Another Try
Right after we arrive in the morning we get quite the talking to by Cesar. “Yesterday was quite the disaster! I get it, first day. Let’s not let that happen again!” We’re all a little quiet.
After Cesar explains the pool exercises for today we start packing up our kit. Everybody wants to get it right and we’re much more organized this time around. The equipment is neatly stacked and swiftly packed into the van. Arrived at the pool, we already know what to do, where to take everything and in what oder. So far so good.
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Now let’s see if everyone remembered all the exercises from yesterday. And of course there’s some new ones.
I’m really surprised by how quickly the guys are picking it up, most of them already look quite comfortable under water. And who would have thought, nobody forgot their snorkels today or to inflate their BCDs on the surface. It would seem Tato’s angry polar bear face has done the trick.
… and here’s a longer version, for the boys 😉 Day 4 – Extended Version
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Everyone is leaving the pool a lot happier today and it’s time for a well deserved siesta on the boat.
Some more Theory
Back in the classroom we talk a little bit about how everyone felt in the water today, whether there was some weight adjustments to made and discuss any issues with the equipment.
After all questions are answered, Tato continues explaining the various kinds of equipment and their configurations and how they are used in commercial diving.
I can’t wait until we get to use full face masks, communication devices and air supplied from the surface via an umbilical. Just like with camera and broadcast equipment, I’m fascinated by technical aspect of commercial diving and am really excited to get started with the “cool toys”.
