Safety from the surface

Give the diver your undivided attention before, during and after their dive.
Before the dive

Before the dive

  • Take the lanyard off your wrist and put it on theirs.
  • Ask them what their plan is for the dive.
  • Use their answer to calculate how long their dive should take.
  • If requested, adjust the line to their desired depth.
During the dive

During the dive

  • Time the dive, either with a watch or by counting "one thousand, two thousand..." in your head.
  • Feel the dive by putting your hand on the line in a shaka shape and pressing with your thumb to feel the vibrations of the lanyard on the line.
After the dive

After the dive

  • Watch for their 3 recovery breaths.
  • Watch for their OK sign.