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Originally Posted by Vercingetorix
I'm schedule to dive on the Flower Gardens on 18-19 August. By then, I will have fewer than 20 dives, including only one in blue water (Catalina). The ONLY reason I'm considering going is that my dive buddy will be Mac MacPherson, who was my ScubaToys OW instructor this past January. I also have AOW and will complete (hopefully) Rescue this next weekend.
So, the question is, is this a smart dive for me, or is Mac trying to kill me? I can't ask Mac, he's diving in Cancun as I write this.
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<DIV>You can't beat August forfavorable sea conditions. Just remember to make sure you understand the dive plan for each dive and are comfortable with the plan. Don't be afraid to sit a dive out if you are not sure you can handle it. You don't want to be totally dependent on your buddy. Use that compass. Don't just trust your buddy to manage depth, gas, and NDLs. I saw an instructor/buddy bring a diver to the surface while she still had a deco obligation. The DM on the Spree got here back in the water to work off the deco in time to not have to miss 24 hours of diving. And then she had a word or two with the diver's instructor buddy.</DIV>
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<DIV>You are responsible for your dives.</DIV>
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<DIV>Enjoy and remember - the ropes are your friend.</DIV>
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