WayneS wrote:
>
> The dive master I was with was actually pretty good. I took my first
> scuba lessons back in college, with the old dual hose with regulator
> on the tank. My instructor always seem to make sure the hoses were
> leaky. He was an ex-seal and the training was intense. I did not quite
> make it all the way, in part because I developed a cold, it was winter
> and the chlorine was a problem.
>
> I re-certified a number of years ago, with a very through trainer, doing
> my
> certification dive in 52 F degree fresh water. Out of 11 people, only 3
> certified. With my New England blood, I would dive in the 77 degree water
> without a wet suit, as I find it makes buoyancy easier.
>
> There is nothing like knowing what you are doing when diving, and
> knowing what your limits are and how to handle situations. Underwater
> is another world.
>
This question is for any experienced divers. What do you think a persons
minimum swimming ability should be before considering diving lessons? I'm a
bit embarrassed to admitt this, but I really can't swim much at all. Maybe,
if I were lucky, just enough to be able to save my hide if I had to.
Darin
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