Spearfishing becomes a way of life for many enthusiastic spearos, it is adrenalin inducing and puts food on the table, but it can be life endangering. Wayne Judge shares some dive safety tips that could save your life, or the life of a mate.
1. Always dive with a buddy 0:28
The person on the surface needs to be responsible for the person below. Making sure they aren’t blacking out or are threatened by sharks. It’s probably best to have CPR training as a dive buddy in case they do have difficulties.
2. Learn what to do in a blackout situation 1:08
Look at our extensive video on how to handle blackouts at • Shallow Water Blackout...
It’s not a complicated process but you need to know what to do in that type of situation, it could mean your buddies life.
3. Use a float and flag 3:05
Boats can be a huge threat to divers. They often struggle to spot divers but are more likely to spot a float and flag. Using a line to keep track of your buddy when diving deep water to keep track of your buddy.
4. Don't tether fish to your body 5:10
Many divers have been lost to sharks going for fish tethered to their bodies and grabbing the diver. So it’s as simple as that, don’t tether a fish to your body.
There are so many variables to consider when out diving, so it’s very important to always be prepared for any situation. Train yourself, make sure your buddy is trained, have the necessary equipment and be prepared and you’ll be able to handle any situation.