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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR DIVE VACATIONS
___Inspect all equipment before you go!
___Mark your equipment – it all looks alike on a dive boat!
___Mask, Fins, Snorkel (extra mask if prescription)
___Boots and reef gloves
___B.C.D./ Integrated weight pockets
___Regulator with alternate air source
___Pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, and dive computer/console!
___Knife
___Wet suit, dive skin
___Dive light (with lanyard), batteries and/or charger, spare lamps
___Dive watch, bottom timer, or more importantly your dive computer!
___Gear bag & Boat Bag
___Mesh Weight Belt
NECESSARY ACCESSORY ITEMS
___Anti-fog for your mask!
___Recreational Dive Planner (the Wheel or Tables)
___Dive Beacon (plus a spare)
___Spare parts kit (O-rings, mask & fin straps, regulator mouthpiece, spare lamp for lights, snorkel keeper)
___Certification card and log book – a must!
___Underwater slate & pencil
ITEMS FOR THE BOAT
___Windbreaker or rain suit
___Sweat Suit – for warmth after a dive
___Beach towel
___Comfortable walking/deck shoes
MEDICAL ITEMS
___Waterproof sunscreen and sunburn treatment/aloe vera gel
___Swimmer’s ear solution
___Decongestant
___Sea bands – to help prevent seasickness (contains no medication)
___Sea sickness medication
___Nausea/Diarrhea medication
___Aspirin
___Bug Spray and anti-bacterial cream
___Toilet articles, including towel, face cloth, and soap
SUGGESTED CLOTHING FOR ISLAND VACATION
___Shorts and comfortable shirts
___Sweatshirt/Sweater
___Swimsuits
___Hat/Sun Visor
___Long Pants – at least one pair
___“Going Out” clothes
___Comfortable Shoes
PHOTOGRAPHERS
___Set up all of your equipment before going on your trip. Make sure that it all goes together correctly. Charge your strobes, check your recycle times.
___Camera & Housing
___Filters
___Video & Housing
___Strobe & Charger
___50mm, wide angle & telephoto lens
___Film – Lots of it!
___Lens cleaning fluid & tissue
___Spare batteries, bulbs
LAST MINUTE CHECKLIST
___Passport/Current & Valid – Keep with you and available at all times, do not pack!
___Airline tickets
___Diving & Snorkeling guidebooks
___Travelers Checks
___Cash (small bills for tips)
___Credit Cards
___Vouchers
___Luggage (identified inside & out)
___Keys (luggage & house)
___Important phone numbers
___Small notebook/diary
___Reading material
___Favorite snack foods
___Plastic sacks, various sizes
___Flashlight & extra batteries
___Sun glasses, extra glasses and/or contacts
A FEW WORDS TO THE WISE
1) Good travelers leave home to experience different things, so do not expect to find all things precisely as they are at home.
2) Good travelers have a carefree mind, which is the cornerstone of a good vacation; so do not take anything too seriously.
3) Good travelers are patient, don’t worry, smile and enjoy themselves.
4) Good travelers are on their vacation and don’t let other tourists get on their nerves.
5) Good travelers learn to know the country and people in which they are a guest and not judge others by their standards.
6) Insure your equipment – Homeowners insurance may not cover
it. If not, a short-term travel policy is a good investment.
7) Be sure your DAN divers insurance is current. In the unlikely event of an accident in a remote location, you will be glad you made the small investment for your safety. If you are not familiar with DAN, ask any of our staff or instructors.
8) If you haven’t been in the water for awhile
the Scuba Review program might benefit you!
9) Pack your swimsuit and some personal articles in your carry-on luggage; sometimes you get to your destination before your luggage.
10) Good travelers are careful and S.A.F.E. (Slowly Ascend From Every Dive) Divers, leaving only bubbles so others can also enjoy!
11) As a reminder, check to be sure you have no scissors, shears, dive knives, or other items in your carry-on luggage to avoid delays, confiscation, or denied boarding.
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