Zodiacdiverdave
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- The North Atlantic, Canada
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- I just don't log dives
Still no sign of the missing diver. T
hese waters between Brier Is. and Long Is. can produce the strongest ocean currents in the world. The tide exchange can go close to 40 ft. yes that's right I said 40 ft. Hookah is out of the question here, the current is just too strong. The problem he faced is he was in a small channel between 2 islands. once he has been dragged past the island he is in the Bay of Fundy but not out of a strong tide. Keeping your head is the only way you will survive, ditching most of your weight and your tank and keep your BC. That means you have to remove the tank from your BC while the current and ocean has it's way with you. When you are stripped down for easy swimming you start for shore if it is close enough other wise you have to wait for rescue. Being prepared with a long surface marker and a signaling mirror or flares is key to being rescued. If you are going to dive in similar conditions then you better be prepared.
Trying to swim against a 8-10 knot current or even a 1.5- 2 knot current is not going to happen, if you are on the bottom you may be able to crawl and yes this can cause your regulator to free flow or rip it from your mouth along with your mask. This area is not for new divers or for divers from away and don't really understand the strength of the ocean here.
It is a shame that this has happened.
Oh yea, we don't use hot water suits here, 7mm (1/4in) dry suits. Hot water suits are for girly men.
ZDD
ZDD
hese waters between Brier Is. and Long Is. can produce the strongest ocean currents in the world. The tide exchange can go close to 40 ft. yes that's right I said 40 ft. Hookah is out of the question here, the current is just too strong. The problem he faced is he was in a small channel between 2 islands. once he has been dragged past the island he is in the Bay of Fundy but not out of a strong tide. Keeping your head is the only way you will survive, ditching most of your weight and your tank and keep your BC. That means you have to remove the tank from your BC while the current and ocean has it's way with you. When you are stripped down for easy swimming you start for shore if it is close enough other wise you have to wait for rescue. Being prepared with a long surface marker and a signaling mirror or flares is key to being rescued. If you are going to dive in similar conditions then you better be prepared.
Trying to swim against a 8-10 knot current or even a 1.5- 2 knot current is not going to happen, if you are on the bottom you may be able to crawl and yes this can cause your regulator to free flow or rip it from your mouth along with your mask. This area is not for new divers or for divers from away and don't really understand the strength of the ocean here.
It is a shame that this has happened.
Oh yea, we don't use hot water suits here, 7mm (1/4in) dry suits. Hot water suits are for girly men.
ZDD
ZDD
