Open Water Scuba Diver

As a newly certified diver, you will have all of the initial knowledge and skills that you need to enter this recreational activity. If you do not continue to practice and learn, you will soon lose those skills and it will take you a dive or two to return to some level of comfort. SEI […]

The choice of entry will depend on the size of the boat. Most often the divers will enter at the back or stern of the boat from a platform that is near water level. The entry will most often be the standard giant stride entry. In some situations the back roll entry works well. Your

The Divemaster should describe the direction and speed of any current present at the dive site. You should listen carefully to these directions and plan the dive accordingly. Remember, you should initially swim against the current, so when you are lower on air and tired you can ride the current back to the boat.

Most dive boats have a place for all the dive cylinders in a rack or other stable location ready for you. Most resorts load all the tanks before you arrive. If the tanks are at bench level, do not place weights on the bench or they could fall on someone’s foot as the waves rock

Using scuba underwater we are always breathing on a limited air supply. This section will discuss the various alternatives you have in case your breathing supply is low or becomes exhausted. Running out of air can occur because of diver or buddy inattention or the remote chance of mechanical failure. In all cases, an appropriate

On a boat, having some level of communication can save the day. You might have run out of fuel and are drifting out to sea. Perhaps a member of your group has a medical issue and needs assistance. Or you simply want to tell folks back on shore to have lunch ready as you head

There are several good reasons to dive with a buddy. The top of that list is safety. If you have a challenge and are in tune with your buddy, support is by your side. If you become incapacitated, your buddy can provide assistance, make a rescue, and call for help if needed. If the BC