Try Scuba Diving. Try Scuba Diving. Welcome. Introductions. Program Overview. Paperwork. Academic Session. Pool/Confined Water Session

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1 Try Scuba Diving Welcome Introductions Program Overview Try Scuba Diving Academic Session Pool/Confined Water Session Open Water Session What You Can and Cannot Do Try Scuba Diving is NOT a Scuba Certification course Paperwork Try Scuba Diving Training Record Waiver Release Medical Survey

2 Diving Diving Is Like: Flying or Floating Weightlessness Hovering Diving Scuba diving is the greatest sport imaginable. It s fun for everyone, regardless of your age, level of ability, or the level of adventure you want. It s perfect for families, couples and singles. How do I become an SSI Diver? Take an SSI Open Water Diver course Requires academic review pool/confined water sessions, 4 open water scuba dives and 1 snorkel dive Please be aware that TRY SCUBA DIVING IS NOT A SCUBA CERTIFICATION COURSE!

3 Water Pressure Descending Water Pressure Pressure increases in weight as we go down approximately 1/2 pound for every foot underwater you descend You will need to remember to equalize early and often. Depth Atmospheres Volume of Air Surface 1 33 Feet/10 metres 2 66 Feet/20 metres 3 Ascending Pressure decreases as we come to the surface What happens when you shake up a soda bottle and then release the pressure quickly? Breathe normally at all times and never hold your breath!

4 Equalizing Mask Equalizing To equalize your mask, blow through nose into mask. Ears Remember to equalize early, often and gently. Sinus Self equalize when descending and ascending unless you have some sort of congestion. Problems Reverse Block and Lung over expansion problems. Never dive when you have a cold or congestion problems. Remember to breathe normally at all times while scuba diving. NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH!

5 Buoyancy Control Proper Weighting Buoyancy Control Too much or to little weight makes it difficult to dive. At the surface you must become positively buoyant and not struggle to stay afloat Push your power inflator button as soon as you reach the surface. Underwater a diver becomes neutrally buoyant to be able to enjoy diving.

6 Moving Underwater Moving Underwater Streamline Your Body Kick with your legs straight...like scissors Keep your arms at your sides

7 Know Your Equipment Know Your Equipment Masks do fill with water, therefore you will learn how to clear your mask whether you have a purge in your mask or not. Regulators make it possible for a person to stay underwater and enjoy diving. You will learn how to clear your regulator in the event it should come out of your mouth. The submersible pressure gauge monitors the amount of air in your scuba cylinder at all times. While the depth gauge indicates or tells you how deep you are.

8 Know Your Equipment Know Your Equipment To inflate the buoyancy compensator you use a button that uses air from your scuba cylinder to fill the BC. To deflate the buoyancy compensator use another button that will allow the air to escape and you will be able to descend and begin your dive. Floatation at the surface makes it easier for you to wait for your boat or swim back to your exit point. You will become neutrally buoyant during your dive so you will be able to enjoy the dive.

9 Safety Rules Safety Rules The buddy system is used at all times while diving. Not only is it safer, it is more enjoyable to dive with someone. You need to stay with your Instructor/Dive Leader during your Try Scuba Dive. Remember if you and your buddy wish to dive independent of your instructor you will need to become certified as an open water diver. Remember to breathe normally at all times and watch the amount of air you have in your scuba cylinder. Make sure that you let your instructor know when you are at 1000 psi.

10 Safety Rules Safety Rules You may use many hand signals during your dive. Some of the standard ones are. OK? OK I need to share air I am low on air I am out of air Look Something is wrong Let s Go Up or Down Come here I don t understand Check your Air Ears OK? Stop Make sure to inform your instructor if you get tired, cold low on air or if you are ready to end the dive. You will need to wait 24 hours after diving before you fly in an airplane or drive to a destination that is 1000 feet or more above sea level.

11 The Ocean Environment The Ocean Environment To protect the environment you need to make sure you stay away and off of reefs. Remember it may have taken tens, hundreds or even thousands of years for a piece of coral to grow but if you are not careful you can destroy it in seconds. Marine animals should be viewed appreciated and admired but do not touch!

12 Pool/Confined Water Pool/Confined Water Training Skills you ll perform in the pool or confined water Entering the water Ear clearing/equalizing techniques Underwater breathing Regulator Clearing Regulator Retrieval Mask Clearing Air sharing with your instructor

13 Try Scuba Diving Review Try Scuba Diving Review True False If you experience discomfort in your ears while descending, you should slowly ascend until the discomfort is gone and attempt to equalize again. It is important for your safety to breathe continuously at all times while scuba diving. The submersible pressure gauge allows you to monitor the air in your scuba cylinder. You do not need to be within touching distance of your instructor or buddy if you can see them. Scuba diving is easier and more enjoyable if you maintain neutral buoyancy while submerged. If you get tired or cold, you should signal your instructor and end the dive. To dive without the supervision of an instructor you must become a certified scuba diver. Some animals can sting, bite or cut when touched.