Tag: Sailing

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Transfer of a yacht from Sweden to Latvia

In this article, Driving a Yacht by Sea from Sweden to Latvia (275 Nm / 509 km), I will describe how Latvians buy yachts in Sweden and sail with them to Latvia. In our neighboring Sweden, fiberglass yachts pay fabulously in the off-season, it is possible to buy them 1500-3000 […]

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Underwater diving cleanup in the Daugava, a cleaner river for swimming and boating

Last Saturday, April 27, an extensive underwater cleanup took place in the Daugava section from the Zaķusala TV tower to the Salu bridge, organized by the diving club "Daivings", the "Cressi" diving center, together with divers certified and trained by the Association of Professional Diving Instructors. Several dozen divers took part in the event, […]

Diving on sunken wrecks in the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is a body of water filled with history, and many sunken shipwrecks lie at its bottom. These wrecks range in age and size and offer a fascinating insight into the history of seafaring. The wrecks of the Baltic Sea are home to a variety of sea creatures, including fish and plants. […]

Hottest diving moments of the year

The hottest diving moments and events in 2022 – Opened Vīgante stage, flooded by Pļaviņu HPP, which is located in Daugava, under water, at a depth of 8-15 meters https://daivings.lv/nirsana-daugava-uz-plavinu-hes…/ – Diving in Staburaga in Daugava https://daivings.lv/nirsana-daugava-uz-plavinu-hes…/ ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwAftNsUFuA&t=7s -Drifting along the Lielupe stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP7OrXKCWjQ&t=450s -Going to the sea, diving to the sunken plane https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPr6pHWoryE – […]

Mermaids save a diver in training by providing first aid and breathing on the water

When you hear the phrase "mermaids save people", what do you think of? You're probably thinking of the scene from Hollywood's The Little Mermaid where Ariel saves Eric from drowning. Wherever your mind takes you, it's 2022, mermaids still exist, and so do […]

World Octopus Day on October 8 (World Octopus Day)

World Octopus Day, every year on October 8! Let's all celebrate together, honor these interesting sea creatures! As the name of the day (World Octopus Day) suggests, World Octopus Day celebrates one of the most distinctive creatures living on the planet today: the octopus. […]

The stage of Vīgante, flooded by Pļaviņu HPP, is located in the Daugava, under water

Diving in the Daugava river to the sunken Vīgante stage of Pļaviņi HPP for 10,000 spectators

The Vīgante stage flooded by Pļaviņu HEP is located in the Daugava, under water, at a depth of 8-15 meters, which depends on the water level at Pļaviņu HEP. Diving organized by the diving club "Divings", diving instructor Valters Preimans and the most active divers of the club in the Daugava river to Staburaga rock and the former Vīgante […]

Diving into the historical heritage of the Baltic Sea

The heritage of the Baltic Sea, wreck diving is available for technical divers. The minesweeper "Yenisei" lies at a depth of 47 meters on one side, the water temperature of 4C has well preserved this shipwreck, which is a cultural monument of Estonia. Yenisei minesweeper Very well preserved […]

World Reef Day, June 1

World Reef Day is celebrated every year on June 1, and it helps raise public awareness of the fragile biological system of our world's ocean coral reefs. This day brings together a variety of people, including divers, aquatic advocates and social activists to come […]

Valters Preimanis Padi Instructor Elite 2021

The Latvian diving instructor is awarded the PADI Elite Instructor Award

Scuba diving is a big part of our lives, as evidenced by the PADI Elite Instructor Award. The training of scuba divers in 2022 is progressing well, this year we aim to win the gold PADI Elite Instructor Award. Diving club "Diving", PADI MSDT instructor Walter […]

Diving in Albania, Tirana

Scuba diving in Albania is unforgettable, it is a great recreation underwater, which can be combined with the training of divers and the experience of scuba diving. Exploring the Mediterranean rocky coast and the beautiful underwater world, shipwreck diving. Preparation for young divers, Opportunity to learn many diver diving […]