86 APPENDIX NAUI Nitrox C Diver
Checklists Used as a Base For Dive Planning,
Appendix C
Equipment, and First Aid.
Checklists are an excellent way to make sure
you do not forget anything when planning a
dive or dive trip and packing for a dive. Use
the checklists in this appendix as a base for
creating your own personal checklists for dive
planning, equipment, and first aid.
DIVE PLANNING CHECKLIST
Use the following dive planning checklists as guidelines
for long-term planning, short-term planning, and
on-site planning.
Long-Term Planning
�� Determine the objective of the dive
�� Select your dive buddy
�� Select your location
�� Select an alternate location or activity
�� Research the dive sites
�� Obtain emergency contact information
�� Identify nearest chamber
�� Determine the date and time of your trip
�� Make your travel arrangements
�� Determine your equipment needs
�� Check your equipment
�� Have your equipment serviced, if necessary
�� Determine whether you need to take a NAUI
Refresher Experience
�� Locate your certification card. A digital c-card
is available through the NAUI Mobile App after
purchase of digital c-card in NAUI CORE.
Short-Term Planning
�� Inventory your gear
�� Replace dried or cracked fin straps and mask
straps and lost or frayed O-rings
�� Bu y items needed for your trip
�� Air fills
�� Batteries
�� Sunscreen
�� 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 but not jammed hard
open
�� 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