1. Dive Planning CSUMB KIN 280(L) NAUI Scuba Diver Course

3. Main Topics Long Term Planning Short Term Planning On site evaluation “TADPOLES” Dive Planning IMSAFE pre-dive check “BASTED” last minute reminders Post dive activities Dive Logs

4. Objectives Identify and discuss factors for long term planning. Identify and discuss factors for short term planning. Describe considerations for an on-site evaluation and “go/no-go” decision Describe the steps in the SEABAG pre –dive check. Identify the elements of a “TADPOLES” dive plan. Identify the elements of the ALLOWSpre-dive check.

5. Objectives Continued Discuss the elements of the IMSAFE pre- dive check for self and buddy. Identify the “Basted” last minute reminders. Discuss post dive activities from both a safety and a logistics perspective. State at least 2 values of a dive log and be able to properly complete a dive log entry.

6. Long Term Planning Health Physical Fitness Knowledge (is it current) Skills (are they current) Reservations Dive buddies Local Knowledge (is it up to date)

7. Short Term Planning Double check long term issues Objectives Meeting Time Meeting Location (is it the same as the dive site) Buddy Rest Nutrition

8. On Site Planning SEABAG ALLOWS TADPOLES BASTED

9. SEA BAG Ssite assessment Eemergency procedures Aactivities Bbelt and buoyancy Aair on and accessible Ggear and go

10. ALLOWS Air –Is it on? Low Pressure Inflator –Is it connected? Look like a diver –Anything wrong with this picture? Octopus –Location? Weight releases –Accessible? Streamlined –No danglies!

11. TADPOLES Time Air Depth Position Out-of Air Leader Entry/Exit Separation Contingency Plan

12. TADPOLES continued Time Maximum Dive Time Adjusted Maximum Dive time Determined by you –You –Lead diver –Project protocols

13. TADPOLES continued Air Management Start Pressure Reserve Pressure Working pressure Turn-around pressure Ascent pressure Rule of ½ Rule of 1/3

14. TADPOLES continued Rule of 1/2 Calm water Familiar site You don’t mind swimming on the surface Start 3000 psi Reserve -500 psi Working 2500 psi Turn-around point on gauge Start 3000 psi ½ working -1250psi Turn around 1750 psi on gauge

15. TADPOLES continued Rule of 1/3 Unfamiliar site Rough water Heavy kelp Do not want to swim on surface Start3000 psi Reserve- 600psi Working 2400 psi Turn-around point on gauge Start 3000 psi 1/3 working –800 psi Turn around 2200 psi on gauge

16. TADPOLES continued Depth Maximum depth Determined by: –You –Project protocols –Lead diver Tools –Computer –Tables Timer Depth gauge

17. TADPOLES continued Position Position relative to each other during the dive –Side by side Dive pattern

18. TADPOLES continued Out of Air Options –CESA –Octopus Ascent –Buddy Breathe –Positive buoyant ascent –Bag breathing

19. TADPOLES continued Leader vs. Buddy Both divers should agree on the plan before the dive begins Leader role and responsibilities –Make decisions underwater that couldn’t be anticipated before the dive Buddy roles and responsibilities –Double check the leader

20. TADPOLES continued Entry/Exit Techniques Determined by –Individual comfort –Beach Type –Boat type –Conditions Buddy Techniques –Do your own thing but support each other.

21. TADPOLES continued Separation Plan Once separation is realized Designated searcher will –Run search pattern –Go to designated rendezvous point Designated target will –Wait in place for 1 minute, –Go to designated rendezvous point –Turn through 360 degrees and looking for bubble trail. If no contact underwater –Controlled ascent –Safety stop or no safety stop If no contact at the surface?

22. IMSAFE IMSAFE is a pre-dive check of yourself and your buddy to make sure you are both mentally and physically prepared to dive. IIllness MMedication SStress AAllergies/Alcohol FFatigue EEnvironment/Equalize

23. “BASTED” Last minute Reminders Buoyancy Air Separation Contingency Plan Time Equalization Depth

24. Post Dive Activities Proper Hydration/Nutrition/Rest Keep activity to a minimum Stay awake and monitor for signs of DCS Adequate S.I.T. prior to flying Log dives Record data

25. Dive Log Record of experience Information available in the event of questions regarding DCS Information available for future dives Must be logged for scientific diving –On line log

26. Have We Covered Long Term Planning Short Term Planning On site evaluation “TADPOLES” Dive Planning IMSAFE pre-dive check ALLOWS pre-dive check “BASTED” last minute reminders Post dive activities Dive Logs

27. Can You Identify and discuss factors for long term planning. Identify and discuss factors for short term planning. Describe considerations for an on-site evaluation and “go/no-go” decision Describe the steps in the SEABAG pre –dive check. Describe the ALLOWS pre-dive check? Identify the elements of a “TADPOLES” dive plan. Discuss the elements of the IMSAFE pre-dive check for self and buddy.

28. Can You Identify the “Basted” last minute reminders. Discuss post dive activities from both a safety and a logistics perspective. State at least 2 values of a dive log and be able to properly complete a dive log entry.

29. Plan Your Dive Dive Your Plan Plan Your Dive-Dive Your Plan Develop a thorough dive plan using –IMSAFE –SEABAG –TADPOLES –ALLOWS Adhere to the plan during the dive. Greater chance of accomplishing your dive objectives and having an enjoyable dive.