Anonymous wrote:Go to scubaboard.com and ask there. They will initially suggest getting a DAN (Diver's Area Network) doctor to sign off on your diving. As much fun as diving is, you need more knowledgable advice than you will probably find on DCUM.
Anonymous wrote:If I can swing it, I'd like to scuba dive to explore the Great Barrier Reef. I would need to do the introductory dive because I'm not longer certified. I'm not as fit and young as I was either... being treated for hypertension and I see this is asked on the medical clearance forms.
In case that doesn't work out, I'm looking for recommendations on how best to explore - which part and how.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Snorkeling is so much better
What!? No.
Does certification expire? I don’t think it does. But anyway, GBR is really struggling these days. I recommend Raja Ampat for the best reefs remaining.
Snorkeling at the GBR is still absolutely fantastic.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Snorkeling is so much better
What!? No.
Does certification expire? I don’t think it does. But anyway, GBR is really struggling these days. I recommend Raja Ampat for the best reefs remaining.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If I can swing it, I'd like to scuba dive to explore the Great Barrier Reef. I would need to do the introductory dive because I'm not longer certified. I'm not as fit and young as I was either... being treated for hypertension and I see this is asked on the medical clearance forms.
In case that doesn't work out, I'm looking for recommendations on how best to explore - which part and how.
Former scuba diver here. I took a scuba refresher course in a pool a couple of years before going to GBR. I knew at that course that I no longer felt safe diving. It was sad to realize that, but better than being out somewhere and having an event which might have impacted my own, or someone else's, safety. I also have developed some sinus issues over the years and that was a concern, too.
FWIW, I took a boat tour out to one of the large floating pontoons out on GBR and had a great time! It's about an hour's ride out there. I spent several hours snorkeling and saw tons of stuff. It also included lunch. Worked out well as my DH is not comfortable snorkeling so at least he had a place to go and sit in the shade and have a drink, after he paddled around a bit.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Snorkeling is so much better
What!? No.
Does certification expire? I don’t think it does. But anyway, GBR is really struggling these days. I recommend Raja Ampat for the best reefs remaining.
Anonymous wrote:Snorkeling is so much better
Anonymous wrote:If I can swing it, I'd like to scuba dive to explore the Great Barrier Reef. I would need to do the introductory dive because I'm not longer certified. I'm not as fit and young as I was either... being treated for hypertension and I see this is asked on the medical clearance forms.
In case that doesn't work out, I'm looking for recommendations on how best to explore - which part and how.