Two Divers Rescued

[gsxr1997]

points to ponder- storms can come up quick around here and if one is going to dive with an unattended boat which I DO NOT RECOMMEND OR CONDONE(disclaimer) it would probably be best to stack the deck in their favor.
1. if you think your anchor is big enough- its not -get the next size larger
2. if you do not have at least the length of your boat in chain directly attached to the anchor -get it.
3. make sure your anchor line is larger that your boat requires and replace it yearly.(cheap insurance)
4. use a reel - attached to the anchor or preferably to the boat via a weighted drop line off the stern( redundancy is key here)
5. have a safety sausage(or two)
6 . have a surface signalling device- an air alert would not have done the first diver any good as he was out of air so the whistle is cheaper and more reliable.
7. file a float plan with friends and family
8.make sure everyone knows how to operate the boat and equipment onboard

 

[Glock Diver]

Well done fellas!

In my earlier days of diving, I did not own a safety sausage, and didn't even realize the risks I was taking, since I had always surfaced near the boat. Now it's always attached to my BC and goes on every dive.

At least his happened before the weather turned nasty... if it was an hour later (say 3:00p - 4:00p), Venice got pounded with some serious rain, and I doubt anybody would have spotted those divers.

 

[shawrg]

Excellent job by all Captains & crew involved with the rescue! Several families owe you a big thank-you for returning their loved ones to them alive and well. I hope the rescued divers appreciate how fortunate they were to be in the same area as you professionals.

 

[gsxr1997]

understand that this was not a chest beating session and the only reason I posted was to bring to light the details to which I had first hand knowledge at the request of Glockdiver. I didnt even know this thread existed until this morning when i was speaking with Capt Steve Thacker of Florida West and he informed me of it. I hope that anyone who sees any situation ( boating or otherwise) would do what they could to help someone in need.

 

[dkramer]

Wow!!! Thank God you guys were there!!!!

 

[Dough Slayer]

Thanks for posting your first hand experience Capt. Maybe this will enlighten some of our own inexperienced forum members on what not to do. Good job with paying attention to not only your divers but those around you as well. Good Job!!

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

Well done y'all and congratulations to Robert for finally becoming a Divemaster!

 

[gsxr1997]

DM in training actually - but close enough
(escort-read buddied up with single diver)

 

[Sh@rkW@tcher]

DM in training actually - but close enough

Interesting, and he is taking paying customers out? Who is he interning with?

 

[gsxr1997]

he is interning with me - i am an instuctor trainer