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[shadragon]

Only pee in your OWN wetsuit.

Yes, I went there.

[Parrotman]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because your a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.

[Greg@ihpil]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because your a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.

The next one should be a given.I recalled the D/M with the Otopus video

#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.

[scubaski]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because your a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.

Edited by scubaski, 29 April 2010 - 07:12 PM.

[Capn Jack]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because you're a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.
# 15 Clear the ladder after entering and exiting
# 16 Make sure the Captain / DM knows and agrees with your plan and you comply with theirs - if the crew tells you your dive is 60 minutes - suck it up and deal with - write blasting letters, boycott the operator and tell all your friends what a lousy trip it was - but be on board in 60 minutes
# 17 Stay with the guide or make your own tour, but let them know, and don't complain if they leave you behind while you stop and enjoy something - they are guides, not your personal 3rd buddy - it's your responsibility to stay with them, not vice versa unless otherwise briefed.

Edited by Capn Jack, 29 April 2010 - 11:50 PM.

[uwfan]

In some ways I still feel like a newbie diver... but isn't there a little leeway on how long the dives can last? If the divemaster says 60 minutes, but conditions may provide for longer time, isn't it reasonable at the end of the dive brief to request a longer bottom time?

I'm not saying after discussion you shouldn't follow the divemaster's limitation on the dive, but what about negotiation after the dive briefing?

[WreckWench]

In some ways I still feel like a newbie diver... but isn't there a little leeway on how long the dives can last? If the divemaster says 60 minutes, but conditions may provide for longer time, isn't it reasonable at the end of the dive brief to request a longer bottom time?

I'm not saying after discussion you shouldn't follow the divemaster's limitation on the dive, but what about negotiation after the dive briefing?

ok in the DFW airport with a few minutes of connection... 60 minutes is reasonable. Most people can not last more than 60 minutes. Depending on the dive you may get more than 60 minutes by being the first one in. If it takes 20 minutes to get all divers in the water then you have technically 60 + 20 or 80 minutes. Yes you can ask the DM if you can hang out under the boat at the end of the dive...normally they are ok with that. But you have to ask and the answer WILL vary.

[pmarie]

In some ways I still feel like a newbie diver... but isn't there a little leeway on how long the dives can last? If the divemaster says 60 minutes, but conditions may provide for longer time, isn't it reasonable at the end of the dive brief to request a longer bottom time?

I'm not saying after discussion you shouldn't follow the divemaster's limitation on the dive, but what about negotiation after the dive briefing?

I have found that the operators for the most part that I have used here in Florida do want each and every diver to stick to the time mark....and they will let you know that the "clock starts now" and if you are not ready your dive time is shortened by how long it takes you to "get ready" and splash. Ops will also say that divers should be back and on the boat at a specified time...ie 11:00. I believe this to be a fair practice and even though I can often extend past the hour; I respect the other divers and the operator to follow their instructions.

[peterbj7]

The norm operated by many operators here is 45 minutes, and I agree it's annoying. I was diving with one operator in Key Largo once without a buddy, and I was assigned an instabuddy. I knew immediately why this guy wasn't buddied with anyone, he was so SLOW getting ready. It was a full five minutes after the last of the other divers had got in before he said he was ready. The briefing was to swim to the front of the boat and go down the bowline. There was a bit of a surface current and it was clear he was struggling, so I helped him (I was a DM by then). We never made the line, as after several minutes of struggling he said he couldn't go on. I had to tow him back to the ladder, hold him and the ladder, and try to attract the attention of the dive crew who were taking no interest in what was going on. Eventually he was back on the boat (turned out he had an undeclared heart condition) and 25 minutes late I was able to start my dive. Another 20 minutes, when I was just beginning to settle down and enjoy the dive, the recall signal came. I was not a happy bunny when I got back on the boat, I can tell you! But that incident seemed to change the crew's attitude to me, and I was no longer treated as a money-generating commodity but as a friend. They invited me on a night dive free (unofficially, as the business knew nothing of this) and on the way back afterwards I was the only customer offered a beer or three with the crew. They later roped me in to stage a "real" rescue scenario for one of their trainee instructors, but that's another story. I was sad when I went back two or three years later and found the business had closed - a couple of years was about it for any dive operation there in those days.

[scubaski]

I think most operator stick to their norm, 45 mins untill they ascess divers skill level. If your diving with a cruise ship contractor your looking at a 40-45min dive. In those instances I try to be near the stern for 1st in, last out and can get a 50-55 min dive. My personal goal is 50 min or I feel short changed. 55-65 min I got my moneyworths.

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

OK, to get this thread Back on Topic!

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because you're a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.
# 15 Clear the ladder after entering and exiting
# 16 Make sure the Captain / DM knows and agrees with your plan and you comply with theirs - if the crew tells you your dive is 60 minutes - suck it up and deal with - write blasting letters, boycott the operator and tell all your friends what a lousy trip it was - but be on board in 60 minutes
# 17 Stay with the guide or make your own tour, but let them know, and don't complain if they leave you behind while you stop and enjoy something - they are guides, not your personal 3rd buddy - it's your responsibility to stay with them, not vice versa unless otherwise briefed.
#18 Dive buddies who like to stay close, should not swim behind & above the other diver. That's the hardest place for us to see you.

