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12 Tips for a Safe and FUN dive:
Scuba diving is, by nature, a dangerous sport. But, you can
have a safe, fun and accident free dive by following a few safety rules.
Take lessons and get qualified by a certification agency
before participating in SCUBA diving. We use PADI for as our certification
agency. We also use HSA for our handicapped instruction.
Be in good health and take a swim before learning SCUBA
diving. You don't have to be an Olympic athlete, but you do need to know
some basic swimming skills.
Once certified, do not dive in dangerous waters or in an
environment for which you are not qualified/certified, such as: ice, cave,
and shipwreck diving.
They all require special training. One can easily get lost
or trapped and run out of air.
Never dive by yourself. Find a buddy.
Listen to and follow the rules set forth by the person in
charge of the dive.
Check your equipment carefully and check how the
equipment functions, especially if you are renting the equipment. Make sure
everything fits and works properly. We will give you the knowledge about the
equipment before you get near the water with it. We want you to feel
confident and enjoy your experience underwater.
Know local weather conditions before you go on a dive.
Make sure the water and weather conditions are safe. Water conducts
electricity. Stop swimming, boating or any other activities on the water as
soon as you see or hear a storm. Getting struck by lightning isn't pleasant
and heavy rains can make certain areas dangerous.
Protect your skin by wearing a waterproof sunscreen with
a sun protection factor containing a high rating such as 15.
Drink plenty of water regularly and often even if you do
not feel thirsty. Your body needs water. Know the signs and symptoms of
dehydration.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and
emergency treatment if you are diving in hot weather.
Know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and emergency
treatment if you are diving in cold weather.
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes against the suns
damaging rays. Choose sunglasses that absorb at least 90 percent of UV
sunlight.
This is not an all inclusive list. There are many more
things you can do to be safe while on a dive. Use your common sense.
If you have had a bad diving experience because of someone
who had no regard for safety rules, lets hear about it. Let use know by
Email or phone. We are willing to assist you in any way possible.
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