There’s no denying that one of the most popular outdoor sports today is scuba diving. With 71% of the world’s surface covered with water, humans have always been curious what lies underneath that blue and pristine water. Today, people no longer need to just imagine the beauty of marine life because scuba diving has made it possible for us to finally explore the depths of the oceans, seas, and lakes.
Although scuba diving has indeed made it possible to discover the splendor of marine life, the sport is still considered as quite dangerous. And that’s the reason why divers (both beginners and pro) should always take precautionary actions in order to avoid accidents and disasters while diving. If you are planning to try scuba diving on your next adventure, here are some tips that will help you make the trip fun and at the same time, safe:
Check Your Equipment
Before diving onto the waters, make sure to check all your equipment first, and in case you felt that something is wrong with them, report right away to your dive master. Another thing to do is check that your tank is about and that the air on it should be 3000 PSI or more. Try also breathing on your regulator and thoroughly inspect your BCD. If you want, you can also bring your own diving accessories such as diving computers or even reactor watches. Lastly, you go diving, always remember to check also your diving buddy’s equipment.
Pay Attention During Dive Briefing
Just because you are already a professional scuba diver doesn’t mean that you are protected against accidents. When you are underneath the water, a lot of things could happen to you, that’s why it is very important that you pay attention to what your diving master discussed prior the activity. Dive briefing is very important because it will help you prepare against unforeseen circumstances when already underwater. During the briefing, the diving master will discuss the dive plan, possible hazards you might encounter and how to address them, and a lot more. So make sure to lend your ears for a while during the dive briefing for you to have a fun and safe scuba diving adventure.
Follow the Rules
Apart from paying attention during the dive briefing and checking your equipment before the dive, you also have to follow some diving rules. Don’t dive alone, don’t drink heavily the night before the dive, and don’t dive when you are not feeling well – these are just some of the rules that you should follow when having a scuba diving adventure.
And that’s it! Three simple tips that will help you make the most out of your scuba diving trip. By the way, make sure also to bring with you some outdoor essentials such as pocket knife, rain gear, insulated stainless steel water bottle, flashlight, etc. Technically, you won’t be needing them during your scuba diving but they are still essential in making your adventure more memorable, exciting, and safe.
Source by Jan Segura