A correct dive means proper entry into the water and giving momentum to the swimming that follows. The common depths for beginner scuba divers is between 9-20 metres (30-67 feet) whilst learning to dive. Before each dive, your instructor will give you full briefing of dive skills you should demonstrate, safety rules and the plan of the dive. “Always plan your dive; then always dive your plan.”: This is the motto of all seasoned divers and it will soon become the motto of the next wave of divers who learn what it means. There are plenty of great places to scuba dive for beginners. Beginner divers need to learn four basic positions - straight, tuck, open pike and closed pike, out of the water prior to learning dives. The Cement Works dive site in Barbados is the perfect dive site for beginner scuba divers. Stand upright with your arms straight above your head, your upper arms hugging your ears. As you get into the imaginary hoop, it is crucial that your hand touches the water first. You need to know what it’s like down there. Once certified, the depth limit for most recreational scuba diving is 40 metres (131 feet). Freediving, diving underwater without the use of scuba gear, is an exhilarating experience that people have enjoyed for thousands of years. For your open water dives, dive centers will bring you to different diving spots where you will perform 4 – 5 training dives. You need to plan your dive. Before you book a flight and spend thousands on a once in a lifetime diving holiday only to get there and wonder if it really is for you, contact a local dive center and do a “try dive” session in the pool first. The common depths for beginner scuba divers is between 9-20 metres (30-67 feet) whilst learning to dive. Plus if you want to see seahorses on a dive site that's like an octopuses garden, then you can't go wrong with Barbados. You need to know what it’s like down there. Below you’ll find the ultimate guide online to starting out on your adventure in Scuba Diving. Written by Staff Writer Charles Davis – an active writer, traveler & diver for over 18 years – in conjunction with DeeperBlue.com; this is the most comprehensive beginners guide to Scuba Diving …