DIVING WITH PADI IN PERTH
SCUBA DIVING IN PERTH
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Diving classes introduce students to the undersea world
Getting a scuba C-card
A scuba diving certification card is known as a C-card. This card is physical proof that one has successfully completed a course of scuba instruction. A diver must show this card to a dive store or scuba diving operator in order to obtain service. Keep your scuba C-card in a safe place, and be sure to bring it with you on every scuba dive trip
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Importance of the Buddy System
The buddy system will be drilled into the heads of beginning scuba divers. When properly practiced, scuba diving with a buddy will enhance the safety and enjoyment of diving for both divers. At the same time, do not be lulled into a false sense of security by the buddy system. Never entrust your own personal safety to anyone else. Become confident in your own diving skills and abilities, be ready to render aid to other divers, and to rescue yourself should that become necessary. Tip: Especially as beginning divers, I recommend that husbands and wives not try to buddy together. Your marriage, and your diving, will be more enjoyable without that added stress.
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Keeping dive log books
| In addition to having a scuba c-card, it is important for divers to maintain a dive log book of their dive experiences. Prior to providing scuba diving services, many quality diver operators will require that customers present a dive log book as well as that well earned scuba c-card. You can purchase a fancy dedicated divers log, or just keep notes in an inexpensive ruled notebook. Either way, your dive log book will help you to remember important things like the amount of weight you need, depth and duration of each dive, details of dive sites, dive buddies, marine life encounters, and cherished experiences. It's also proof that you are cool and an awesome ice breaker chatting to a diver on the boat. I'll show you mine if you show me yours! |
Scuba diving certifications
| Scuba diving is quite an easy and safe sport, but some specific knowledge and training is required to become a safe, comfortable scuba diver. In order to rent scuba tanks or to participate in boat diving with any credible diving service, one most first obtain scuba diving certification. To be certified, a student must participate in a scuba certification course, and successfully complete both written and in-water skill tests. Once completed, the scuba diving certification is good for life, though an occasional refresher course may be in order for those who have not been scuba diving recently. |
Be a scuba diver for life
| Some people go through a scuba diving course, do their open water dives, and never participate in the sport again. Others find that scuba diving is something they can do, and enjoy, throughout their lives. Take the time to be properly trained, and keep your experience current. If your scuba diving skills are rusty, take a refresher course. Dive safely, have fun, and you too can grow to be an old, bold diver. |
Scuba diving skills for mind and body
In addition to learning some basic physics of diving, and practicing swimming skills, a good scuba instruction course must teach your mind and body to go against a basic innate response. Specifically, you must learn not to hold your breath while ascending, and especially not in an emergency. Thus it is worth taking the time to complete a full scuba certification course rather than a quickie "fast track" class. The additional training and pool practice will enable you to be a better diver and could prove very valuable some day. |
The ocean is a wilderness, not a zoo or park. When you scuba dive off the coast of Western Austarlia, you will encounter sea creatures in their natural habitat. You are the visitor in their world.
Diving classes are designed to familiarize students with the undersea world and to practice skills required to be a competent scuba diver.
Most sea creatures are passive and will not confront you or try to harm you. Unlike the extreme adventures on some reality TV shows, scuba diving can be a relaxing and awe-inspiring experience.
If you are a thrill seeker, scuba diving may not be for you. It requires focus, organization and clear thinking. It also is not competitive. Cooperation is key. Your dive buddy is the person you will rely on if there is trouble.
Your dive buddy will be the first to notice if you get separated from the dive party. Your dive buddy will also be expected to share his oxygen with you if you cannot breathe on your own.
A good scuba course will not only train and educate students about diving, but instill a respect and appreciation of the world's most vast and untamed wildernesses -- its oceans, rivers, dams and lakes.
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Expect your scuba diving class to be part instruction and part adventure. You are learning a new sport that will enable you to explore a world that is alien to humans.
Once you master the course, you can carry your "C-card" with pride. This is the certification showing that you are a recreational scuba diver. But your education does not stop there. Experience is the ultimate teacher. You become a better diver every time you dive.
Taking diving lessons is the first step. A good scuba class should give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and to practice skills, such as sharing air with your dive buddy underwater.
Don't worry about trying to keep up with other students. Divers learn at their own pace. The goal is to become competent and comfortable as a diver.
You will have classroom work, pool practices and an open-water class. At the end of the course, you will be expected to undergo an open water test.
Once you get your C-card, you will be certified to dive in open water. If scuba diving becomes a passion as well as a pastime, consider more instruction. |
| You may want to be certified as an advanced diver, rescue diver, or divemaster. |
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