Diver down at LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorf · 10-05-2008, 04:17 PM

A sad case of Diver error.
I hate to sound cold or cruel but this could have been avoided if they had stayed within their training. I was a PADI Instructor for many years on Guam and I assisted in a couple of searches. Almost all dive related accidents are the result of Diver error.
Please let this be a wake up call for those of you who dive and those who wish to learn. You have 2 gauges, 1 for air and 1 for depth. Keep looking at them and know your limits.
At least they found the body.
It could have been much worse.
I assisted on a search for one guy who went out alone at night 2 weeks after getting certified. We never found him.
My thoughts a prayers go out to the family.
Be safe.

lamb · 10-05-2008, 07:51 PM

Very sad indeed.

Condolences to family.

It's another sober reminder on importance of knowing the game, respecting the nature and knowing your own limits.

For many new folks getting into kayak fishing - don't get too excited and skip the safety basics. Learn more than you'll ever need. Great article by Chris http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fishing-safety

10-05-2008, 04:17 PM	#1
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	A sad case of Diver error. I hate to sound cold or cruel but this could have been avoided if they had stayed within their training. I was a PADI Instructor for many years on Guam and I assisted in a couple of searches. Almost all dive related accidents are the result of Diver error. Please let this be a wake up call for those of you who dive and those who wish to learn. You have 2 gauges, 1 for air and 1 for depth. Keep looking at them and know your limits. At least they found the body. It could have been much worse. I assisted on a search for one guy who went out alone at night 2 weeks after getting certified. We never found him. My thoughts a prayers go out to the family. Be safe. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

10-05-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Very sad indeed. Condolences to family. It's another sober reminder on importance of knowing the game, respecting the nature and knowing your own limits. For many new folks getting into kayak fishing - don't get too excited and skip the safety basics. Learn more than you'll ever need. Great article by Chris http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fishing-safety __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a