Boat Diving

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Boat Diving

• Introduction
• Terminology
• Equipment
• Procedures

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Boat Diving

• Why pay to go on a vessel?
• It allows you to reach locations with
• The best clarity
• The most aquatic life
• The most interesting reefs
• It eliminates long tiring hikes to the shore,
  swims to the sites and the carrying of gear
• You get to meet new friends with the same common
  interests
• You get to sight see along the way

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Boat Diving Terminology

• 1 Starboard Side
• 2 Port Side
• 3 Bow

4 Stern 5 Windward Side
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Boat Diving Terminology

• Additional terms

• Forward
• Aft
• Galley

• Head
• Bridge
• Companionway

• Leeward
• Wheelhouse
• Helm

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Boat DivingTypes of vessels

• Inflatable Vessels
• Holds from 1 6 people

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Boat DivingTypes of vessels

• Canoes
• Holds from 1 3 people

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Boat DivingTypes of vessels

• Day Boats
• 2 10 people

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Boat DivingTypes of vessels

• Private Yacht
• 2 20 people

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Boat DivingTypes of vessels

• Commercial Live Aboard Dive Vessels
• From 6 50 passengers

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Boating Equipment

• Life preservers

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Boating Equipment

• EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio
  Beacon

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Boating Equipment

• Fire Extinguisher Fire fighting equipment

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Boating Equipment

• Sound Signaling Devices

Whistle
Air Horn
Bell
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Boating Equipment

• Marine VHF Radio

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Boating Equipment

• First Aid Kit

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Boating Equipment

• Oxygen First Aid Kit

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Boating Equipment

• Bilge pump or bailer

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Boating Procedures

• Procedures common to most dive charters
• Pre-boarding and boarding
• Plan on arriving at least ½ hour prior to
  departure time
• Check in with boat if necessary
• Ask permission before boarding
• Ask where you should set up your dive gear
• Ask where you should stow additional items
• Food beverages
• Clothing
• Log books, camera etc.
• Listen to any boat briefings
• Coast Guard required briefing
• Whats permitted and whats off limits
• Travel time to dive site

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Boating Procedures

• Procedures common to most dive charters
• Pre-departure up to pre-dive
• Prepare, fill and pack your gear
• Make sure all your gear is marked with your name
• Inventory your get so you dont forget items
• Fill your tanks
• Pack in reverse order space is at a premium
• Remember cloths for post dive
• Warm clothing
• Rain gear
• Sunscreen
• Remember your seasickness precautions

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Boating Procedures

• Seasickness
• Some people are more prone to seasickness then
  others
• Prevention
• If needed take medication before boarding the
  vessel
• Avoid greasy foods
• Underway
• Stay in the open air
• Stay in the centerline of the boat focus on the
  horizon
• Avoid intricate tasks
• If it occurs
• Go to the leeward rail
• Bring a buddy

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Boating Procedures

• Procedures common to most dive charters
• Pre-Dive Briefing
• Site overview
• Depth, time, currents, POI Hazards
• Entry procedures
• Boat signaling procedures
• Recall procedures
• Exit procedure
• How to use the current line and board the ladder
• Post dive procedures
• Where to sit
• Camera, spear gun etc.

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Boating Procedures

• Procedures common to most dive charters
• Post Dive
• Roll call
• Secure gear
• Stop all conversations
• Answer only for yourself
• Answer loudly

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Boating Diving

• Enjoy the experience!