Decompression Diving Training - Florida
When I first moved to Miami back in 1999 I got to know a few divers, one of whom is Lesley Jaques.
We advanced our diving in different directions. At the beginning of 2004 I decided it was about time that I did some formal decompression training and who could be better to teach me. I definitely chose well and would not hesitate to recommend Lesley to anyone else interested in technical mixed gas diving.
Myself and classmate Steve getting ready to dive Jules Lagoon in Key Largo. Jules is pretty shallow, about 35ft, very sheltered and a good place to practice skills.
Though the weather was as bad as I've seen for diving. We took the vote to go out anyway. Lesley found a captain that would do the trip, but and we were set.
The sea was definitely too big for us, as can be seen in the pictures here. This dive was absolutely my most memorable ever and my best and worst dive at the same time.
I probably learnt more on this dive than any other about what it takes to be a really good diver.
Lesley looking relieved to be back on the boat.
Filling the tanks from the back of the cars. Very convenient! The Scuba Shop has extra long whips just for this.
Alex, the owner of The Scuba shop attaching the whip to my tanks.
Chuck, the 3rd member of the class.
We were forced to use Jules Lagoon a day extra than planned due to heavy seas.
Lesley organizing her gear.
The details of the events of this dive are unimportant and will stay privately in my logbook, though I can perhaps mention how Steve (above) spent a few moments laid on the back of a 20ft whale shark completely oblivious to the event!
At the end of the week. Lesley is thoroughly tired out.
This was an excellent class where I certainly learnt far more than decompression techniques.
