Temporary cert??

MuddyRubberDuck

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• Feb 25, 2008

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I just got certified yesturday but only have my temporary. Can you dive anywhere on this or are there places who wont let you.

I'm suppose to leave on a cruise for the Bahamas on march 9th. Will I have any problems with diving if my card isn't in yet?


Thanks
Neil

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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nope, no worries...Some ops may limit your depth but that should not present a problem as you
are certified to the limits of your experience and training.

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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The piece of paper will cover you and the shop.

But even if you didn't have a card with you, do you really think that in 3 minutes of questioning a dive operator can't determine whether someone really has dive experience or not?

Especially with someone recently certified - it's all fresh in your mind, isn't it?

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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Bring your log book with you just incase, you should be fine either way.

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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have fun! they will be glad to take a divers money!
Congrats! and have fun!
Brad

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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Enjoy

 

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• Feb 25, 2008

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Thanks guys!! My instructor said I should be fine but I can get much more input here.


Thanks
Neil

 

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• Feb 26, 2008

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You should be fine. If this is a PADI certification, then whatever OP you are diving with can always call PADI to do a verification if for whatever reason they have an issue with your temp card.

Remember to follow your training, and stay within your limits! Have a good time.

 

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• Feb 26, 2008

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It's NAUI.

 

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• Feb 26, 2008

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Not a problem - they can all check up on ya.
Have fun, be safe, help others and DON'T touch anything... ; )