Diving is one of the most amazing activities on the planet! Diving takes you to a wonderful underwater world where you can see places and animals that only you could dream of. Every diver you meet will tell you that no dive is like the previous one and the more you dive the more you will be exposed from time to time to the magic under the water.
Every diver, especially the newcomers in between, will have to undergo a diving refresher from time to time to remember how to conduct themselves in the magical world down there. The first dives can indeed be a bit stressful but we have collected for you a few tips for the novice diver:
1.Crystal clear as much as possible.
Most omega devices are on mountains or on elevated areas and may cause decompression (Google Eat). Also in this case you should avoid omegas for 24 hours after diving. So don’t be surprised if the next time you come to do a zipline they ask you if you’ve dived before.
2.Go through what you learned in the course.
Until you gain your confidence underwater, it will be correct and good to periodically review what you went through in your course/certification.
3. Listen to a diving briefing and ask questions!
Before each dive, you will be briefed or reviewed of the diving conditions, what marine life you will see and the route you will take. At the end of the summary, ask questions if you have, no lame questions! If in doubt then there is no doubt! It is better to get the answers to your questions than to come down with question marks and so you will be ready before diving.
Each site and dive point has completely different conditions so listen to important updates.
4. Know sign language
Make sure you are aware of the underwater sign language. This way, you can properly signal to those around you, your guides, and your friends.
5.Make sure to clean your ears!
How do you compare the pressures? When you start to feel pressure in your ears, close your nose with both fingers and exhale out (through your nose even though it’s closed), you should feel a release or a little tic in your ears. If at any time the pressure in your ears increases, slowly return to the previous point you were in and you will feel relief. If the pressure is not released – never force yourself to continue just to keep in touch with the team. Signal to the instructor or diver with you that there is a problem.
*Recommendation from us – If you have a cold or have congestion or a sinus problem, it is recommended not to dive (at least not deeply).
6. Steam on the mask
The mask during the dive can be filled with steam that destroys our field of vision and does not allow you to enjoy the beauty of the sea. Our tip is, before diving, spit a little into the mask and apply the saliva on the lens from the inside. With a new mask or in between the dives, wash the mask with toothpaste (not gel) or dish soap with a soft toothbrush. All of these should help the vapors disappear until they don’t even be.
7. Be aware of the depth and amount of oxygen in the tank
Keep track of the depth parameters and the amount of oxygen you have left. With the beauty underwater and spectacular sights, it’s easy to forget that we’re not necessarily qualified for certain depths or that we’re dependent on a limited oxygen tank. It is a good habit to regularly check the amount of air left in the tank and at the depth.
8. Maintain buoyancy control
Maintaining and controlling buoyancy control are important things when diving. Why is buoyancy so important? Well, it keeps you in place so you don’t constantly go up and down. You want to be able to go down to the desired depth and then move without drastic changes.
9. Reduce air intake
At first, beginner divers tend to consume more air than experienced divers. There are as many factors as can cause it like nervousness, stress, moving more than necessary and wrestling with buoyancy. It is important that you relax while underwater. The less air you consume, the longer you’re likely to stay.
10. Be a good buddy
it’s always wise to dive with a friend in case you run into any problems.
How can you be a good Buddy? You need to examine the basic hand signals together, make a plan if you break up, and make eye contact frequently in diving. This includes not swimming too far from your friend so you can communicate effectively. And most importantly – be considerate, helpful and do not be reckless and irresponsible because it is a joint pastime, fun and good! Before going out into the water, check each other’s equipment.
11. Stay calm
When you start diving it happens that you get stressed. Try to stay as calm as possible. Once you relax and act with a calmer approach, you will find diving easier and more fun. Among the things that can help relax are breathing exercises, do them before you get into the water.
12. Don’t leave a trace
Just like when you go on a trip, camp or travel anywhere outside the home, make sure you don’t leave a trace behind.
13. Do not take anything from the sea there
What exists in the sea, remains in the sea (unless it is garbage and then take it with you).
14. Stay refreshed and drink water
Underwater we do not feel that we are drying out and sweating so it is important before diving to drink water.
15. Keep a diving diary
A diving diary can be very helpful when you are a beginner diver for several reasons. First of all, it’s always fun to look at and recall your previous dives. Secondly, when you start diving, it’s important to keep track of how much air you’re consuming, what type of wetsuit you’ve worn, and how much weight you’ve used in diving. This way it will be easier for you on subsequent dives.
16. Take care of your own equipment
We would not tell you to hurry and go buy full equipment because the equipment is expensive. If after a few dives you see that you love the world of diving and plan to continue diving much more in the future, then invest in several small and central parts of equipment. We think having your own regulator and BCDcould be nicer.
