Newfoundland: Sidemount Diving

ByJames Allan

One of the highlights of my trip to Newfoundland was receiving my sidemount certification with OceanQuest instructor Mark McGowan. I had never before tried sidemount diving, but in the span of three days I discovered and practiced this style of diving. I enjoyed my five certification dives in locations where we saw interesting wildlife like eel pouts and lumpfish. Underwater, we found lot of cool objects like an underwater mirror and a pair of old sunglasses. Thanks so much for getting me certified, Mark!

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