Really WANTS to learn, but uncomfortable underwater

[raftingtigger]

Great news! He sailed through his BSA swimming merit badge and then tried the scuba again. Kudos to the instructor. He was patient and did most of the things you all have recommended. He felt much better and enjoyed himself.

What helped the most was loosening the mask so it wasn't squeezing his face. I have to give my son credit. He didn't give up, and looked at everything logically. He used his troubleshooting skills learned in his computer classes.

He now says he is comfortable enough to go ahead with lessons. I'll keep a close eye, and try to give him other opportunities to get more comfortable.

 

[KevinHoward]

Fantastic, awesome, most excellent!!!!!!!!

 

[tddfleming]

Good Luck! and more power to him.

 

[Max Speed]

He didn't give up, and looked at everything logically. He used his troubleshooting skills learned in his computer classes.

Cool. I have this fear of my dive computer....

 

[diver 85]

Little steps then big ones----crawl, walk, then run.........Betting he gets over this feeling..........

EDITS: oops just read your latest comment------------ie GREAT, he'll do just fine....

 

[raftingtigger]

Update for you all. Passed his PADI written, last confined water this weekend. I'll update again when he is OW certified. Should be May 8, 2011.

- Proud Mom

 

[KevinHoward]

Well you have to dig that. Once he has his open water cert encourage him to go for his advanced. It will make him a more confidant and relaxed diver.

Kevin