Golden rules of diving safety

Safety in diving is not a choice, but rather the difference between an enjoyable sport that lasts for years and an unfortunate accident.

Rule number one: Never dive alone

This rule is absolute and has no exceptions. A diving partner is not just a companion, but rather your first line of defense in case of any emergency.

Rule 2: Plan, then stick to the plan

Plan the dive with your partner, determine depths, times and cues, and follow the plan even if everything seems fine.

Rule Three: Do not exceed the limits of your training

Each diving level allows you certain dives and exceeding these limits without proper training is a real danger.

Rule Four: Always check equipment

Check your equipment before every dive, even if you are diving in the same place with the same equipment, because the problem always occurs when you think it will not.

Rule Five: Act calmly in difficult situations

Stress and panic consume oxygen twice as fast. Stop, draw a breath, think, then act.

Rule Six: Know your limits and declare them

There's no shame in saying no, I can't do this diving today. Social pressure is not worth risking your life.

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A safe diver will enjoy years of underwater fun. Rules are there to protect you, not to restrict you.