I have done both types of diving. Depending on the conditions of the anchored dive, if the vis is bad, I would run a line from the anchor to the reef with a line arrow showing me back to the anchor. Since I would be using the reef as reference during the dive, it was a little more reassuring to know exactly where I was based on my spool and could reel myself right to the anchor. I had poor vis on some of my dives in Mexico and this was a big help. When I drift dive, I make sure I have a little extra weight on board in case I have an instabuddy that can't hold a stop. I also try to stay close to the DM if they have the buoy. Having all of your surface equipment, ie, SMB, whistle, mirror, etc., is most important for any ocean diving, but even more important on drift dives. I like both kinds of diving, but for pictures, well being in a drift can be a bugger, especially if the subject is buzzing by you in the opposite direction!
I do want to say Ditto about the Jupiter Dive Center! Great people and the best drift diving I have done so far!
Happy diving!
Carolyn:sharks:
I do want to say Ditto about the Jupiter Dive Center! Great people and the best drift diving I have done so far!
Happy diving!
Carolyn:sharks:
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