The latter part of my first week was devoted to getting my Rescue Diver Certification. I learned to apply all the First Responder aid I had just learned to "rescuing" another diver or swimmer in all sorts of different water scenarios. Saving someone from the beach, a boat, open ocean, or under water. Each scenario involved assessing the situation and how best to approach the rescue. Then save the person and get them to a safe environment where EMS can respond. This often involves physically transporting the person either onto a beach, up into a boat, or towing them in the open ocean. After three days, I "saved" myself and my buddies probably a dozen times or more. I also studied written theory and watched educational videos. By Saturday I was exhausted, and a Certified Rescue Diver. YEAH!
Saturday I worked a bit in the classroom and missed an opportunity for a fun dive, but used the time to learn about the expectations of the Dive Master course that I would start on Monday. I also started to educate myself on the inner workings of the dive shop as I will be asked to assist everyday during my internship. In the afternoon the shop closed so that we all could attend the Marine Park birthday party. I'm not sure if the whole island is in the Marine Park but certainly a large part is, and especially the area where we are diving. I enjoyed the company of my new friends and the spirit of the residents in support of this wonderful habitat. Please visit www.roatanmarinepark.com/
Sunday was my day off. I dove in the morning and had a very leisurely day but with out my camera, air conditioning, or the internet. It seems bad things come in threes.
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