by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
As we briefly discussed at the beginning of this chapter, there are many tools a diver can use for underwater navigation. One of the most popular is the use of natural markings and unique underwater signs, also known as Natural Navigation. Natural navigation...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
While a compass is a wonderful tool for navigation, it can also be used to help you find a specific location and return to it. Let’s say, for instance, that while diving you find an interesting spot that you would like to revisit on an upcoming dive without having to...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
You must be able to accurately determine the distances you travel under water in order to complete underwater routes. To be successful, you need to propel yourself at a constant rate and consider the effect that currents have on your position. Two methods that can be...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
Learning to use a compass is relatively easy. However, it is recommended to learn how to use it on the surface before using it underwater. Once you’ve learned the proper techniques on the surface, it will be much easier, and more enjoyable adapting what you’ve learned...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
Magnetic North and True North are not the same. Magnetic North is what a compass indicates by aligning with the Earth’s magnetic field lines. True North is the direction of the geographic North Pole of the earth, as indicated by the meridians. The angle...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Advanced Open Water Diver
Compass Compasses are made in a variety of shapes and sizes; though, they all are built based on the same principles. Typically, a magnetized dial, or compass card is placed onto one or more pivot points in a container filled with fluid. This allows the dial to move...
