So a lot of people ask me about getting scuba certified, but they’re not sure if they’re
going to like it, so they don’t want to take the whole class and then find out that
they don’t really like scuba diving.
If only there was some way to try scuba diving without actually taking the whole class.
Turns out there is.
It’s called the Discover SCUBA class, and we’re sending Zach to take it.
I’m Cameraman Jonathan and I’d like to welcome you to Zach-of-all-trade’s Blue
World…
Welcome!
Wait a minute, how did this happen?
This is my show!
Not anymore!
We’re on the beautiful island of Grand Cayman, staying at Sunset House – a diver’s paradise.
Blue World cameraman and editor Zach Peterson wants to try scuba diving, so we signed him
up for a “discover scuba” class with instructor Tibor Kalman.
The discover scuba class is basically a quick version of a full scuba certification.
You get a couple hours of instruction in the pool before going on a real ocean dive.
Everything is done under the supervision of a scuba instructor.
You get an introduction to the equipment and some of the basic scuba diving fundamentals,
like the giant stride water entry.
Another fundamental is learning to deal with a flooded mask.
So Tibor shows Zach how to remove and replace his mask underwater.
And then how to clear the mask by blowing the water out.
Next it’s Zach’s turn.
This is where some people freak out, but Zach seems to have it under control.
Once Zach has learned the basics of the gear and has reached a certain comfort level in
the water, it’s time to head down to the ocean.
They giant stride into the water and then practice buoyancy for a minute before heading
out to the reef.
After a year working for Blue World, Zach finally gets to see the underwater world with
his own eyes!
Tibor points out the Mermaid statue, a bit of a local attraction.
The mermaid is at a depth of 50 feet, but on a discover scuba class, the depth is limited
to 40 feet.
So they have to hover just above her.
Zach follows Tibor’s lead and snaps his fingers, drawing the attention of a Mutton
Snapper.
These curious fish often approach divers just to see what’s up.
Tibor demonstrates making bubble rings.
Some things take practice.
After a look around the reef, it’s time to head back to shore.
ZP’s first dive!
How was it?
Awesome!
So if you think you might like to try scuba diving, the discover diving class is a really
good way to try it out And if you like it, you can continue right into a full certification.