Got a starcraft 16 open fishing boat (think rowboat with 35hp motor) and am entertaining the idea of diving off it.
Basically there are quite a few shore dives we don't do because getting our gear to the beach is a hassle, usually because it is a long hike, and the ever present need for a shore based person to stand guard over our gear at the beach.
On the other hand we can motor over in our Starcraft those same spots, set anchor, and have the time of our lives.
Aside from flying a Diver Down flag what are some other rules and considerations do we need to keep in mind when diving from a small boat?
For example:
do we need to have a person on the surface tending the boat while me and my divebuddy are down?
Do we need additional warning flags/bouys/etc?
Anything else?
Thanks!
Basically there are quite a few shore dives we don't do because getting our gear to the beach is a hassle, usually because it is a long hike, and the ever present need for a shore based person to stand guard over our gear at the beach.
On the other hand we can motor over in our Starcraft those same spots, set anchor, and have the time of our lives.
Aside from flying a Diver Down flag what are some other rules and considerations do we need to keep in mind when diving from a small boat?
For example:
do we need to have a person on the surface tending the boat while me and my divebuddy are down?
Do we need additional warning flags/bouys/etc?
Anything else?
Thanks!