993guy
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I just got back into diving after being out for about 20 yrs. I was originally certified in '83 [PADI (international) OW & AOW] and dove for several years after that, back when you were rarely asked for your C-card and log books were optional. I did take a refresher course that included 4 spring dives but turned down the option to get a new card (Basic only I think) as I still have my original OW & AOW cards.
Now it's quite different. Went on a dive shop sponsored 3 tank boat dive and they asked for my cert. card.
I'm curious, I'm prone to misplacing stuff so I don't like carrying something I can't replace, if I took a pic of the C-cards on my phone would a shop/boat accept the pic as proof of cert.? Is knowing the Student Number enough or do you normally have to produce the card until they know you?
I'm certain not all shops follow the same procedure but what is the recommendation of those who dive multiple locations?
Thanks,
Bill
Now it's quite different. Went on a dive shop sponsored 3 tank boat dive and they asked for my cert. card.
I'm curious, I'm prone to misplacing stuff so I don't like carrying something I can't replace, if I took a pic of the C-cards on my phone would a shop/boat accept the pic as proof of cert.? Is knowing the Student Number enough or do you normally have to produce the card until they know you?
I'm certain not all shops follow the same procedure but what is the recommendation of those who dive multiple locations?
Thanks,
Bill