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Appendix B APPENDIX 213 C �� Seasickness medication �� Fishing license �� Light sticks �� Defog �� Check the weather forecast, water conditions, tides, and long-range forecast �� Prepare a copy of your plans to leave with someone at home Preparing to Dive �� Gather all your equipment and personal articles in one place �� Pack your dive gear in reverse order of its use �� Pack your personal gear in a separate bag �� Get a good night’s rest �� Leave a copy of your dive plan with someone before you depart On-Site Planning �� Si te Survey �� Evaluate the conditions at the site �� Determine the leader of the dive �� E mergency �� Determine your out-of-air plan �� Determine your lost buddy plan �� Determine how to summon help in case of an accident �� Find the nearest phone �� Ac tivity �� Agree on your activity and objective �� Review your hand signals �� Decide on your entry and exit points and your dive pattern �� Set your limits for depth, time, and remaining air supply �� Bu oyancy �� Check your buddy’s weight system for its quick release �� Check your buddy’s BC to be sure you know how to power inflate, orally inflate, and deflate the BC �� Locate the releases on your buddy’s BC �� A ir �� Check your buddy’s cylinder valve to be sure it is fully open and back 1/4 turn �� Check that the cylinder is secure in the tank strap �� Check that your buddy’s cylinder is full �� Check your buddy’s primary and backup regulators for proper operation �� Ge ar and Go �� Check that your buddy does not have any entangled gear and that their alternate air source and console are secured ���� Check that your buddy has mask, fins, and snorkel ready to don �� Check that you have any necessary accessory equipment �� Proceed to your entry point �� Enjoy your dive


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