Hey Wally & Penny,
How did you do in the Rescue class. Just curious.:blinking:
How did you do in the Rescue class. Just curious.:blinking:
How did the Rescue class go?
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wb416
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It sounds like it was pretty good... She was pretty excited when she got home about all she was able to do and learn....
I'm not Wally or Penny-----and I'm not sure I'll ever be the same again but it went quite well. They did a great job. They worked well as a team even without training as a team if that makes sense.
Maybe an example will clarify.
I was the panicked diver at the surface, much in danger of becoming exhausted and sinking below the waves for good. Both Wally and Penny responded to the situation together. On the approach Penny went to my left and Wally went to my right, with Penny arriving first. As I went for Penny to "climb" out of the water on, my back ended up towards Wally and he seized the opportunity to grab me from behing and gain control of me. At this point they got me buoyant and initiated the the remainder of the rescue. Beautifully executed operation!!!
Penny dressed as swimmer i.e. wearing just a swim suit, rescued me from a similar situation at the very beginning of the water sessions and almost got dragged down with me but was able to extricate herself immediately and then definitively gain control of me and tow me to the shore.
Wally got attacked underwater while responding to a passive panic situation and responded well.
Penny responded to an Ox-tox/unconscious diver scenario, Wally joined in on the rather long surface tow and they took turns managing the in-water resusitations while towing and removing gear. Here again---wonderful team work without benefit of team training.
In general their combined buddy skills made it somewhat difficult to surprise them with "issues". They both became aware of the fact that I was going to pull an OOA on them with an actually empty tank. They foiled that plan before it could happen
Both Wally and Pennny did an excellent job of maintaining their own personal saftey when responding to the "issues"
Wally and Penny are now Advanced Rescue Certified which includes O2 administration.
For my part---I towed the safety float, while wearing a wetsuit
, for the 200 yd swim; and its exhausting being a panicked diver at the surface or underwater.
Oh and I think Penny thought I was a
when I was diving in headstand mode
Maybe an example will clarify.I was the panicked diver at the surface, much in danger of becoming exhausted and sinking below the waves for good. Both Wally and Penny responded to the situation together. On the approach Penny went to my left and Wally went to my right, with Penny arriving first. As I went for Penny to "climb" out of the water on, my back ended up towards Wally and he seized the opportunity to grab me from behing and gain control of me. At this point they got me buoyant and initiated the the remainder of the rescue. Beautifully executed operation!!!
Penny dressed as swimmer i.e. wearing just a swim suit, rescued me from a similar situation at the very beginning of the water sessions and almost got dragged down with me but was able to extricate herself immediately and then definitively gain control of me and tow me to the shore.
Wally got attacked underwater while responding to a passive panic situation and responded well.
Penny responded to an Ox-tox/unconscious diver scenario, Wally joined in on the rather long surface tow and they took turns managing the in-water resusitations while towing and removing gear. Here again---wonderful team work without benefit of team training.
In general their combined buddy skills made it somewhat difficult to surprise them with "issues". They both became aware of the fact that I was going to pull an OOA on them with an actually empty tank. They foiled that plan before it could happen
Both Wally and Pennny did an excellent job of maintaining their own personal saftey when responding to the "issues"
Wally and Penny are now Advanced Rescue Certified which includes O2 administration.
For my part---I towed the safety float, while wearing a wetsuit
, for the 200 yd swim; and its exhausting being a panicked diver at the surface or underwater.Oh and I think Penny thought I was a
when I was diving in headstand mode
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
JBD, you forgot the funny part...trying to get me to skin dive. I would love to have seen this on video.
Oh, you also forgot about the part where Penny was all over you. It seems that she prefers an older man to someone that has a long hose. :rofl: Just wish that I would have been able to take pictures..video would have been better though.
I learned a lot including why nobody dives where we did at Blue Springs.
One thing that you mentioned above and I was going to comment on at BS. I don't know what any dive agencies procedures are for a drowning swimmer so keep that in mind. Lifegaurd training will tell you that going in after the victim is the LAST thing you do. Not saying what Penny did was wrong but it was my last choice. The two ropes tied together was my next option.
Oh, you also forgot about the part where Penny was all over you. It seems that she prefers an older man to someone that has a long hose. :rofl: Just wish that I would have been able to take pictures..video would have been better though.
I learned a lot including why nobody dives where we did at Blue Springs.
One thing that you mentioned above and I was going to comment on at BS. I don't know what any dive agencies procedures are for a drowning swimmer so keep that in mind. Lifegaurd training will tell you that going in after the victim is the LAST thing you do. Not saying what Penny did was wrong but it was my last choice. The two ropes tied together was my next option.
OP
Sounds like an excellent class. We had to review our rescue stuff in my Dive Con class a couple of weeks ago. Man... was I rusty (but then, I've been fortunate enough not to have been in any bad situations). Good job you two! I'm sure JBD is an excellent instructor, at least from everything I've heard here from everyone.
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
tstormdiver:
He pays his students to say that about him.
crpntr133:
Indeed--getting you underewater without an anchor around your neck is an exercise in futility. A video would have been good You are indeed the floatiest thin person I have ever known. Some day we need to have a contest between you and JP--he's pretty floaty also for a relatively thin person.True enough that going in after the victim is last compared to other choices that may or may not be available. Looking at the scenario form my perspective. You both kept an eye on my location, you immediately attempt to throw the float attached to the rope. When that method wasn't going to work and there weren't any readily available options Penny immediately took it to the next step. The process was followed in order without either of you wasting any unnecessary time. In these situations, informed decisions need to be made quickly and decisively with appropriate action taken in the same manner. It was a job well done by both of you.
Land Locked
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I'm very happy too hear they could overcome their issue and come together as a team to deal with him!
Congrats Penny and Wally!
Congrats Penny and Wally!
jpsexton
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Congratulations Penny and Wally! Sounds like it was a great class.
Congrats to both of you! More trained rescue divers ... :monkeydan !!!
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