DIVE
THE PLAN
It
doesn't make much sense to form a dive
plan, then not used it. You have more
fun and fewer problems when your dive
follows what you agreed upon. You'll
get what you want out of the dive when
you and your buddy understand what to
do when because you discussed it before
the dive. By following a solid dive
plan, you're much less likely to run
into any hazards, and more likely to
handle then if you do.
A
dive plan does not have to be complicated
nor does it need to take a lot of work,
nor does it need to be inflexible. It
can be very simple, take only a couple
of minutes to discuss, and offer plenty
of options depending on what you find
under water but you should follow it.
Get
the most out of diving by planning your
dive with your buddy, and then diving
the plan. This is important for your
safety and fun- no one can plan a dive
and follow that for you- you and your
buddy have to do it
Boat
Diving
Chances
are, you'll make a lot of dives from
boats. In areas, it takes a dive boat
to reach the sites he best clarity,
the most aquatic life, and the interesting
reefs. Boats take you to dive sites
inaccessible from shore, and in some
places you reach most dive sites only
by boat. Boat diving eliminates tiresome
surface swims, dealing with surf and
hikes to and from the water. Beyond
all this, it's boating with other divers.
You get to know new people sight see
on the way to and from the dive d generally
enjoy the whole experience.
Before heading out a boat, spend some
time getting ready:
- Inspect your equipment for potential
problems, fill your tank and pack
spare parts. Once you're out.there,
missing or broken gear often means
you miss the dive. Having spares can
make you immensely popular with other
divers who need something but don't
have their own spares.
- Be sure you've marked your stuff
so it doesn't get confused with someone
else's on a crowded boat.
- Use a dive bag for carrying your
equipment to and from the boat.
- Pack your equipment so what you
need first ends up on top.
-
Take ample warm/dry clothing, as appropriate
for the region. Be prepared because
in many places, it's common to experience
abrupt weather changes out on the
water.
Page
1 >
2 >
3 >
4 >
5 >
6 >
7
