7 Tips For Shore Diving For Beginner Scuba Divers
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2019
- Shore Diving is cheap, convenient and quite often as good as boat diving. When Divers Ready goes on tour, we like to mix shore dives into our regular boat diving schedule, which is an easy way to stretch our scuba diving budget.
This week we're giving you 7 tips for making a successful start into shore diving, if you've never shore dived before.
Good, honest and practical advise based on industry best-practices that we teach on all our scuba certification courses. If you've only dived from dive boats before, this video will serve as a great refresher to make your shore dives safe and secure.
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7 Tips For Shore Diving For Beginner Scuba Divers
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Well, what about #7, where do you keep your keys? Unless you have someone with you who will stay on land what do you do?
Thanks for the question! A few options depending on where I am. In the case of Grand Cayman in this video, I left them with the dive shop. If I have a friend who's hanging out on a beach or not diving, but in the area, then of course you can leave your keys with them. My last option, when you're in the middle of nowhere is to hide them somewhere... bury them in a small bag out of the way. We did this in Hawaii without a problem as lots of the shore diving sites were in very remote areas.
If there’s a shop nearby, I’ll ask if they’d be willing to safe keep my stuff. Works in Indonesia and Malaysia...ofcourse as a form of appreciation, I’ll eat or drink from their establishment or in tips, usually given to their kids. I’ll bring a ziplock bag for isolated places. Place my stuff in the Ziplock, dip in water to just below the zip line and zipped it. Compressed,waterproof and kept it in the bcd pocket. No problems so far. I’ll include a pebble if I’m just keeping cash.
When my wife and I did our last shore dive in Bonaire, the hotel provided a little thing for the rental truck. It was waterproof and we took it to 4bar without issue. It was a 'little blue pill' that we just clipped on in our tech shorts, saw plenty of people just clip theirs off when they went. I need to find out who makes them so I can just carry my own.
If I’m diving locally I’ll hide the keys in the gas door. I also have a magnetic key box with a spare in case i lock myself out.
Pop the battery out of the keys and use the internal analog key to lock the electronic portion (without the battery) in the vehicle
If you're diving with your own car you can make a copy of your key that doesn't have a chip in it. Just an ordinary cheap key. Lock your real keys in the car and use the cheap key just to open the doors. Also I used a dry bag called a LOKSAK and put one bag inside another with my key fob. In grand Cayman we just left our rental keys with the dive shops. Really great diving out there from the beach or boat dives. Hint, we did a snorkeling day from a boat in multiple spots on our last day as to not mess with our flying arrangements and still be able to see some cool shallow places that were quick to get to by boat.
Nice video, You forgot to mention to tell a friend or family when to expect you to be back on land just incase you never make it. Sure the dive shop will be missing some 10$ rentals but !
Thanks! Meh, I mean, I see your point, but that's presuming everybody has family and friends... Hehe! But seriously, always a good idea no matter what the activity. Cheers Saeed!
Always enjoy the videos🌊🧜🏽♂️
That is very good tip.
I recently discovered your channel and as a beginner, I want to give you a big thanks for all your advice! I will be binge-watching your channel over the next couple of days!
Good video, as usual.
A lot of envy that the temperature of the water and the location allow you to dive in those conditions.
For those who have car keys that mix metal and electronics:
I ordered a single copy of the piece of metal, it is only works to open the door of the vehicle, without the possibility of starting it.
This allows you to take it with you during the dive or hide it nearby, without fear that someone will take your car.
Thanks! And what a great tip! I'm pinning this comment for sure!
@@DiversReady Another great idea, especially if you are using rental cars and can't order the metal portion of your car key, is to get a lock box like the one realtors use to show houses. They are meant to go over a door handle, but can easily be used on a car bumper or tow hitch. Then when I get out of the water, I open the lockbox and my key is safe and ready for use.
@@shakascuba Damn, you guys are bringing the technical! I used to bury mine somewhere in a small bag and mark the site with a rock or something!
James. Great content as usual. Very well thought out. Well done!
Thanks buddy!
The security issue: definitely ask for advice from those that have done it.
We shore dive extensively here at home, in Southern California. For security, I leave everything in the car and I hide my car key nearby. The risk is pretty low, not much shady behavior at the beaches we dive.
But we just returned from a week of shore diving in Bonaire. We rented a truck and were told to leave the truck unlocked when we parked it during our dives. Bonaire has a reputation for personal items (wallets, cell phones, etc) being taken during shore dives. We left not much in the truck while we were diving, and I used an old trusty dive light, with the innards removed, as a waterproof case in which to keep the cars keys with me underwater. It worked perfectly: the interior of the light had enough space for keys, some cash and a couple credit cards, and it was already depth rated.
