diverdowndh
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I'm working my DM cert as probably everyone can see. I have both n upcoming dive trip and possibly an upcoming trip with my instructor beforehand with an OW group. Please understand, my Instructor has the highest of ethic so the post is NOT about him or his ethics. I just would like some input from others about my "help" on both the OW trip and the upcoming vacation I have planned. To what degree should I help and when do I toe the line? I have no problem working with the equipment, etc and hanging back to watch him perform his magic. Being a normally helpful person anyway (have "rescued several people on occasion during my diving life) I need to know when to simply stop and let be. I do have DAN insurance but, of course, do not have DM insurance because I am not a certified DM yet.
Any thoughts? Has anyone run into a situation that your basic reflex kicked in but due to liability you needed to hang back? I plan to have a really good discussion w/my Instructor before both about my roles and looking for some experience from others here...
Thanks!
Any thoughts? Has anyone run into a situation that your basic reflex kicked in but due to liability you needed to hang back? I plan to have a really good discussion w/my Instructor before both about my roles and looking for some experience from others here...
Thanks!