Predive accident

[eluzgin]

I would like to share an accident from my last dive trip.
It wasn't really a dive accident since it happened before the dive even began.
My buddy and I were traveling on a dive boat to the dive site.
The ocean was rough and waves kept everyone holding on to stay in place.
Then there was one wave hitting a side of the boat where my buddy and I were sitting.
It took us completely off guard and sent us flying to the other side of the boat along with a couple of other divers. Unlike everybody else I was unfortunate enough to fly headfirst.
The next moment I remember my head is hitting some metal corner of the boat.
As a result of the hit I cut my left ear and some skin just below the ear.
That was the end of my dives that day; instead I was taken to the emergency room where doctor put six stitches on my head.
Not a dive accident but boat can be a dangerous place in rough see; enough to spoil all your diving plans. I even consider wearing a head helmet next time I go boat diving.

 

[mtbrider]

Saw you as I was parking at Lobos. My first thought was that you were hardcore for diving with your head wrapped like a mummy! :11:

Then I saw the boat and realized what happened. Glad the docs fixed you up!

 

[bolantej]

Ouch. Glad it wasn't more severe. Good luck next time.

 

[eclipse785]

That's funny,.. well not really,.. but I was out kayaking at Lovers Point and watching a dive boat was coming south. All of a sudden the boat took a pretty good hit from the right and kinda leapt out out the water for a second. I don't know if it was you guys, but I remember thinking that whoever was on that boat was up for a wild ride!

Sorry it ruined your dive plans for the day. Hope the boat crew gave you a pass for your next trip for free.

 

[Ben_ca]

Glad to hear you are okey.. We saw the boat leaving the ramp there at Pt Lobos wondering what was up....

 

[eluzgin]

Wow it's a small diving world! I didn't say where and when it happened.
You guys are right. That was sure me at Point Lobos.
I'm taking a next boat trip in August. And I will wear a helmet, I don't care if people will laugh at me on a boat - I'm not taking any chances.

 

[PerroneFord]

Why not buy some 2" webbing and a plastic buckle for about $10, and make yourself a safety belt? It's just like making a weightbelt without the weights. Cheap, and easy. And you don't have to wear a helmet on your head! You might well fly across the boat again, and break your arm next time.

 

[Vayu]

Rule of thumb. If its not safe on the BOAT. Its not safe in the water.

Glad you are ok!

 

[bennedc]

Ouch! Hold on tight!

 

[dherbman]

Why not buy some 2" webbing and a plastic buckle for about $10, and make yourself a safety belt? It's just like making a weightbelt without the weights. Cheap, and easy. And you don't have to wear a helmet on your head!

I hope you aren't in a position of influence. :shakehead


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