. In this invaluable book B. S. A. C. contributors give you all the essential information you need as a would-be sport diver. Every aspect of the sport is explained in straightforward language and illustrated with specially commissioned line drawings and photographs in both black and white and colour. All aspects of the sport are covered including a comprehensive guide to the required equipment, with full explanations of its use and maintenance, chapters on training, dive planning, seamanship, diving techniques, safety precautions and procedures and first aid. Finally there are notes on diving schools, special interests such as underwater photography and British and world diving locations.