diver missing off the upper keys

[LeafyGirl]

After reading so many incidents that include some divergence from dive buddy protocol my dive buddy and I had a long talk the other night. As said, we enter, descend, dive, ascend together! No exceptions. If we want to do self reliant training in future, so be it, but until then, buddy means together! Very sorry for all involved.

 

[ivakdiver]

I have to agree with You, Leafy Girl, Before even reading this my friend and I had discussed how we could do a better job at staying together.As both of us are avid photographers, we tend to get involved in our subjects and have been known to get separated. Sure, we are only in a shallow quarry, and we have lots of experience, and feel comfortable diving solo BUT we are also getting along in age and we should be doing a better job being buddies. We discussed this prior to our last dive, and we're very pleased to have done a much better job on our last dive. Having read this thread, I'm going to continue to work at being a better buddy.

 

[DandyDon]

After reading so many incidents that include some divergence from dive buddy protocol my dive buddy and I had a long talk the other night. As said, we enter, descend, dive, ascend together! No exceptions. If we want to do self reliant training in future, so be it, but until then, buddy means together! Very sorry for all involved.

Yep, I used to be bad about dropping down while my home bud cleared his ears at 15 feet but now I stick with him or whomever.

I've had boat pick buds send me up alone when I ran short of air before them - once each. Wouldn't dive with any a second time. I usually had my pony and didn't mind diving along thereafter if needed but didn't like leaving one below when I needed to ascend. The last one I quit took a severe hit later that day, but at least not on my watch.

I can think of other stories but now I have that talk and agree or suggest they dive with someone else.

 

[DivemasterDennis]

Keep your friends close and your buddies closer. I said all I have to say on this subject in my blog entry here on subaboard with that title, for those who care to read it.
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