Perfect planning for a successful recreational dive

A successful dive begins before entering the water with careful planning that takes into account both safety and fun.

Choose a diving site

Site selection criteria
Choose a site suitable for your level and check the weather, tides and currents expected for that day.

Planning with your partner

Agree with your partner on target depths, dive time, underwater communication signals, and an emergency plan.

Determining dive objectives

• Is the goal to view a specific site?
• Do you want to photograph or just have fun?
• What is the expected level of visibility underwater?

Air management in diving

Rule of Thirds
Use one-third of the air for going, one-third for returning, and reserve the last third for emergencies.

Review points during the dive

• Monitor the air indicator every five minutes
• Check your location and your partner frequently
• Start the ascent when the air reaches 50 bar, whatever the time

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A well-planned dive is a dive that leaves you coming back with a real desire to dive again.