1. Dive Planning

2. Discuss long term and short term dive planning Discuss site assessments/orientations Describe the steps in the SEABAG pre –dive check. Develop a dive plan using TADPOLES. Objectives

3. An active diver has pool a dive buddies Stays fit Gear is serviced/cared for Up to date on industry knowledge Has local knowledge of dive sites Gets in the water

4. Long term planning (or planning for trips) Weeks to months Research location and dive shops and boats Reservations Dive boats, hotels, flights Weather patterns Typical yearly patterns, keeps a eye on ocean conditions Packing gear and clothes Might not bring all of your diver gear Tanks and weights usually stay at home

5. Short Term ( or local diving) Days to weeks to hours dive site and meeting time Check weather Check tides Health/fitness/nutrition/rest Pack gear (have a check list) Save a dive kit Food and beverages?

6. On-Site Site assessment and orientation Evaluate self and buddy Physical/emotional/psychological fitness Go No-Go decision Be objective Pre-dive checks At the beach or on the boat Finalize a dive plan

7. SEABAG Ssite assessment Eemergency procedures Aactivities Bbelt and buoyancy Aair on and accessible Ggear and go

8. TADPOLES Ttime Aair management Ddepth / dive plan (i.e. follow the wall) Pposition Oout of air Lleader Eentry/exit point and techniques Sseparation plan

9. Pre dive buddy checks Tank strap tight / air is on Pressure gauge check Regulator function test BC working properly Weights and how to ditch Cutting and signaling device Look like a diver (mask, fins, etc)

10. Conclusion Key Points stay active, and take care of your gear Lots to consider for both long term and short term planning Know the site and take time to evaluate Self assessments Buddy checks Have a dive plan and dive it! No when to cancel a dive