Got my "Rescue Diver" certification yesterday...

[RJP]

Whenever you talk to anyone who's taken the course they will tell you that "it's one of the best, most rewarding classes you can take."

Well, I can now add my voice to the chorus. I can honestly say that I am a far more capable, more confident, more aware, safer diver than I was 72 hrs ago.

I'm also very happy I was able to take part in all the rescue scenarios we reviewed, and to know that - if only in theory - I know how to handle each and every one of them.

Not saying that I am completely and absolutely prepared to flawlessly execute if and when the time comes, but certainly I've taken the first step in learning and applying the techniques I've been taught..

Ray

 

[colby]

Excellent. I'm doing my second week this week. Not sure when the Open Water dives will take place.

 

[Wildcard]

Congrats to both of you!

 

[Jason Ooi]

Congratulation guys

 

[carlislere]

Congratulations. I hope you never have to use any of it.

 

[Trixxie]

Excellent - yes it is a great class. Congrats!

 

[ScubaTexan]

Congratulations....I just got my Rescue card on Saturday!

 

[rawls]

Someone may need you one day and you will be there and ready...Congratulations...

 

[usmc4x4]

Congrats. Rescue was the best class I have ever taken.

 

[SassyScubaGal]

BIG congrats Ray... It will definately boost your scuba "confidence quotient" too. I didn't sleep the entire week before my ocean dives-- I was sooo nervous! I am 93 lbs & 5'2" & I SERIOUSLY didn't think I could pull it off... Lo & behold-- I got the 250 lbs "victim" for both my "surfacing" & "unrespsonive diver/towing with rescue breaths" scenarios... Wind chop, waves, surf-- not fun...("I will not cry, I will not cry...") But I actually pulled it off (just like my instructors said I could) & am a better diver because of it. So puff your chest out & be proud-- Rescue Diver!