What do you expect from a dive site briefing?

[Dan G]

I have to say that I wish all site briefings I have had were always this thorough as some of the ones described above. On a recent boat trip in S. Florida, the capt got on a few people's cases (in a kind yet direct way) when they were too busy with gear and not listening to his portion of the briefing. I am glad he did it partially because it demonstrates a commitment to safety, but more importantly because I cannot process everything he would have been saying with people nearby holding side conversations or making too much noise with gear.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I want depth, bottom composition, current speed and direction if different at depth, what the recall signal is, how much time I have and what hazardous life is common if any. Other than that it's up to me to plan the dive and decide what I want to see. I try to avoid ops that's put a guide in the water. One of the best that did was in Puerto Rico. Gave the briefing. We got in, he got the group together and waved goodbye to me and my student.

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[manni-yunk]

I am an invitation only private boat that has been rigged for Diving the NJ.

Everyone gets a boat briefing the first time out (Epirb,VHF,Ditch Bag, life vests, fire ext, liferaft, head, washdowns,first aid, and general boat rules). For each dive - we give a depth and confirm run times with everyone, and if there are known hazards - we talk about those as well. Other than that - my tie in diver has Communications and gives us a report on temp, current, tie in location, and obstacles that he sees that everyone should be aware of, etc.

No guided tour.