Shantara Dive Services

last weekend. rescue training at dinosaur lake. cold clear and incredible

wonderful training weekend back at azzouzetta lake. three newly certified divers got to see the depths. visibility was still very good, in spite of all the rain. l

Even when you're focused on the shot, don't lose sight of the dive.

In a case reported to DAN's incident database, a diver carrying camera equipment lost track of both their buddy and their depth while filming. The dive plan called for a maximum depth of 98 ft (30 m), but the diver unknowingly descended to 174 ft (53 m). Feeling dizzy, they checked their computer and realized just how deep they had gone. The diver panicked and began a rapid ascent.

This case is a reminder that photography/videography add task loading to a dive. When a diver's attention shifts away from the fundamentals, it's easier to lose awareness of depth, gas supply, and other critical factors. Before bringing a camera on a dive, buoyancy control and situational awareness should be second nature.

No photo or video is worth losing track of the dive plan and compromising your safety. Read the full case summary at dan.org/distraction-unplanned-exposure-and-a-lucky-outcome/

so even though the deadline has officially passed for booking a spot on the liveaboard, they are holding a couple spots for a month or so. if you’re on the fence about joining, you have a little more time. dm for more details
Kent

we have a couple deep lanes booked for sunday. if anyone wants to get in for swim or some skills practice. i will be testing a used drysuit, so there could be some live entertainment too-kent

any students with their elearning done, we are going to try and get both sessions of confined booked over one weekend. will be the last pool time for a bit. message me for details

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