Piscesbaby
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Howdy All! I am learning to Scuba and can't wait to make my first dive. I have a few questions for all who have some experiences with diving? How do you find a good diving buddy? Here is the purpose of my question.
A few years ago I was vacationing in Jamacia and was snokeling with my boyfriend. Our hotel had a three hour cruise where we could snokel and explore caves. When my boyfriend dove into the water he began to panic and told me he felt as if he was going to drown. Fortunately, I was a former life guard and also taught swimming so I was able to calm him and get him back on the boat. I was concern but also a little angry that he told me after the fact that he was not a very good swimmer. He took a big risk and I don't know what I would have done if my boyfriend would have drown.
I never forgot that experience and was curious how you find a good dive buddy? Certainly, you have to pass the test to get your C card but how do you determine if your buddy is a hotdog and too much of a risk taker. The last thing I want in the middle of a dive a reckless buddy. Tell me how your techniques in choosing a dive partner. Thanks!
A few years ago I was vacationing in Jamacia and was snokeling with my boyfriend. Our hotel had a three hour cruise where we could snokel and explore caves. When my boyfriend dove into the water he began to panic and told me he felt as if he was going to drown. Fortunately, I was a former life guard and also taught swimming so I was able to calm him and get him back on the boat. I was concern but also a little angry that he told me after the fact that he was not a very good swimmer. He took a big risk and I don't know what I would have done if my boyfriend would have drown.
I never forgot that experience and was curious how you find a good dive buddy? Certainly, you have to pass the test to get your C card but how do you determine if your buddy is a hotdog and too much of a risk taker. The last thing I want in the middle of a dive a reckless buddy. Tell me how your techniques in choosing a dive partner. Thanks!