Dive PlanningDive Planning

CSUMB KIN 283(L)CSUMB KIN 283(L)

NAUI Master Scuba Diver NAUI Master Scuba Diver CourseCourse

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

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.• Discuss the elements of the IMSAFE pre-dive

check for self and buddy.

Objectives Continued

• 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.

Long Term Planning

• Health

• Physical Fitness

• Current knowledge

• Current skills

• Reservations

• Dive buddies

• Local Knowledge

Short Term Planning

• Double check long term issues

• Objectives

• Time

• Location

• Buddy

• Rest

• Nutrition

On Site Planning

• SEABAG

• TADPOLES

• BASTED

SEA BAG

• S site assessment

• E emergency procedures

• A activities

• B belt and buoyancy

• A air on and accessible

• G gear and go

TADPOLES

• Time• Air• Depth• Position• Out-of Air• Leader• Entry/Exit• Separation Contingency

Plan

TADPOLES continued Time

• Maximum Dive Time• Adjusted Maximum

Dive time

• Determined by you– Dive tables– Dive computer

TADPOLES continued Air Management

• Start Pressure• Working pressure• Turn-around pressure• Reserve Pressure• Rule of ½• Rule of 1/3

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

TADPOLES continued Rule of 1/3

• Unfamiliar site• Rough water• Heavy kelp• Do not want to swim

on surface

• Start 3000 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

TADPOLES continued Depth

• Maximum depth

• Determined by you– Dive tables– Dive computer– Work/activities to be

performed

TADPOLES continued Position

• Position relative to each other during the dive– Side by side

• Dive pattern

TADPOLES continued Out of Air

• Options– CESA– Octopus Ascent– Buddy Breathe– Positive buoyant

ascent– Bag breathing

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

TADPOLES continued Entry/Exit Techniques

• Determined by– Individual comfort– Beach Type– Boat type– Conditions

• Do your own thing but support each other.

TADPOLES continuedSeparation Plan

Once separation is realized

• Designated searcher will search for one minute.

• Designated target will wait in place for 1 minute, while turning through 360 degrees and looking for bubble trail.

• If no contact, controlled ascent.

IMSAFE

IMSAFE is a pre-dive check of yourself and yourbuddy to make sure you are both mentally andphysically prepared to dive.

• I Illness• M Medication• S Stress• A Allergies/Alcohop• F Fatigue• E Environment/Equalize

“BASTED” Last minute Reminders

• Buoyancy

• Air

• Separation Contingency Plan

• Time

• Equalization

• Depth

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

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

Have We Covered

• 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

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.• Identify the elements of a “TADPOLES” dive

plan.• Discuss the elements of the IMSAFE pre-dive

check for self and buddy.

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.

Plan Your Dive Dive Your Plan

Plan Your Dive Dive Your Plan

• Develop a thorough dive plan using– TADPOLES– SEABAG– IMSAFE

• Stick to the plan during the dive.

• Greater chance of accomplishing your dive objectives and having an enjoyable dive.