Scott 2000
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I was in Cozumel on a drift dive a few weeks ago in a strong current and found that I was moving much faster than everyone else in my diving group. At one point, I looked up and had lost complete sight of everyone that I had dropped down with.
Obviously, I like to stay close to my dive buddy, so I'd like to learn a better way of handling similar situations in the future.
A couple of specific questions I have:
1. Why do divers move at different speeds during a drift dive?
2. What's the best way to reduce speed in general?
3. Assuming it's not possible or difficult to reduce speed, what's the easiest way to stop to wait for divers that are moving slower? In this case, I found a sandy spot at one point and was able to dig in and hold on without impacting the coral. Any other ways (especially if there is no sand to be found)?
Thanks for the tips!
Obviously, I like to stay close to my dive buddy, so I'd like to learn a better way of handling similar situations in the future.
A couple of specific questions I have:
1. Why do divers move at different speeds during a drift dive?
2. What's the best way to reduce speed in general?
3. Assuming it's not possible or difficult to reduce speed, what's the easiest way to stop to wait for divers that are moving slower? In this case, I found a sandy spot at one point and was able to dig in and hold on without impacting the coral. Any other ways (especially if there is no sand to be found)?
Thanks for the tips!