DukeAMO
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Sounds like a good plan!
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Well to follow up on this thread all is well that ends well. My 1st day of diving there was an OW class on the boat with an instructor and 3-4 students I was buddy less so was allowed to hang out in very close proximity with them until they did the required tasks and then we all explored the reef together.
Another day a father and 2 daughters had an elderly gentleman Divemaster I assume, with them and I was squaded to tag along because everyone else was paired up, made sure and gave him some cash upon return to the dock since I was extra baggage.
I guess my pride was hurt initially in the beginning but it worked out for the best in the end.
Mike
The initial feeling that I was being told I'd have to hire a dive master because I wasn't capable of diving safely on shallow reef dives then being told I could go deep on a wreck dive with a dive master it just didn't set well with me.
I had 2 trips with Conch Republic and 2 trips with Keys Dives with weather and scheduling that was the best way to get in morning and afternoon dives that fit my certification.
Mike
Mike, first of all, it's good to hear that you enjoyed your dives. It was also good to read this comment of yours after your dive day. I hope you see now that the ops are not actively trying to bruise your ego but rather just keep you safe while you enjoy an activity that is supposed to be fun, not risky.I guess my pride was hurt initially in the beginning but it worked out for the best in the end.
Mike