Just completed PADI Open Water but still don't feel ready?

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I didn't have a dive planning slate. This is news to me. Is this what you're talking about? https://goo.gl/images/gZDxHa
That would've been helpful!
(Edited to fix link)

Your instructor was supposed to go over that with you. Don't worry, you are not alone. When I became an instructor, I discovered all the standards violations that occurred in various courses I took. My OW course took the cake though. I'm about to release the second version of my dive planning doc, as the content that I've assembled has had a huge impact on my students' confidence to dive after certification. But I teach in challenging conditions: cold, dark water with occasional strong currents.

 

[Esprise Me]

Will that dive planning doc be available for purchase? I do feel like dive planning wasn't adequately covered in my training, and I'm interested in any courses or self-study materials on that topic.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Will that dive planning doc be available for purchase? I do feel like dive planning wasn't adequately covered in my training, and I'm interested in any courses or self-study materials on that topic.

The document will be provided for free online. I’ll post on SB soon and tag you.

 

[Darcimus]

Just curious, where do you ice dive out there? Near Regina?

Lovering Lake is the closest to us, but the vis has been pretty bad lately. (less than 5 feet) Going to Diefenbaker at the end of the month and vis is supposed to be better there (10-15 feet from what I hear).