2Tours N Iraq`
Contributor
I'd like to take a minute to remind everyone to maintain a high level of situational awareness while diving. While doing my check out dives in Crystal River, Florida (an area known for scuba diving) a boater carelessly disregarded the swimming area and brazenly piloted his craft directly above us. Thankfully we were down deep enough and could tell this idiot was coming towards us from the sound of his propeller to not ascend. No one was hurt and we continued on with the dive but it could have turned out quite differently. Thankfully by staying alert, the two other divers and I stayed alive. I told my instructor two little sayings we use in the Army that has really paid dividends underwater:
"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" and "Stay Alert, stay alive."
These two little sayings will help keep you focused to do things the with precision and understand what all is happening around you. By taking your time and doing it right the first time, you can think through a problem instead of panicing. Just my two cents worth. If this helps just one diver, then this post has been a success. Safe diving everyone!
"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" and "Stay Alert, stay alive."
These two little sayings will help keep you focused to do things the with precision and understand what all is happening around you. By taking your time and doing it right the first time, you can think through a problem instead of panicing. Just my two cents worth. If this helps just one diver, then this post has been a success. Safe diving everyone!
