Full Cave - 15 years later...

[Sharky1948]

I just returned from NCF where I completed my cave training with Rich Courtney. For those of you who don't know Rich, he is a great instructor. He gives a lot of coaching and guidance. At the same time, he respects an individual's opinions. While there are clearly some absolutes (e.g., rule of thirds), he presents other topics as solid practices, etc. with pros and cons. I really appreciated both his knowledge and way of communicating it.

I don't know if this is a record or not, but it has been 15 years since I did my Cavern training. At that time, I wasn't sure if I would ever take up cave diving (given a young family, etc.), but I wanted some of the basics just as good diving practices. I started my cave training with Rich a couple of years ago. Let's just say that now I have the "bug" and I'm looking forward to frequent trips down to NCF.

[DanRite]

Congrats Sharky!

[L.A.]

Congrats! Rich was my apprentice/full cave instructor. I've never been the same since

[amphipod06]

Congrats! Rich was my apprentice/full cave instructor. I've never been the same since

Hahahahahhaha, that was funny!!

Rich is a great guy!!

Dive safe,

Celia

[Attchoum]

let's hope your next trip will be tick free


Etienne

[Sharky1948]

let's hope your next trip will be tick free


Etienne

LOL. OK Etienne. Now that you opened up the "can of worms" (or is it "van of ticks") of the "Great Tick Adventure", you're going to have to write a separate post explaining what happened!

[Sharky1948]

Hahahahahhaha, that was funny!!

Rich is a great guy!!

Dive safe,

Celia

Ditto on the "Rich is a great guy!" And a great instructor.

[jj1987]

Nice meeting you at CEE!

[Sharky1948]

Nice meeting you at CEE!

Likewise! Hope to see you again soon!

[brokenbones]

Ditto on the "Rich is a great guy!" And a great instructor.

Ditto....just don't let him get to close to your lights...he has sticky fingers