This list of skills and notes is meant to better prepare you for the course dives so you get the most from your in-water time. These skills will be briefed and debriefed as part of the course, but reading them here will set you up for the most success. This list isn’t inclusive to [...]
Examples of cylinder labels. Dedicated cylinders with permanent reflective stickers (like the oxygen on the right) are far superior to using tape. If you use a cylinder for multiple mixes ensure you remove all labels, every time, and verify analysis before labeling. Gas Planning for Cave Diving The only true emergency cave [...]
Cave Navigation This article is a summary of best practices in cave diving navigation. One of the basic 5 rules of cave diving is a continuous guideline to the surface. You can use this article to prepare or review cave training, but it requires more information from the in person element of training and [...]
Accidents happen, in the water, out of the water, or in the car ride to the water. All technical divers should understand the risk of the hobby - gas bubble disease, drowning, oxygen toxicity, etc. Acknowledging that risk is one of the first steps in your training process and should be reevaluated personally on [...]
7 Decompression Tips Diving carries a risk of decompression related injuries - There are a few encompassing terms Decompression illness(DCI), Gas bubble disease (GBD), etc. All divers need to have an understanding of that risk and be prepared to mitigate it. The only way to guarantee no risk of scuba related GBD is to [...]
This list of skills and notes is meant to better prepare you for the course dives so you get the most from your in-water time. These skills will be briefed and debriefed as part of the course, but reading them here will set you up for the most success. This list isn’t inclusive to [...]
Overhead Class Equipment Guide Below is a list of equipment for use in your overhead training. Please do not shop based on this list alone! This list is generic as a checklist before your course. I suggest buying equipment from your local dive store whenever possible which is why this list [...]
Clothes North Florida gets hot and buggy in the summer and is wicked chilly in the wintertime. Be sure to have: Warm jacket Bug spray Rain coat Shoes/boots you’re comfortable getting muddy with good grip Food We will have a plan for every meal, whether grabbing something togo or eating out. If you’re [...]
Lodging for Cave Diving These are a few examples of lodging options in the main regions for cave diving. Normal hotels are always an option, but lugging gear back and forth on a hotel cart isn't ideal. I listed lodging that I'm familiar with, and this list isn't an endorsement. Just [...]
"What gear do I need to buy after I get certified?" This is a common question after certification. What gear should I get first? Owning gear makes you more comfortable in the water and takes reliance off of dive shop rentals. It's not always smart to buy every piece of gear [...]
