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At the risk of sounding glib, like I always say, 'Right rather that Rushed'. Gotta chime with the rest here and say this instructor geeza needs a word with himself.
Who made the call on slack being a further 30 mins away and then changing on a six-pence to 'NOW'? Either the Skipper doesn't know the site and/or tides well enough (possible, but unlikely), or the instructor wanted to see how you reacted under pressure - never a good idea when divers should always get into the water with a cool, calm if contemplative mind-set.
And I agree again, anyone pulls a stunt like that on me (i.e. "we're going now!") when insufficient time has been allowed to square myself away for the dive, then he will quite happily get told to 'Foxtrot Oscar' (assuming the delay isn't down to me).
Any way, as has been said, you came out of it (albeit alone) and have learnt from it. The irony being that being quick on the surface can bring you problems (as we've seen), being quick at any depth to retrieve a situation can save your life.
Take care mate and let us know how you get on. Dive safe.  |