Is this normal!?!? - Navigation vs. Guided

[thesmoothdome]

It's definately important for everyone in the group to have an idea where they're going, why they're going there, turn around pressure, etc. That's what dive briefings and planning is for. Even during my OW course I was taught that self sufficiency was an important aspect of diving, even in buddy groups.
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<DIV>At times, I'll gladly follow a DM or guide, because they know more about the location than I do, but I don't expect them to be responsible for my dive profile. There's absolutely nothing wrong with having one with you if youwant that comfort factor in the beginning. Even without onewith you, you'll rarely be"alone" in the water. Most divers on the boat will folllow similar dive plans and with good visibility, you'llat least see their bubbles most of the time. </DIV>

[tc_rain]

I have a liberal computer that I set slightly more conservative. When it says it is time for me to end the dive, I am done even if the guide or group is still going.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />