Rescue course this weekend

[ScottNY]

Why should you get rescue certified?

Because I am. Why does that matter? Well, it's just fair. We could end up at some resort one day looking for a buddy. If we do, I can maybe save you if there's a problem. (In which case, you must buy me a beer.) But if I have a problem, then what? Not only might I die, but... you will not get your thank you beer.

Everyone should eventually take the rescue course. Same way I think anyone who participates in any real outdoors stuff, (camping, kayaking, whatever), should have at least CPR training and ideally Standard First Aid as well.

Scott

 

[nessum]

scotty,

my instructors were pretty quick to inform us that now, not only because we were rescue certified, but because they saw my whole class was strong & capable & reliable that they'd be happy to dive with us for fun.
For real fun dives, not the ones that they are scheduled to lead through the LDS.
Of course I know the one instructor well & this cert. doesn't change things with him (i've been invited on a few fun dives with him... that just haven't worked out), but it made me really think about who I want to dive with. The guys in my class I got along with quite well & felt VERY comfortable with the one I was usually buddies with. We seem to share a similar attitude about diving & dive safety.
Now there are things I still have to improve upon (NAVIGATION!) but I think I'll be more selective about who I broadcast my need for dive buddies to.