Do you make a copy of your dive logs?

[Spady]

After reading a recent post about lost luggage, I got to thinking about what the most valuable "gear" I own and came to the conclusion that the only thing that would be truly irreplaceable would be my dive logs. I really enjoy looking back and reading them from time to time, and some of the older entries are just hilarious! It is definitely one of the first objects I'd try to save if my house were burning down or something.

Which leads to my question,

Does anyone out there make photocopies of their dive log, just in case? Or store them electronically?

-Spady

 

[Ice9]

Electronically in a database on one of the servers at my house. I use a PHP web-based application to enter and access them.

 

[maged_mmh]

i have them hard and PDF as well

 

[Walter]

I keep a log that records numbers of different types of dives as well as average time per dive and average depth of all dives. I record this on an Excel spreadsheet. In the days BC (before computers), I kept it in a lined record book. I usually update my logs at lunch or dinner after my dives. On this one particular ocassion, I was having lunch with several old friends and one person I'd just met on the boat that day. Professionally, she was a therapist and she was sitting immediately to my left. When I finished filling out my typical log, I pulled out the one that was all numbers. She glanced over, reached out pulled my log over for a closer look. She then announced, "You're compulsive!"

My reply was a sincere question. I asked if that were true, because I really didn't know much about that type of thing.

She backed down, explaining that she'd made a snap judgement without all the facts and said that wasn't fair. She then asked, "If something were to happen to this book, would you be devestated?"

"No," was my reply.

"You're not compulsive."

"I'd merely get out my spare."

"YOU'RE COMPULSIVE!!!!!!!!"

So my dear friends with backed up logs, are you compulsive?

 

[Doubles]

So my dear friends with backed up logs, are you compulsive?

Walter sounds like quite the lunch experience.

I think we are all compulsive about one thing or another

I keep paper logs and electronic logs - but the paper logs have more detail. Wouldn't be the end of the world if they were lost or damaged. That would just be another excuse to dive more

maybe I'm just compulsive about diving

Cheers

Steve

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I also keep a spreadsheet dive log in Excel. Also, I keep my log book with me. If flying, I put it in my carry-on. I do not photocopy my actual log book.

 

[spectrum]

I record mine in Excel too. I carry a binder with me for ready access. As a travel back-up I'll probably stash a copy online by sending a copy it to a web accessible mailbox.

Pete

 

[String]

Just upload my suunto database to my remote hosted space. Occasionally burn a CD.

 

[drbill]

Mine are digital too, both in a Uwatec download format and as web pages for my web site on a remote server. Both are backed up. I occasionally have to refer to them for info such as water temp, depth profile, etc., relative to the subjects I filmed on them.

 

[fisherdvm]

I am thinking of copying my divelog as well. Darn Padi book are made with glue in the pages... Sticking together, and can't peel them apart.