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Partial dive report from two weeks ago. Went to Belmont Hot Springs to finish a Stress and Rescue class. The instructor was in the water waiting along with some of us, the students. Two of the students were a bit behind in getting to the dock and geared up. The instructor was anxious to get a dive in. So... he looked at one of the younger divers and said "Do you need a partner?" The young man appropriately responded "yes." Ok, came the response, you stay here. Then he looked at me and asked the same question. I said "nope!" and away we went. I spent the next 15.5 minutes in 92 degree low vis water between 20 and 25 feet with just me and my compass. I totally enjoyed myself. It was great. We then rejoined on the surface, gathered the class members and began the class.
Next verse, an hour or so later. Everyone is on the surface except for the young man. Everyone started looking for him and the young man was quickly found, diving by himself. The instructor immediately, and somewhat forcefully asked, where is your buddy. Not missing the irony, I quietly leaned over and said: "um.. Instructor Bob (not his real name) , I think you just taught him that he didn't need one. The subsequent recognition and embarassment were priceless. The class got real ugly soon after that.
Next verse, an hour or so later. Everyone is on the surface except for the young man. Everyone started looking for him and the young man was quickly found, diving by himself. The instructor immediately, and somewhat forcefully asked, where is your buddy. Not missing the irony, I quietly leaned over and said: "um.. Instructor Bob (not his real name) , I think you just taught him that he didn't need one. The subsequent recognition and embarassment were priceless. The class got real ugly soon after that.