Dizzi Lizzi
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Both those stories are scary, but demonstrate how calmness made a difference. I really really don't ever want to tell a story like that!
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Ask where the oxygen is if it doesn't come up on your "welcome to the vessel" speech.
The welcome to the vessel speech and the dive site briefing can tell you some about the boat and how it is run. Late in the decision process but informative and important to listen to.
The welcome to the vessel speech and the dive site briefing can tell you some about the boat and how it is run. Late in the decision process but informative and important to listen to.
Can tell you a little about the divers around you as well. The ones that don't want or need to listen, for instance.
find out about the experience of the captain and crew. the crew for the operator i hang out with has thousands of hours/dives of experience. that itself is no indication of safety but experience counts more than being brand new! Plus exceed USCG requirements.