Snorkel and Wet suit presentations

Day 5

The evening started with a "lessons learned" from the open water check out. Both Candidates were put into leadership supervisory postitions and charged with running the show with DMC as their support. A lot was seen, heard and discussed. It was an eye opener on many levels. The instructor candidates are learning, sometimes it is the school of hard knocks.

Presentations were given on wetsuits and BCs. Some real progress is being made. The refinement process continues.

We also discussed the requirments sent to us by the area representative.

We ended the night finishing up the Risk Management Handbook.

Next week, both presentations will be reworked and presented again.

Polar Bear Dive, Tyler State Park

The Second Annual State Park Polar Bear Dive, was once again done on the first day of the year.

Last year, its debut, 3 people participated (while completing their dry suit training).

This year a total of 9 people were in attendance.  Noticeable absent was Steve Lockhart!

Of note this year, one young man was diving his first dive after certification.  Wow!

Outside temps this year were in the 50's that quickly climbed to the high of 61F.  The water temperatures were in the low 50's (52F).

One diver's family graciously provided chicken and dumplings for the post dive feast!

What a pleasure to see and dive with everyone on this fist day of 2009!