Exploring Wreck Dives: Safety and Strategy
Posted on 2025-09-19 by Admin
Wreck diving offers history, mystery, and a dose of adrenaline. Whether you're hovering above a sunken ship or penetrating its corridors, safety and planning are key.### Know the Dive PlanResearch the wreck before the dive. Is it recreational or technical? Is penetration allowed? Get briefed on the layout, entry/exit points, and any hazards.### Bring the Right GearA powerful primary light and a backup are essential. Use gloves and exposure protection to avoid cuts. A wreck reel or spool is critical if you plan to go inside.### Master Your BuoyancyWrecks are often silty. Poor buoyancy can cause visibility loss fast. Stay neutrally buoyant and avoid finning near the bottom.### Respect the SiteWrecks are underwater graves for some and cultural landmarks for all. Never take artifacts or disturb marine life. Let the structure tell its story.**Wreck diving rewards the prepared. Train properly, plan your dive, and leave the site as you found it.**