Texas Rig Divers?

[MichaelBaranows]

When you pull up to the rig if they don't want you to tie up they will tell you or there with be a signs that say "No tie-off". I have been fishing offshore for years and the only time I have been told not to tie off was when they were working and didn't want to have anything hit us if they dropped a tool.

As far as leaving someone on the boat that is a must. Normally we like to dive with two buddy teams. That way two people stay on the boat and two in the water. That way if there are an problems and the boat has to be untied to pick up divers there is a drive and a helper.

 

[daniel f aleman]

A rig-experienced Divemaster IS a MUST for your first couple of dives - he is worth every penny. Don't forget to plan your boat ride as you would plan your dive. Take TWO marine radios (hand-held is fine) and one GPS; and make sure that your boat is in USCG regulation for its type, fines are expensive. Make sure that TWO of your party can opperate the boat, and that the same two, have decent seamanship skills. Take MORE water, food, towels, sunscreen, etc, than you'll normally think that you would need; emergencies just happen.

And watch that weather in the early Spring, it's moody...