dotyj
Contributor
Hi Will:
I'm sorry to read that you didn't do well. I know you're upset but don't let it get to you.
It sounds to me like you shouldn't have gone for the dives. A cold can be serious. I can barely breathe through my nose at all when I get a cold, I don't think I could clear a mask.
I live in Vancouver, WA so I know what you mean about the cold. I'm planning on doing my OW dives in a drysuit. There's no reason to be miserable. Though I'm told by a couple of diving friends I have that on that first dive, I'll probably be too excited to notice the cold.
Give yourself a few days to think over your experence. Get yourself well, and try again if you want.
After you're feeling better it might be a good idea to go to the pool and practice mask clearing until you're more comfortable with it.
You did great on the rest of the skills (From what I've read.). I'm sure you'll get through this with some work and reassurance.
I'm sorry to read that you didn't do well. I know you're upset but don't let it get to you.
It sounds to me like you shouldn't have gone for the dives. A cold can be serious. I can barely breathe through my nose at all when I get a cold, I don't think I could clear a mask.
I live in Vancouver, WA so I know what you mean about the cold. I'm planning on doing my OW dives in a drysuit. There's no reason to be miserable. Though I'm told by a couple of diving friends I have that on that first dive, I'll probably be too excited to notice the cold.
Give yourself a few days to think over your experence. Get yourself well, and try again if you want.
After you're feeling better it might be a good idea to go to the pool and practice mask clearing until you're more comfortable with it.
You did great on the rest of the skills (From what I've read.). I'm sure you'll get through this with some work and reassurance.