Lesson 148

Lesson nine: Exit – Remove Scuba Kit in the Water

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Skill Overview

To exit into a small boat, on to an unstable platform or into vessels that don’t have ladders, one technique is to slip out of your scuba kit while in the water. This is also useful for anyone who cannot wear a scuba kit out of water, or for exiting up a ladder without the weight of your gear.

Begin by inflating your BCD to establish positive buoyancy.
Remove and hand up your weights, or attach them to a line. This may not be necessary if your kit will float with integrated weights still in it.
To exit the water without a ladder, push up and kick hard to lift your torso, then turn and sit on the swim step or boat side (as appropriate). Alternatively, lift yourself up, bend forward at the waist, and lower yourself so you’re face down on the deck/boat, then roll face up.
Sometimes you need to secure your kit to a gear line before exiting the water. This is especially true when there’s a current.

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