A week of Divemaster reading and stamina tests.
The week of stamina started well as I received 5/5 for my kit exchange
which I did with Randall. It was the skill that provoked the most
thought even right back at the beginning of my internship and it was the
one I was most anticipating. It went perfectly though as Randall and I
had talked about how we were going to tackle it before we entered the
water and it is surprisingly easy changing full kit whilst breathing
from only one regulator if you remain calm and composed.
The next day I
had my practice attempt at the 800m snorkel which felt pretty torturous
as I ignored Patrick’s advice of not wearing my wetsuit. I found I was
far too buoyant and it was impossible to kick efficiently. It was safe
to say I listened to my Instructors advice for the ‘real’ test and to
just brave the cold without the wetsuit. It went very well and I
received 4/5 after a time of 15 minutes. I also received 5/5 for the 15
minute tread and 4/5 for tired diver tow.
General things in Tenerife are incredibly positive. I don’t think I have seen a cloud in the sky for about a month and the mercury is rising more and more every week. I am very much now in the mood for summer – I think it’s going to be a good one!
Anyway I better go now, I have a night dive in a few hours to prepare for….!
Flounder
No comments:
Post a Comment