Good vid! (Maybe the intro is a bit long before getting to content, but I see you've fixed that in recent vids anyway)
I'd add a couple of other points:
1. Always wear your mask and regulator in when getting in and out of the water on rock entries, and inflate your BCD when on land! The rocks can be slippery, I've slipped and smacked my head on rocks before, and it would be worse if it happened and you fell in the water (hence keep your reg and mask on and BCD inflated; protects your face if you slip).
2. Get some gloves. Lots of the entries here in Sydney involve rock entries, so gloves definitely help navigating entry and exit on slippery rocks and help stop your hands getting cut up. Crawl out if needed, it's worth it to avoid falling over when carrying a heavy tank and gear. Good boots are also worth the investment.
3. Ask the dive shop if tide matters for entry/exit at the site you want to dive at. Some sites are easier/harder to exit depending on tides and some you will see different things depending on it.
No gloves allowed in Cayman. No temptation to touch the coral.
James referred to respecting local rules; in the Cayman Islands gloves are not allowed and you could face a heavy fine if caught wearing them.
Always love the professional advice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Went on my first dive in st Thomas today and I am hooked..I need to go again ASAP...lol..nice video!
as a newbie some great tips, Thanks James, im so envious of Grand Cayman, its on my bucket list now
Yes I have been shore diving. I’m beginner diver but plan try shore dive outer banks wreck dive just off shore. Went to Panama City shore diving and did not think ahead about carrying gear ways from parking lot in park, down to the shore area. Then yes sand is soft so walked in backwards which I didn’t hear you mention but good tip going into waves and current. Most people probably know this but I’m still learning with 10 dives under my belt! ❤️ Thanks for sharing.
Great advice!
I was in Grand Cayman last March and only did shore diving. Lighthouse Point\Divetech and Macabuca are fantastic. And both have very knowledgeable dive operators on site.
Very thoughtful and interesting.
Love shore dives, for OWSI training dives using old abandoned stone harbours up to 6M deep.
As an instructor I heavily use good shore dive sites over boats until the new divers are really tuned up, 20-30 dives past OW cert stage.
In Ireland we have some very smart Oceanic shore dives, 15-25M vis, temp 10-19c in the summer.
We have Donegal Bay which has 6 very good step of reefs from 9 -35M deep. Sweat oceanic non current, it takes great stress away new divers not being rushed.
Do love those thick soled booties, Still mostly scuba 12L /100cf or 15L /120 cf. With students I keep them in 10L / 80CF cylinders, light Keep It Simple System dives.
Great video, Looking forward to Grand Cayman May 2020
Awesome! Check this video out: 10 Tips For Diving Grand Cayman in 5 Minutes. ruclips.net/video/yC7Fl4Ss5Kk/видео.html
Shore dives are great and like you said, you can get to places a boat might not go like a jetty wall.
My pals and I would start in Founders Park, walk across US-1, swim to Hens & Chickens, and then dive. We were stopped by water police a couple times, but we had our dive flag on a buoy, so we were good to go. It was fun and challenging.
Mostly shore dive here in Taiwan, all of the points are so true. But physical fitness is also an important issue lol. (Shore dive here is often associated with long walk distance on a rocky route.)
Hi James. Great advice. I have never shore dived before so this was really valuable to me.Ps Loving all your other videos.
This is like the first time I actually heard about shore diving. I used to go boat dive and had felt like it was too expensive to do multiple times a year and wonder how people were able to afford it unless they are very rich. Since most boat dives in my country still considered expensive, I usually choose the 5 days trips and go once a year. I mean if I don’t have that much time and the 3 days and 5 days trips are not much different in term of price, why not choose the 5 days. From now on, I will keep an eye on shore dives more.
I just appreciate that you were riding in a Miata!
Great vid buddy. And such a good looking sidemount model you found! ;-) I myself love shore diving, going out at your own time and pace, picking your favorite spot, and having a nice bite and drink afterwards. Cayman is well known for boat diving, but there are some spots on the island (NW point, Divetech and Sundivers locations) that are directly on the main wall so you get all the quality of boat diving. Actually we had boats from other shops dropping divers in at the Divetech shore dive site as it is such a great dive! Also Cayman Brac is really working on promoting shore diving, as they have a guide available, and there are signs marking the dive spots.
Shore diving is awesome AND stretches your dive dollars further! Everyone should try it when it's available.
I’d add to be mindful of boats and jet skiers. They may not understand the diver down rule. Many shore dive areas are near boat launching areas. I once had a jet skier take the dive flag off of my float. I had to tactfully retrieve it when I saw it on his beached jet ski when I finished my dive. Luckily my name was on it!!!
