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What should be in a dive log?
Basic dive information includes the dive number, date and location. Dive number is the number of dives you’ve done thus far in your entire diving career, the date is the date you completed the dive and the location can include where in the world you went diving along with a detailed description of the local dive site.
What is a dive log used for?
A dive log book is used by a scuba diver to record the details of dives they have done. This serves many purposes that are both safety focused and personal. From a purely personal view point, as you progress through your training you should keep a close eye on your air consumption, weighting, and use of equipment.
What constitutes a logged dive?
“To credit as a logged dive for course requirements, the dive takes place in open water and specific information about the dive (i.e. date, time, location, depth, profile, etc.) is recorded. Training dives for PADI courses (in open water or a controlled environment) qualify as logged dives.”
How do you brief a dive?
The 10 points of the PADI scuba briefing
- 1 – Dive site name. The best place to start your briefing is by providing the name of the dive site.
- 2 – Site description.
- 3 – Your role.
- 4 – Entry and exit techniques.
- 5 – Dive procedures.
- 6 – Emergency procedures.
- 7 – Signal review.
- 8 -Roster and buddy check (pairing)
Does PADI track your dives?
The PADI App features built-in support for logging recreational dives on ScubaEarth – and it’s really easy to do! Many divers – students and experienced divers – often don’t realise (or just forget) that they can log their recreational dives in addition to their training dives.
Do I need to log my dives?
A dive log also serves as your own memory, detailing every dive you’ve done, and noting the most spectacular things you’ve seen while diving. You’ll remember when you did your first wreck dive, and when you saw your first manta, right down to the date and time of the dive. A dive log helps you maintain those memories.
How does a dive slate work?
A dive slate is an erasable sheet or board, while wetnotes are notebooks of waterproof paper. Each can be used with a standard lead pencil, and whatever you write will stay there until you purposefully remove it, making a dive slate a handy way to record information underwater for later review.
When scuba diving buddies are separated underwater The recommended practice is?
The quick answer if you get separated from your dive buddy during a dive, is to stop and do a slow visual 360-degree spin. In doing so always remember to look up and down too.
What counts as a logged dive PADI?
Logged Dives dive (i.e. date, time, location, depth, profile, etc.) is recorded. Note that this second requirement is only for training dives and does not apply to logging your personal dives.
How long does it take to become a divemaster?
PADI Divemaster You must have at least 40 dives to begin the Divemaster course, and reach 60 to achieve the certification. The number of dives needed to complete the course means it can take anywhere between six weeks and six months to attain the certification.
Why is it a good idea to log every single dive online?
Logging the details of your dive can help you identify the skills you need to work on, such as buoyancy control, air consumption, or fish identification. Second, you can track your progress towards achieving your goals.
Do you need a dive slate?
Quite simply, dive slates help to facilitate underwater communication, education, and data collection. While not totally necessary, dive slates are inexpensive and versatile in styles, so if you want to communicate more or gather more information on your dives, try one out and see how it works for you!