Hi,
I hope this is the correct section to post my question. From reading the AAUS training standards, I understand that in order to pass, candidates will have to swim 25 yards (little less than 23m) underwater with no swimming aids.
While I believe I can do it, it seems to be a tough requirement considering most people's water proficiency. Can anyone elaborate on the thinking behind the requirement. I cannot really see the application to scientific diving or rescue-training. If you run out of air, you'd still have your fins on hopefully? Wouldn't the time spent training for this, be better spent on CESA-training - or better yet, just learning good gas management and bailout procedures
Anyway, I'd also be grateful for any insights into how instructors working under the auspice of AAUS conduct this exercise, and coach people through the training?
Best regards,
SK
I hope this is the correct section to post my question. From reading the AAUS training standards, I understand that in order to pass, candidates will have to swim 25 yards (little less than 23m) underwater with no swimming aids.
While I believe I can do it, it seems to be a tough requirement considering most people's water proficiency. Can anyone elaborate on the thinking behind the requirement. I cannot really see the application to scientific diving or rescue-training. If you run out of air, you'd still have your fins on hopefully? Wouldn't the time spent training for this, be better spent on CESA-training - or better yet, just learning good gas management and bailout procedures
Anyway, I'd also be grateful for any insights into how instructors working under the auspice of AAUS conduct this exercise, and coach people through the training?
Best regards,
SK