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Alex Dailey
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I agree, I dropped the ball by not discussing what to do in the event of a separation from my buddy. I assumed (and we all know what they say regarding that...) that we would be on the same wavelength regarding training and response due to having the same instructor, which was an error on my part.
I always try to discuss the dive with my buddy beforehand but sometimes get the feeling that they think I'm being too obsessive and worried about planning, but the reality is that diving is/can be a dangerous sport, and mis-communications about when to ascend/head back/lost buddy procedures can have bad consequences. The confusion experienced probably would have been eliminated had we discussed this scenario prior to the dive.
I'm glad to know I followed correct protocol (even rechecked textbook last night to be sure ) Anyone have suggestions on how to handle the situation if comments continue to be made regarding what happened? So far I've just been simply stating I followed MAUI procedure (which doesn't seem to make much difference)
I always try to discuss the dive with my buddy beforehand but sometimes get the feeling that they think I'm being too obsessive and worried about planning, but the reality is that diving is/can be a dangerous sport, and mis-communications about when to ascend/head back/lost buddy procedures can have bad consequences. The confusion experienced probably would have been eliminated had we discussed this scenario prior to the dive.
I'm glad to know I followed correct protocol (even rechecked textbook last night to be sure ) Anyone have suggestions on how to handle the situation if comments continue to be made regarding what happened? So far I've just been simply stating I followed MAUI procedure (which doesn't seem to make much difference)