You've had a physical, you're certified and your diving equipment has passed inspection. For a safe, enjoyable dive, follow these additional tips, starting with two oft-repeated diver's sayings.
- Never dive beyond the depth of your experience. Don't try a dive you're not comfortable with, and stay out of wrecks and caves unless you've had professional instruction and are properly equipped.
- Plan your dive, and dive your plan. Know how far you'll descend and how long you'll be underwater. Use your dive computer—and your common sense.
- Always dive with a buddy. Before you enter the water, review hand signals and your diving plan. Review buddys gear, hand signals, and diving plan before entering the water.
- Never hold your breath. If your regulator comes out of your mouth, emit a tiny stream of bubbles until you get it back in.
- Equalize your ears on the way down.
- Ascend slowly.
- Be comfortable and confident in your basic skills before taking on the additional requirements of underwater photography.
- Stay alert to your environment, including marine life, weather conditions and boat traffic.
- Don't fly for 24 hours after a no-decompression dive.
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