HiterSixOne
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November will mark the 3rd time to Cozumel for me. This however will be the first time diving as a newly certified diver.
I have plans to dive most days, however our resort, Sunscape Sabor, is only boat diving, no shore, from what I've been told by those who recently have been to the same resort.
I have several new pieces of equipment (BCD, WETSUIT, COMPUTER, MASKS, FINS, SMB) which I have buoyancy checked in local pools and lakes (freshwater). I spoke with my instructor and dive shop who agree that 4 to 5 pounds additional weight (10 lbs freshwater) will be necessary from their experience in this region.
I'm not nervous about the dive, but ruining or delaying other divers dive, for me to correct my buoyancy on the first boat outing. Perhaps I am naive to the process, as obviously I'm not the first one to have experienced this situation.
Any tips from those who have been through this process of a first time boat dive to the Cozumel area? Other than the buoyancy check portion what are some other "wish I knew that" things for boat diving for beginners?
Your responses are valued. Thank you.
I have plans to dive most days, however our resort, Sunscape Sabor, is only boat diving, no shore, from what I've been told by those who recently have been to the same resort.
I have several new pieces of equipment (BCD, WETSUIT, COMPUTER, MASKS, FINS, SMB) which I have buoyancy checked in local pools and lakes (freshwater). I spoke with my instructor and dive shop who agree that 4 to 5 pounds additional weight (10 lbs freshwater) will be necessary from their experience in this region.
I'm not nervous about the dive, but ruining or delaying other divers dive, for me to correct my buoyancy on the first boat outing. Perhaps I am naive to the process, as obviously I'm not the first one to have experienced this situation.
Any tips from those who have been through this process of a first time boat dive to the Cozumel area? Other than the buoyancy check portion what are some other "wish I knew that" things for boat diving for beginners?
Your responses are valued. Thank you.