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Your Dive Buddy is Unresponsive
As technical divers, we accept that there may come a day when we have to make a difficult decision: Can I really help this person, or am I just going to hurt myself in the process? We may be dealing … Continue reading
How to Manage Your Panicked Dive
The thought of someone panicking underwater is often linked to a new or inexperienced diver. Rarely do we visualize a technical diver suited head to toe in advanced diving equipment with their mask on their forehead in a full blown … Continue reading
The Best Rescue Divers Don’t Have to Rescue
It may sound strange but it’s generally accepted that the best, most successful rescue divers don’t have to actually rescue anyone because they are able to recognize signs of impending panic and are savvy enough to intervene before it happens. … Continue reading
2013 DDRC & SDI DARC
DDRC and SDI are proud to announce that DDRC will now be able to offer SDI certification for CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Admin and AED training courses. The combination of these two organisations means that divers will be able to … Continue reading
What it Takes to Lead a Technical Diving Team
One of the most interesting dynamics of technical diving, both during its planning and execution, revolves around the issue of leadership. It’s not simply a question of who leads and who follows, but a much more complex balancing act between … Continue reading
Think Like a Divemaster
The Divemaster (DM) is the individual primarily responsible for supervising the activities of certified divers, both above and below the water. People often wonder how DMs lead divers around the reefs and wrecks without getting lost or worse, leaving someone … Continue reading
How to Choose a Technical Training Facility or Instructor
So you’ve decided want to expand your diving knowledge, now what? How do you know who to train with? When compared to sport diving, technical diving consumes a significantly greater amount of time and money, which makes it very important … Continue reading
Traveling With a Rebreather
With airlines tightening luggage restrictions, packing for a dive trip is hard enough with just recreational gear and traveling with a rebreather adds another level of difficulty. What to bring, how to pack it, will the dive center have everything … Continue reading
Sam and Sally Panicked Underwater
Panic – A sudden overwhelming fear (with or without cause) that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, anxiety, confusion and often causes wildly unthinking behavior. We’re going to review a panic scenario, how it was handled and the outcome, as well … Continue reading
TDI Hollis Explorer Sport Rebreather Course
TDI and Hollis Explorer Rebreather Course Information We are proud to be offering some of the first training programs on the new Hollis Explorer Sport rebreather. As one of our valued members, we want you on the front line diving … Continue reading
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