Scuba Diving Do's and Don'ts (You Might Have Overlooked)

If you have ever taken a sea cruise to say the(Don'ts): (1) Please Don't Drink and Dive. Intoxication can
caribbean or west coast around Catalina, you'll recallput a diver in a compromised position. One being, the
how blue and clear the water was. The perfectinability to use common sense, and make rational
location for underwater enjoyment.judgments, especially when it involves safety involving
I think that (If) you were into scuba diving, or maybeyourself and your partner. Leave the booze at home
not, and the cruise offered an underwater expeditionto enjoy while your viewing your pictures.
you would want to sign-up. A big (If). If you sign-up, you(2) Forget to let someone know where you are going
would want to be in good physical condition and be anand approx. when you'll return.
experienced swimmer, and most of all be Certified.(3) Eat a big meal before making your dive. You should
Certification assures the cruise dive team you are await at least two (2) hours after eating before you
qualified Scuba Diver, the Grim Reaper also lurksmake your dive. Diving on a full belly can put you in a
underwater.dangerous situation. Not only creates the possibility of
Scuba diving is one of the greatest sports activities inacquiring cramps, but also possible upchucking in your
the world, but there are certain knowledge involvedmouthpiece making it difficult to breath.
before entering into your exciting journey.These are just a few of the Do's and Don'ts
Here are some Do's and Don'ts connected with Scubaconnected with the sport of Scuba diving.
Diving.Here are a few topics in my Tid-Bit section you might
(Do's): (1) Be in good physical condition and be Certified.be interested in.
Physical Fitness and Certification are the two mostTid-Bits: Several centuries B.C. ancient carvings
important aspects of diving, make your journeyrevealed Assyrian soldiers crossing rivers using inflated
enjoyable and safe.goatskins. This the only documentation that inflated
(2) Have a check list. There are many items togoatskins might have been used as breathing devices.
consider, but these are the most important items to beI'll leave this to the readers imagination.
sure you have before leaving home.Leonardo de Vinci made the first known mention of an
Mask, Diving Fins, Weight belt, Regulator and Octopus,underwater breathing device. (UBD) around the 15th
Compass, Dive Light with backup, Dive knife, Divecentury. He described it as Bad Human Nature, and
watch, Air Tank and backup, Dive flag, Sparegave no details as to how it worked. Mainly because
mouthpiece, First Aid kit, Flare gun-don't forget theusing the (UBD) could possibly be used to sink ships
flares.and even used to commit murder.
(3) Have a diving partner. This will make your divingWaterproof goggles were first introduced in France in
more pleasant and safe, especially if you get intothe 1930's. They were actually invented by Guy
trouble. Keep visual contact at all times, and try not toGilpatrick to keep the salt water out of your eyes at
kick out you're partners mouthpiece.the surface. Thanks Gil.
(4) Have a third person. It's very important to have aThe first Scuba Certification course in the USA was
third person along top side. They should have a celloffered by the L.A. Co. Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
phone handy in case of trouble, they can also assistThe program was introduced by Albert Tillman and
you when getting out of the water.Bev Morgan.
(5) Take along an underwater camera andIt was 1956 before wetsuits became available to the
underwater light and backup. You'll want to show yourpublic.
friends and family pictures of your beautifulI will be adding Tid-Bits to upcomming articles.
underwater adventure.