Scuba Diving for Beginners
Almost everybody knows that scuba diving is a charming and captivating experience. When you do have enough knowledge and experience many opportunities to perform thrilling dives are open to you.
But, this is a problem as when you are new to this sport where do you start?
For the lucky ones there are beginner diving courses that can be found locally to where you live. For those that don’t have this facility all is not lost as you will find many dive resorts offer beginners course in such lovely conditions that are often far better than the ones you would be training in locally.
Thus your dream come true even when on holiday, you will be able to witness in reality the wonderful marine life, so pack away any fears you may have and take the plunge with some scuba diving beginner courses.
Of course, diving is a complex thing to master, it requires a very reasonable head to take onboard the do and don’ts, as on one hand, it is necessary to understand the theoretical and on the other it needs a reasonable fitness level with good swimming skills to perform it well.
You must always remember that alongside the fitness and learning curve there is a responsibility with this type of sports activity as diving has its risks. But I am sure the natural beauty and views on the marine life will justify all your investments and you will appreciate it from the very first second you start diving into this magical underwater world.
What should you begin with should you decide to learn, a beginner diving tips?
The key points is to know and master how to use your scuba diving equipment which includes breathing apparatus and scuba costume the lessons of understanding the hand signals.
The components every beginner diver should be familiar with are the following buoyancy compensators, diving masks, diving fins, snorkels, exposure suits, diving weights, weight belts, diving shots, power whistles, diving watches, diving flags, dive computers, and dive instrumentation.
After all theory is understood and all equipment is sorted, the next step in beginner diving courses is good supervised training.
If this is being performed in the open waters it should be conducted under the professional guidance of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or SSI (Scuba Schools International) or NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) or WOSD (World Organisation of Scuba Diving)
These courses allow beginner divers to feel more comfortable in water and to feel how the scuba equipment works. Also training in underwater navigation helps to apply your diving skills as well as improve and perfect them.
The theory can last about 9 weeks if doing so in classroom and pool scenario , this can be compressed into a few days when taking a compressed instructional course. The dive master is in charge at all times and he will instruct you to the level he feels you are capable of undertaking at that time. Do not rush or try and cut corners, always be assessing the risk and making sound decisions.
Once you are certified you will move on to the beginners dives, make sure you understand and do your home work and the Dive Maters will be please. There are so many magnificent diving destinations on our planet for the beginner to choose from, make yourself aware of them and when you arrive be certain you do not try and over cook your ability. The dive masters should be asking to see your qualifications and experience when they are assessing your suitability for a particular dive. Remember at all time they know best, if you fall in love with diving and decide to take it further, then you can proceed and slowly overtime raise yourself up to professional level.
When you feel freedom of the dive, you will have fun and enjoy the whole diving interaction with the wonders of the marine world. Have a great safe diving experience!
