Interested in helping a wounded warrior reach the water?

2015-11-01T19:25:03-05:00

http://wavesproject.org/

Beautifully choreographed assisted diver entry at Catalina’s Casino Point Dive Park! Timing the challenging surge perfectly, watch how effortlessly these divers enter the water to don their awaiting gear!

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Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 2 at 2015 10:43 AM

2015-11-02T10:43:08-05:00

Tip to those assisting and wounded warrior...be tanked up with regulator and mask on entering the water and, of course, back into the water.
Boat entries are probably going to be much easier...but that is the case in most dives.
I think these situations may be a marketing opportunity for some dive boat operators?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Nov 2 at 2015 11:29 AM

2015-11-02T11:29:44-05:00

I have taught a few wounded warriors. I am certified as a "classified diver" instructor, which essentially has 4 classifications that we can assign based on the amount and level of assistance that is needed for them to complete core skills and underwater movement. My dive shop also works together with an organization called Dive Pirates, who will provide dive gear free of charge to a potential diver and their dive buddy, and we provide the training free of charge.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 1:07 AM

2015-11-05T01:07:54-05:00

I've worked with SUDS before, at it was awesome! I was the underwater photographer for a dive, and had an amazing experience.
http://www.sudsdiving.org

Response by SMSgt Sheila Berg made Nov 12 at 2015 5:13 PM

2015-11-12T17:13:00-05:00

Great idea! I recently return to diving after my TBI. Very therapeutic.