First post (Hello All) & Question from Newbie

[wfmiller]

Well first off I am in my fifties and am just getting started. In fact my first class is next Tuesday. Going for the OW Cert. My wife and I are heading to Tahiti first week of May where we will be taking a 1 week cruise. I plan on getting my required 4 OW dives from the ship (the Paul Gauguin).

Can I assume that I am really not to old to be taking this up? I am in fairly good shape (and getting better every day). I love the ocean and spend every weekend in the summer down the Jersey Shore. Love Boogie Boarding while the kids surf.

What say you all?

 

[H2Andy]

welcome aboard!

you'll love diving. unless you have a medical condition that prevents diving, you'll
do really well. i would call the shop and get a copy of the medical release ahead of time and see if you have any of those conditions. if so, talk to a doctor that is familiar with diving to make sure you're cleared.

wishing you the best!

 

[gj62]

My neighbors are in their 70s and enjoys warm-water, vacation-style SCUBA. I went diving at the Blue Hole (in Belize) with a couple who was celebrating his 60th birthday (the Blue Hole is a 130', partial overhead dive). We're going back to Belize with them next year. We did 3 dives a day for 6 days.

So no, you certainly are not too old - you'll have a great time, and welcome to ScubaBoard.

 

[IslandHopper]

my father is doing his OW right now, while visiting us.
he's 63.

 

[DandyDon]

And welcome to SB!! Put us in your favorites and check in often.

I was 53 when I finally started, so that shouldn't be a problem for you. I'd like to be a lot more experienced before going on that trip, but I guess you've looked into it okay...

don
:jump013:

 

[JPBECK]

hello-------- and thats all I have to say about that

Not too old as long as you can perform the tasks-- and carry the system-- YOu will be fine--