[peterbj7]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because you're a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.
# 15 Clear the ladder after entering and exiting
# 16 Make sure the Captain / DM knows and agrees with your plan and you comply with theirs - if the crew tells you your dive is 60 minutes - suck it up and deal with - write blasting letters, boycott the operator and tell all your friends what a lousy trip it was - but be on board in 60 minutes
# 17 Stay with the guide or make your own tour, but let them know, and don't complain if they leave you behind while you stop and enjoy something - they are guides, not your personal 3rd buddy - it's your responsibility to stay with them, not vice versa unless otherwise briefed.
#18 Dive buddies who like to stay close, should not swim behind & above the other diver. That's the hardest place for us to see you.
#19 ALWAYS respond to a recall signal IMMEDIATELY (and ensure you know what the recall signal is before you enter the water). It may just be that the crew have a schedule to keep, but it may be a medical emergency that means the boat must move off station asap, and they're just waiting for YOU.

[Greg@ihpil]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because you're a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.
# 15 Clear the ladder after entering and exiting
# 16 Make sure the Captain / DM knows and agrees with your plan and you comply with theirs - if the crew tells you your dive is 60 minutes - suck it up and deal with - write blasting letters, boycott the operator and tell all your friends what a lousy trip it was - but be on board in 60 minutes
# 17 Stay with the guide or make your own tour, but let them know, and don't complain if they leave you behind while you stop and enjoy something - they are guides, not your personal 3rd buddy - it's your responsibility to stay with them, not vice versa unless otherwise briefed.
#18 Dive buddies who like to stay close, should not swim behind & above the other diver. That's the hardest place for us to see you.
#19 ALWAYS respond to a recall signal IMMEDIATELY (and ensure you know what the recall signal is before you enter the water). It may just be that the crew have a schedule to keep, but it may be a medical emergency that means the boat must move off station asap, and they're just waiting for YOU.

#20 Tip the Crew when the Dive trip has ended
As an aside comment.I think the SD members here have demonstrated that Dive Etiquette is not something forgeign to know or practice.

[Divegirl412]

I just rediscovered this, and it gave me a chuckle...

[Jerrymxz]

#1. If you borrow something, be sure to return it in a timely manner and in the same condition it was received in.
#2. If its not yours, Don't touch it.
#3. Don't follow so close behind other divers that they're constantly brushing you with their fins (it's annoying to both!)
#4. Keep your things in the space assigned to you. This may be a cubby hole, a box or the space under the 2 tanks you are diving. If possible attach your mask to your bc or put in the pocket. Place regs inside your bc to keep them close, neat AND protected. Put your fins under your tanks or where they belong so they are easy to put on when its time to enter the water. If you do not know where your assigned space is ask. Do not bring so much stuff that you have to use all the available space around you as this limits someone else from having enough space for their gear.
#5. Fill out the forms and make your payments correctly - otherwise you are just making extra work for accounting - - sorry
#6. If the camera rinse bucket is tiny and you have a monster camera rig, allow others to at least rinse their smaller cameras before you soak your big rig during the surface interval.
I'd modify #2 - If it isn't yours don't touch it needlessly. But if you see someone else's gear in harm's way, do something about it to prootect it and tell them.
#7. Look out for people who may be having a problem, and privately ask them whether you can help them.
#8. Don't rinse anything in the camera bucket that isn't a camera
#9. Feed the fish downwind, away from others and over the side
#10. Make way for those who have to go feed the fish NOW! We can't ask politely, as opening our mouths at that point could be disastrous!!
#11. When diving in a group, if the guide points out something interesting, let the non-photographers go first, then photographers then videographers. Be careful and considerate so as not to disturb the marine life (or other divers) as you approach and exit the spot and DON'T hog the spot. Take a few shots and let others in etc. You can return after the whole group goes through.
#12. Just because you're a photographer does not mean that you own the entire reef. It also does not give you the right to trash the reef for the sake of a picture. Remember, the other divers paid just as much to be there as you did whether they have a camera or not.
#13 Respect the Creatures in THEIR Environment.
# 14 Introduce yourself to those on the bench nearby, make new friends.
# 15 Clear the ladder after entering and exiting
# 16 Make sure the Captain / DM knows and agrees with your plan and you comply with theirs - if the crew tells you your dive is 60 minutes - suck it up and deal with - write blasting letters, boycott the operator and tell all your friends what a lousy trip it was - but be on board in 60 minutes
# 17 Stay with the guide or make your own tour, but let them know, and don't complain if they leave you behind while you stop and enjoy something - they are guides, not your personal 3rd buddy - it's your responsibility to stay with them, not vice versa unless otherwise briefed.
#18 Dive buddies who like to stay close, should not swim behind & above the other diver. That's the hardest place for us to see you.
#19 ALWAYS respond to a recall signal IMMEDIATELY (and ensure you know what the recall signal is before you enter the water). It may just be that the crew have a schedule to keep, but it may be a medical emergency that means the boat must move off station asap, and they're just waiting for YOU.   

#20 Tip the Crew when the Dive trip has ended 

#21 Know how to use your computer; what all the screens mean, how to program it. It really wants to keep you alive, If you only follow it's "advice"