clpkab
Contributor
Just returned home from Key Largo where I completed my OW certification.
I managed to conquer my fear and complete not one but six giant strides. It was hard convincing myself to make that first one. I tried to chicken out, but my buddy, instructor, and others on the boat wouldn't let me. It wasn't pretty I'm sure but I did it. I thought I had a death grip on my mask and reg. Apparently not, as my mask was dislodged on entry. Luckily it stayed on my head and I was soon off to finish my skills.
A BIG thank you to all who had posted advice and guidance.
I managed to conquer my fear and complete not one but six giant strides. It was hard convincing myself to make that first one. I tried to chicken out, but my buddy, instructor, and others on the boat wouldn't let me. It wasn't pretty I'm sure but I did it. I thought I had a death grip on my mask and reg. Apparently not, as my mask was dislodged on entry. Luckily it stayed on my head and I was soon off to finish my skills.
A BIG thank you to all who had posted advice and guidance.