Joanna James
Thailand is home to some of the world's top scuba diving destinations. Hence, it's quite common for guests at resorts in Phuket and other top Thai dive destinations to want to experience scuba diving. It is indeed an amazing experience. First, here are tips for safe scuba diving in Thailand.
One of the best locations in Thailand for diving is Phuket, which gives you a chance to experience the exotic beauty of the Andaman. Therefore, it is best to choose Phuket resorts offering dive facilities. Such resorts like Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas will make sure the entire experience is handled safely by expert dive instructors. The certified divers will accompany you on the dive to ensure all safety precautions are followed and your health is not compromised by the pressure of the dive.
Only dive under the supervision of a properly trained and certified instructor. When choosing to dive independently, do so once you obtain the proper experience and levels of certification.
A diver must be physically fit, which extends to both the physical and mental being. Therefore, make sure you are in a stable state of health and well-being before attempting to scuba dive.
A master diver will follow all safety protocols and guidelines. Therefore, it is your responsibility to pay attention to what is being said and follow instructions. The ocean can be unforgiving and carelessness is often rewarded with fatal outcomes. Hence, listen to the dive briefs and understand because each dive will be planned, timed, and organised for the maximum safety of every diver.
Diving with a responsible partner is the appropriate method. You too must practice being a responsible partner, staying together, and keeping each other safe. Before the dive, you will be instructed or if not make plans about where and when to meet in the event you get separated from your partner. Synchronised watches are a good idea but ideally sticking together and following your instructor is the safest – you don't want to get lost underwater and stray from the location of your boat. The ocean is vast and it's easy to get lost at sea.
Diving with a Thai resort dive club offers safety, as your equipment will be checked and certified. However, it is good to know a few details, such as checking to make sure the cylinder valve is open fully, checking the buoyancy weights, and making sure the BC or buoyancy compensator is in working order and the buoyancy inflator is functioning.
Even if you check the equipment before jumping in the water, you must still keep track of certain functions to ensure your safety. Keep track of your cylinder pressure while exploring the deep blue because you must surface with reserves (and not once you run out of gas!). Therefore, it's important to track depth and time, maintain gradual descents and make safety stops, all the while keeping an eye on your partner as you are each responsible for the other.
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