Years ago, while diving off a boat in Maui, I stupidly left the rental car remote in my wet suit inner pocket. My cell phone, of course, was in the car. A friendly stranger let me use their phone and I called the rental office. Fortunately, they had a spare remote. It cost me around $75 to have a taxi driver bring it out to me, and $250 to replace the remote. Expensive lesson! But the worst part was explaining it to my wife...definitely the worst part!
Newly certified diver here. In your DCS video, you emphasized the importance of having oxygen available right away for treatment as you were transported. Is there a way to have that accessible on a float during a short dive? If so, what product should I be looking to purchase, and would that be a reasonable measure to take to improve the safety for myself and my buddy?
I live there! Above DiveTech. Great shore dive location.
only issue i have with shore dives is navigation. i find when i'm looking at my compass i don't enjoy the dive that much. i'm waiting for underwater gps. i like you own the schedule part though unless your buddy is a morning person
Great content… couldn’t stop laughing about clicking the thumbs down icon twice hahahah.
Get yourself a Locktote bag that can be locked to a object or to the outside of your vehicle with combination lock ,store your keys ect in that
Someone must’ve only clicked once I guess they disliked it but not enough to click it twice lol
Thanks Richard! Dive safe, James
Two comments:- the keys are easy install a lock box on you car using a normal key - put your car key in the lock box and put the lock box key on a chain around your neck.
Second - when I did my OW (circa 198...) it was drummed into us if you are shore diving scope out your entry site, and TWO exit sites, and before you blow bubbles take bearings of both so you know where they are when you surface. If your primary site is close due to changes then you should still have a viable alternate exit site.
I haven't done one since I got certified in 96. I find it laborious and would rather pay the 120-150, save my energy for the dive; in apart of a group and leave the navigation to a DM. My 1st dive off the continent was in Grand Cayman island, on the east end with Ocean Frontiers; which was a two tank dive at a reef and a wall: the 1st was 110 ft a most memorable experience.
I'll take Boat Diving for a 1000 Alex!
I have my own tiny zodiac boat with 20hp engine. Can i just drive it out on the lake wherever i want and go diving once i am ow certified?
I’m a solo diver . How hard is it to find a buddy to dive with via - shore diving
So, what to do with keys when shore diving at home...I have a key hidden on my car, if you dont like doing that....my key is separate from the FOB...So I had a separate key made that will open the driver side door, lock all my valuables in the car and just put the key in a resealable portion size plastic food bag, roll it up squeezing all the air out...from there you can tuck it up your sleeve or in your pant leg under your wet suit or in the pouch of your BCD or in the pouch for your SMB, I also use a bouy it is inflatabe, instead of a divers flag, there is a capped compartment that is water tight where you can put keys or a light if night diving...or if renting a car, maybe purchase a magnetic auto key holder that you could put the rental car key in and then hide the holder under your rental car.
I live in Miami and and dive a lot in the keys. Do you know of any cool shore dive in the keys? I used to snorkel off bahia honda but the ocean side has been closed since last hurricane.
There really isn't much of any to speak of, Sergio. James
@@DiversReady thanx, i didn't think so either
I’ve lived here for a while now and can say I don’t know of a single shore spot. Everything worth checking out is where you’re at in Miami.
I think you meant 600 feet shore dive to Guardian of the Reef and not 600 yards. The way I burn air I would need to tanks.)
What about taking a surface buoy and tie my car key there.🤣🤣
Just wondering James, how many times does the plan of pushing the thumbs down twice work for you?. Lol, personally I can't see you getting a thumbs down even without the push twice thing.
Apples vs oranges. Of course boat dives cost. With boats; fuel costs, insurance, wages, maintenance, fees, etc..
None of us are getting out of here alive so do what you want and enjoy it. One life and it's short.
Can you show us your dives?
Shore diving is Tiring, got to walk a mile to get to deep waters., well defending on where you are though.... carrying all your gear is a waste of energy... maybe im LAZY LOL, always do this for a night dive. at day its definitely BOAT.
some places have a reef or deep water nearby, specially in rocky caps
I like your videos and you have great content and pro tips! But can you please just get to the point of your videos straight away! If i click the title 7 tips to shorediving, i would LOVE to have you start talking straight away on the actual subject! Istead, i have to skip forward past, "subscribe, click bell, intro video, talking about old trips" 3.45 sek into the vid before even getting to the point and its on most of the videos. No intro, just pure info and no fishing for likes would i my opinion be gold.
Why not trust a dry bag? If it breaks I'll ask the company that made it to buy me a new car key lol
most drybags arnt designed for greater depths
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