25. First Wreck Dive

 

Key Points

Stay close, avoid sharp edges, no penetration, orientation, no SMBs, avoid entanglement in nets, be aware of shot line. Don't pull the shot off the wreck. Face to face descent.

Introduction

Brief (SEEDS)

E - Explain what, why, how long, where.

E - Full kit, distance line, slate, knife or net cutter, buddy line.

S - Be aware of shot line, get orientated asap, no penetration, watch out for sharp metal.

D - Keep close, pay attention, look carefully and repeat when prompted.

S - 'Up', 'down', 'you watch me', 'you repeat’,

Questions

Kit UP

Demonstrate, work in buddy pairs.

Buddy Check (BAR)

In buddy pairs.

Entry

Demonstrate, mimic and correct.

Teaching subject (good positioning, demonstrate, mimic and correct)

 

On Descent

  1. Look around to get orientation ask student to do same

Deep

  1. Check shot line secure
  2. Demonstrate reel and clip functions - Students repeat
  3. Demonstrate laying line - avoid entanglement - Point out items of interest
  4. Students repeat
  5. Demonstrate following line - Students repeat
  6. Demonstrate reeling in - Students repeat
  7. Divers lay line in other direction (s) - Point out items of interest
  8. Return to shot
  9. Ascent slowly - demonstrate surfacing drills - Student repeats

Surface

  1. Demonstrate signalling to boat - Students repeat
  2. Assist in de-kitting and exit to boat
  3. Recover shot

Exit

De-Kit

Debrief (REAP)

R - Review - key points.

E - Encourage.

A - Assess - give constructive feedback.

P - Progression - link to next session.

Questions

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