Jill Heinerthová je průkopnická podmořská badatelka, která se ponořila hlouběji do jeskyní než jakákoli žena v historii. Její práce se soustředí na objevování a dokumentaci neprobádaných podvodních světů. Prostřednictvím svých knih, filmů a výuky sdílí fascinaci z těchto skrytých prostředí a zdůrazňuje jejich křehkost a důležitost pro pochopení naší planety. Její oddanost výzkumu a sdílení znalostí inspiruje další generace badatelů.
Focusing on the intricacies of cave diving, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge for divers at all skill levels. Authored by experienced diver Jill Heinerth, it combines decades of technical expertise with contemporary practices, including sidemount techniques and rebreather technology. The full-color illustrations enhance the learning experience, making it an essential resource for safe and effective cave diving. This comprehensive manual serves as a vital tool for anyone looking to explore the depths of underwater caves responsibly.
From one of the world’s leading cave divers comes a firsthand account of exploring the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves within our planet. More people have perished in underwater caves than on Mount Everest, revealing our limited understanding of these mysterious realms compared to deep space. This narrative intertwines science, adventure, and memoir, immersing readers in the terror and beauty of earth's unknowns and the extremes of human capability. Jill Heinerth, the first person to dive deep into an Antarctic iceberg and a leader in discovering ancient Mayan watery remains, has ventured farther into the planet's depths than any other woman. She shares the harrowing split-second decisions that dictate a diver's survival, the biases that hinder women in underwater careers, and her quest to recover a fallen friend's body from a cave. Amidst the dangers of diving, Heinerth collaborates with biologists uncovering new species, physicists studying climate change, and hydrogeologists assessing our freshwater reserves. With gripping intensity, this book offers an intimate portrayal of cave diving, taking readers deep into inner space, where fear is confronted, and the success of a mission hinges on knowing one's limits while pushing the boundaries of human endurance.
The narrative highlights Jill Heinerth's journey as a pioneering female diver, showcasing her adventures and discoveries in the underwater world. Through vivid illustrations, readers are invited to experience the beauty and mystery of marine life, while also celebrating the courage and resilience of women in traditionally male-dominated fields. This inspiring picture book emphasizes exploration, empowerment, and the wonders of the ocean.
Cave diving has been called the most dangerous sport. It doesn't have to be. With proper training, experience, and guidance, you can become a skilled cave diver, and enjoy this challenging and rewarding activity, for a lifetime. With decades of technical diving experience, including world record cave dives, and paradigm-changing underwater exploration, International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame inductee Jill Heinerth, has created this contemporary guide book. Generously illustrated, The Essentials of Cave Diving - 4th Edition contains practical, recently updated underwater knowledge, including sidemount techniques and the latest rebreather technology. Encompassing all levels of cave diving, from entry-level to expert, this manual is an essential tool, appropriate and relevant to all cave training disciplines.
