Erich S
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In the tropics? I'd love to see the reaction to that one!
Yes, it might raise a few eyebrows!
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In the tropics? I'd love to see the reaction to that one!
I find it interesting that you think a Rescue Cert is best. I don't think anything has changed, but I couldn't get my DM cert unless I had a Rescue cert. While I agree that everyone with a DM cert is not necessarily qualified to work or assist as a DM, it DOES imply that they have a Rescue cert. (EDIT: It also doesn't mean they are still capable of a rescue just because they hold the card.) One of my first posts on SB was the fact that just because you hold a c-card (for anything) doesn't mean you are currently proficient in that area. ALL it means that on a given day you passed the minimum requirements to obtain that certification.M2, you get Nitrox fills and paired with more experienced divers. For rec divers, a Rescue Cert is best. In strong currents, even with a DM cert, I would keep an eye on you.
Is AOW required for rescue? I thought it only required the navigation dive, so I’ve never thought to use it.
Depends on the agency. PADI requires AOW and a current first aid certification. Others may teach it earlier in the course schedule.
They might meet the prerequisites (or they might not, IDK), but I'm not convinced they'd pass. It has to be an exceptional 12-year-old with 7 dives in total under their belt to successfully demonstrate the skills I had to demonstrate during my Rescue classMy reading of this suggests that a 12 year old with 7 total dives (4 OW checkout plus 3 Adventure dives) under their belt could meet the prerequisites to take PADI Rescue Diver.
They might meet the prerequisites (or they might not, IDK), but I'm not convinced they'd pass. It has to be an exceptional 12-year-old with 7 dives in total under their belt to successfully demonstrate the skills I had to demonstrate during my Rescue class