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With regard to this specific dive, how in the world did the two divers expect to maintain the buddy system while moving through the surf zone and out 100 yards? I would assume the underwater visibility would be very poor (even if it is clear the white bubbles and foam make visibility poor). Do you just "go for it"- everybody on their own and then meet up outside the break?