Never go diving without a magnetic compassWritten by Jakob Jelling
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Any sea related sport requires a compass as an important piece of equipment. It is fundamental for navigators to use compasses and consult them, and actually they could not practice their activity without information which these devices provide. Actually, a compass turns into a safety device due to importance of help it gives for those who consult it while being at sea, whether they are navigating, diving, or practicing any other related activity. It is very easy to get lost while being at sea, and having a compass might be only way to learn where we are and in which direction we should move. When all we have around us is sea and it looks all alike, there might be no way for us to know where we should go. Therefore, having a magnetic compass and learning how to properly follow its indications is vital for all divers.

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You will also have somebody nearby to encourage you if you start to feel at all discouraged. For that reason, if you never paddle alone, you'll probably be better able to go kayaking without getting discouraged and stopping. This is a good thing to keep in mind if you are going to be kayaking in an area where going might get a little rough - last thing you want is to be stuck somewhere alone, and not want to continue. Finally, and most obviously, never paddle alone is told as a general rule because it is best way to make sure that you will be safe when you are kayaking. In addition to this, however, you should make sure that other people who are not accompanying you on your trip also know where you will be kayaking. That way if anything happens, emergency teams will know where to look for you. However, if you make sure that you never paddle alone, then chances are good you'll be able to have a safe, fun time on water.

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