{"id":3182,"date":"2025-01-08T12:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:24","slug":"what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"Working as a Technical Diving Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Working as a Technical Diving Instructor<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I was recently interviewed by&nbsp;<a title=\"Preacquaint -Whats It Like To Be A Technical Diving Instructor?\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preaquaint.com<\/a> about my career working as a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> instructor.&nbsp;That interview has been published on their website and might prove interesting for those who are considering teaching technical diving or have a general interest in the tech diving community and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here are some excerpts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Tech-and-Wreck-Diving\" >Tech and Wreck Diving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Experience-and-expertise\" >Working as a Technical Diving Instructor Experience and expertise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Adventure\" >Working as a Technical Diving Instructor Adventure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Mentoring\" >Working as a Technical Diving Instructor Mentoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Problem-solving\" >Working as a Technical Diving Instructor Problem-solving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Make-the-effort-to-learn-from-the-best\" >Make the effort to learn from the best<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-its-like-to-be-a-technical-diving-instructor\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech-and-Wreck-Diving\"><\/span>Tech and Wreck Diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Andy has been qualified through several scuba-training agencies to teach diving at different levels. As a technical diving instructor, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy<\/a> develop divers towards a highly refined way of diving, using very complex equipment to survive in dangerous circumstances. He now specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advanced_wreck_diving_techniques\/\">technical wreck diving<\/a> &#8211; the use of advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/understanding-m-values-eric-baker\/\">decompression<\/a> techniques to reach shipwrecks far below typical diver depths, coupled with extensive skills for safely entering the cramped, pitch-black spaces deep inside sunken wrecks.&#8221;&nbsp;<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18199317_1527203880625014_503651015057919605_n-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Working as a Technical Diving Instructor\" class=\"wp-image-19173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18199317_1527203880625014_503651015057919605_n-edited.jpg 960w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18199317_1527203880625014_503651015057919605_n-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18199317_1527203880625014_503651015057919605_n-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Experience-and-expertise\"><\/span>Working as a Technical Diving Instructor: Experience and expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Andy believes that teaching at this level requires extensive personal experience, and the ability to communicate the <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/technical-diving-experience-paradox\/\">lessons learned<\/a> from that experience to his students. He knows that there is also a need to provide psychological development as the risks and challenges of diving at this level require the development of a particular kind of mindset. The specialized nature of this type of diving tends to dictate a more intimate student-mentor relationship than more mainstream recreational scuba courses do.&#8221;&nbsp;<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Working as a Technical Diving Instructor\" class=\"wp-image-19170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scubatechphilippines-00018.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Andy\u2019s interest in history complements his diving. He conducts explorations for undiscovered sunken ships and aircraft, which lead to historical research for identification. He enjoys the challenge of discovering the story behind the wrecks he finds underwater. He also enjoys educating himself on other complementary subjects, such as the development of theories for safer diving decompression (although the maths and physiology can be very heavy!) and diving hyperbaric medicine. He simply loves the challenge and adventure that diving offers. He believes that there aren&#8217;t many endeavours<\/span> in life where one can legitimately be involved in pioneering exploration, and<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> technical diving is one of those.&#8221;\u00a0<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-2333855998\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Adventure\"><\/span>Working as a Technical Diving Instructor: Adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0&#8220;Andy loves the challenge and adventure this career path offers. He explains, &#8220;There aren&#8217;t many endeavors in life where you can legitimately be involved in pioneering exploration &#8211; technical diving is one of those. The human race knows more about the surface of the moon than it does about the bottom of the oceans. Technical diving is also developing rapidly in technology; new techniques, equipment and procedures are evolving at a rapid pace. It can be exhilarating to be involved in a community that is pushing the cutting-edge in its field.&#8221;<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_5881-01-247x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Working as a Technical Diving Instructor\" class=\"wp-image-6828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_5881-01-247x300.jpeg 247w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_5881-01-768x931.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_5881-01-845x1024.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_5881-01.jpeg 1106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Mentoring\"><\/span>Working as a Technical Diving Instructor: Mentoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shaun-notley-proservice-dive-repair-philippines-8-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shaun-notley-proservice-dive-repair-philippines-8-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shaun-notley-proservice-dive-repair-philippines-8.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Given the specialized nature of the diving I teach, each course brings the challenge of identifying an individual diver&#8217;s strengths, weaknesses and learning preferences. I have to approach each course and each diver as a unique challenge and use my experience to sculpt the most efficient and effective solution for each diver&#8217;s individual needs. In that respect, it differs greatly from more basic scuba instruction, which tends to be quite &#8216;off-the-shelf&#8217; in approach.&#8221;&nbsp;<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working-as-a-Technical-Diving-Instructor-Problem-solving\"><\/span>Working as a Technical Diving Instructor: Problem-solving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Some technical diving students struggle with the sheer volume or complexity of new skills to be learned &#8211; a physical development challenge.&nbsp;Others require more <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/flow-state-scuba-diving-skills\/\">focus<\/a> on establishing an appropriate mindset; improving their attention to detail<\/span>, increasing confidence, and <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">eliminating gung-ho tendencies.&nbsp;It takes a lot of patience, observational skills, problem-solving ability and insight into the finished product that I am trying to create with the training.&#8221; <a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/sidemount-band-height-andy-davis-279x300.jpg\" alt=\"sidemount band height andy davis\" class=\"wp-image-5714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/sidemount-band-height-andy-davis-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/sidemount-band-height-andy-davis.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1459\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/16463585_1432120183466718_3913974670996409781_o.jpg\" alt=\"Xdeep NX Project Wing review andy davis technical diving\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/16463585_1432120183466718_3913974670996409781_o.jpg 1459w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/16463585_1432120183466718_3913974670996409781_o-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/16463585_1432120183466718_3913974670996409781_o-1024x574.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1459px) 100vw, 1459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make-the-effort-to-learn-from-the-best\"><\/span>Make the effort to learn from the best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Specifically in regards to technical diving, it&#8217;s important to learn from the best. I was lucky in that respect and have enjoyed mentoring from some of the leading divers in the global technical diving community. Research and commit to gaining world-class instruction and be prepared to travel extensively to receive it. Always keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/tech-diving-elitism-ego-clique-attitude-culture\/\">ego<\/a> under control, retain an open mind and never forget that there is always more to learn\u201d.&nbsp;<a title=\"preaquaint.com\" href=\"http:\/\/preacquaint.com\/story\/be-a-technical-diving-instructor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preacquaint.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/e\/98886\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Primer-Cover-2022.png\" alt=\"choosing sidemount equipment for technical and wreck diving advice\" class=\"wp-image-17439\" width=\"350\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/e\/98886\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sidemount-trim-principles-booklet.png\" alt=\"Principles of achieving trim for sidemount divers\" class=\"wp-image-17440\" width=\"350\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sidemount-trim-principles-booklet.png 585w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sidemount-trim-principles-booklet-210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity 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