Scuba diving is increasingly popular. It is a sport that you need to gain qualification in and it is one that teaches you to be disciplined in your approach to it.
Keeping a Log Book is essential
When you start diving keeping a log book helps you and your club keep track of what you have achieved and where you are up to in your diver training.
This is a place you can record your diving qualifications as you progress and a good record of your dive details for future review.
Your Log book must contain:
Date
Place
Depth
Time
Description
While you are still learning to dive have your instructor verify the entry in your log book along with their qualification and dive centre.
Making a note of anything specific you noticed on your dive can be of great interest when discussing dives with your colleagues.
Basic Rules for Diving
Always plan your dive
Always carry out pre dive checks
Never dive alone
Never dive withouta buoyancy compensator or othe form of compressed air life jacket
When diving where there is a current take a surface marker buoy
Avoid deep dives that require decompression stops until you have more experience or are diving with someone with the appropriate level of experience
Pre Dive Checks
Do these with a diving companion for each other.
Ensure all quick release catches are working
Ensure air and bouyancy compensator hose are properly connected
Ensure you have full tanks and they are switched on
Check your mask fitting if good
Ensure you and your companions recognise and understand the diving signals
Go over your dive plan
During the Dive
Adjust your buoyancy
Practice mask clearing if it is a while since your have done this
Clear ears at short intervals
Equalise mask pressure when required
Stay close to your companions
Move with currents where possible
If you experience problems, signal your companions and ensure they are aware of what the problem is
Never breathe when you are ascending and never hold your breath.
Do not take unnecessary risks
Try to ensure you maintain a good level of air in your tanks, approx 50 bars, to provide you with a good safety margin
Enjoy your dive! |
