The training is not easy, but the end result is a better diver and instructor.
The ultimate goal is demonstration quality skills that are performed with ease and efficiency. It is the getting there that is so difficult. The skills are not just the open water basic skills but all the skills through Divemaster, all demonstration quality. All done while teaching someone how it is done, the right way.
Tonight, started with a bailout.
After the bailout everyone geared up and read the first of 4 notes written and weighted down on the bottom.
1 ditch scuba unit
ESA
snorkel 50 yards
go to 2
2 ditch mask and fins
swim 50 yards
recover mask and fins
go to 3
3 recover scuba unit
get neutral and hover
wait for buddy
perform scuba rescue
4 perform demonstration of
mask clears
regulator recoveries
fin pivot
swim 50 yards fast
Almost all the tasks were completed. A little rust had to be knocked off. But overall, I think the year started out right with definite forward progress.
Next academic session is on wednesday.
