Tag Archives: tahiti

We Love Sharks – Holly Beck Dives with a Whale Shark and Great White Sharks

Posted on August 1, 2012 by hollybeck27

There are few things as cool as being within petting distance of wild animals considered to be killers, with no protection at all. Ever since my first dive after certification – an awesome first experience in Kona with 100′ visibility … Continue reading →

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Tow In Wipeout Tahiti circa 2000

Posted on October 24, 2009 by hollybeck27

I’m in the process of writing a book. I’ve been thinking about it for years, and finally started typing out the words, one story at a time. It’s fiction. Names, timing, and some details have been changed to protect the … Continue reading →

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Tahitian Sting-Rays

Posted on September 12, 2008 by hollybeck27

I was upside down and underwater at the time, completely ignoring the cameraman trying in vain to get me to move a little slower, when I finally completely shut out the cameras and lost myself in the moment. With each … Continue reading →

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Tahitian Shark Bites

Posted on September 3, 2008 by hollybeck27

all photos: Justin Lewis From mosquito bites and home cooked meals we motored across the channel to the island of Moorea to indulge in ocean-hovering honeymoon bungalows, umbrella drinks, and the promise of big sharks. I’m a warm water diver. … Continue reading →

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