libertus

Final for now, at least.

And so ends (perhaps) my short but sweet career in the diving industry. My wetsuit is dry and my gear is packed.

My last divemastering job was assisting Markus during the in-water parts of the Open Water course for the two fit, young Swedish guys. They both certified but at different levels as one of them declined to make two of the three required dives. I learned two major things from the experience; that all students and divers must be treated as individuals and that a divemaster has a vital role to play in student diver training irrespective of the student-to-instructor ratio.

Funnily enough, both major things are actually in the divemaster manual. It’s good to know that the course wasn’t full of shit - quite the contrary. I have done in the real world many of the tasks that the course introduces as a divemaster’s responsibility. I’ve lugged tanks and gear. I’ve entertained, informed and generally looked after many diving guests and student divers from diverse nations. I’ve offered and have been a counselling service for student divers who, for whatever reason, came to me rather than the instructor for help. I’ve been a role-model diver, the best I can be. And damn, do I need more practice! Maybe I could be a good divemaster now (I have the T-shirt) but I can’t imagine myself stopping until I am an excellent divemaster and someone in demand because of their reputation. And probably then I still won’t be satisfied!

What is clear to me is that I love diving. It is something that I want to do as often as I can and that I enjoy sharing with others. In warm water, at least.

Who’s up for a dive, then?

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