A letter to the open water diving community from the NACD

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

My favorite Harry story took place at Peacock about ten years ago. He physically pulled two open water divers out of the cave to the surface.

He pointed at the sign and yelled, "Don't you see that sign? 'No Open Water divers allowed!'"

One guy got all bowed up and said, "We're ADVANCED Open Water."

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Harry was my Full Cave instructor. Harry was a hoot! :-) And you guys wonder why I'm such a stickler about training and taking time to get to know the caves.........

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Originally Posted by sskasser

On the other hand, how many of us carry our c-card in our drysuit pocket? How do we "police" the inexperienced divers without overly harassing the divers that are properly trained and experienced?

I certainly wish I had answers instead of questions.

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If they are wearing a single tank & a snorkle, harass them...

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Originally Posted by harleydiver

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Originally Posted by sskasser

On the other hand, how many of us carry our c-card in our drysuit pocket? How do we "police" the inexperienced divers without overly harassing the divers that are properly trained and experienced?

I certainly wish I had answers instead of questions.

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If they are wearing a single tank & a snorkle, harass them...

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Hmmmm...guess I better get rid of my: CAPBTT

(Ceiling Air Pocket Breathing Tube Thingie) :-D

Dang it all ...

Da Beano

P.S. Love the stories you guys are throwing around...Keep them coming. Always learning you know.

Added: Not all of us have DRY suits you know. :-)