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I guess it's better to learn seven years later than never, eh? Indeed, I used to be a diver dedicated to the pre-dive Sudaphed and nasal spray. But I learned last week that, in normal situations, the proper technique worked without those.

To be fair, the information was presented in training. I knew it. I repeated it to others. But I myself didn't need to use it. I re-read it when researching off an on over the years, but by then my own habit of waiting too long was ingrained. The fact pattern of my experience was what prolonged...

OW certified in 2009, then AOW, Nitrox, and Rescue. Almost 200 dives in cold and warm waters. I consider myself a reliably functional recreational diver. And last week, I realized I'd been poorly equalizing for all this time. While I feel quite stupid, I thought perhaps sharing will help...

Item has sold. Thank you.

This seems to have been quite a bad year for diver fatalities in our area. Very sad, and the environment is such that details are usually not released or shared (at least not openly).

Item still available. Answered a few questions in PM, held it for someone who didn't come through. Dropping price to $400 plus cost of shipping (your preferred method, with insurance). Serious buyers only, please. No, I don't do layaway/hold it until you get paid/finance it for you/barter for...

Yoke. Thanks for asking, I've updated the listing.

Scubapro MK17/A700 regulator (polished finish). New-in-box, never taken out of the box (which means certainly never used). Manual is sealed, Preferred Parts Replacement card is still factory zip tied to the hose. This is a YOKE style connection. Selling because we're simplifying our dive gear...

Recovered? I've read that they have located the tail, but have not yet been able to recover any of the sunken items. What news source? Thanks! Just curiosity.

LOL. Luckily, the idea guy was realistic, and wanted to take it one step at a time. 1)Can we find it? 2)If so, is it intact? 3)If so, is it uncontaminated? 4)If so, can we find a taphouse that'll serve it for us? 5)If so... etc. Can we close this thead? Because I think we're done here. ;) But...

Hey, this is the Pacific Northwest. This has nothing to do with money. It's all about the microbrew. :) Indeed, the distributor has written the keg off and doesn't care. It's the fun loving guys at the small microbrewery who had the creative energy to come up with a way to possibly turn this...

As a whole, the leadership team has little interest in becoming a formal non profit. But that's another post. :-) My concern is that if I -- or any other member of leadership -- pass this "opportunity" along, that could in some way open us up to liability as we tacitly approved the activity, or...

Let me run an idea by y'all, and get your input. I understand nothing said here constitutes official legal advice. And I'm providing all the information I can to paint a full picture. Please read to the end before reacting/responding. :) I am President of an informal scuba club. By informal, I...

Agreed, JimmyNemo2, this one really hits home. I'm curious if the divers were in agreement that they were, in essence, solo diving. And if so, had they obtained relevant training? (Not only does that training provide skills you can use to do this risky activity more safely, it really impresses...

Is there anyone who has worked with an independent club to obtain insurance, and has any recommendations about company, etc.? I'm still sorting out the details, but our club was covered the past few years by a member who put a rider on their DM insurance that covered us. There are many options...

Many have had similar problems, and gone on to overcome it. I know I did! :) Practice practice practice. You're doing the right thing, and the advice you've gotten here is all good. I certified but remained uneasy about this -- seems I wasn't fully blocking my nostrils, and would inhale a...

Actually, I recommend ANY recreational diver look up those pool week videos (sometimes called "hit videos"). It was inspiring to watch the composure and skill of the divers recovering, and really gave me a better understanding of what one could/should consider in terms of situational awareness...

One important element that a few people have mentioned is a proper pre-dive briefing. The option for a diver to exercise their decision making skills about environment and their own abilities. It often doesn't happen. My first dives after certification were in Cozumel. I spoke to the DM at...

Scot and I will be at Blue Angel for a week starting January 12th. Woo hoo! This is our 5th visit to Coz!

Am I the only one who doesn't mind starting their vacation off with an air conditioned van ride with a lot of interesting fellow travelers to talk with where someone else schleps my luggage for me right to the door of my hotel for only $8?? *crickets* Yep, I guess so. ;)