Diary of a Commercial Diver in Training
Introduction to Scuba When we arrive in the morning we’re off to the wet-zone right away. Today most of the guys will use scuba diving equipment for the first time. Regulators and BCDs have already been handed out and we’re gathering around Cesar who is explaining how to assemble the equipment. We will start with…Continue Reading “Day 3 – Getting to know Scuba … and Tato…”
Kit Check Tuesday morning, it’s the first day of training. But before we can get started, suits and equipment each student will be using over the next five weeks needs to be sorted, distributed and tried on for size. Fins, masks and snorkels were obligatory for everyone to bring and Ronan, Gautier and myself already…Continue Reading “Day 2 – Jumping in the Deep End”
A Day At the Clinic It’s early in the morning on Monday when the other students and I arrive at the school. There’s nine of us, eight guys and myself. We’re greeted by Teresa, a lovely lady, calm and motherly. She almost literally takes us by the hand and accompanies us to the hospital “El…Continue Reading “Day 1 – Medical Checks”