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Beth,
I am assuming that this was not only your first diving experience but was also the first time that you had all that gear on. Correct? Anyone would have trouble with that steep beach face and that much gear. If your going to enjoy beach diving (and Monastery is well worth it) you will need to get used to the gear and the site, but you may have to work up to both.
I would never take a student out into open water who has not had a chance (actually several chances) to get comfortable with their gear in a pool first. Back up, take it slow, move forward one step at a time. Work on overall fitness at the same time. You'll love diving in the end and it will change your life.
I am assuming that this was not only your first diving experience but was also the first time that you had all that gear on. Correct? Anyone would have trouble with that steep beach face and that much gear. If your going to enjoy beach diving (and Monastery is well worth it) you will need to get used to the gear and the site, but you may have to work up to both.
I would never take a student out into open water who has not had a chance (actually several chances) to get comfortable with their gear in a pool first. Back up, take it slow, move forward one step at a time. Work on overall fitness at the same time. You'll love diving in the end and it will change your life.