Ok, so the team and I are off to Narvik to do some cold but crystal clear (55m viz, anyone?) diving on some WW2 wrecks. this is the first time I have dived outside the UK, so thought I would get some advice as to medical insurance.
I was pointed in the direction of DAN. all seemed sensible enough until I examined their policy......
Quote:
Exclusions..
Accidents arising from the following causes are exlcuded from this insurance....
M. Also excluded is recreational technical diving, involving artifical breathing mixtures
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pardon. What exactly is an "artifical breathing mixture". does this mean trimix is not covered. what about Nitrox?
It gets better
Quote:
MEDICAL EXPENSES
Only available to individuals and not clubs
Article 2. Exclusions...
blah blahblah.Reimbursement will not be comtemplated for any injury resulting partially or completely;.......
.....from underwater diving and flying sports
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OK, so am I to understand what DAN provide is , let me see, ahh yes, "A comprehensive diving insurance program for divers of all levels around the world" - except for those who have been trained beyond air, or actually go, dare I say it, underwater.....
Please tell me I'm going mad. I just want to get on a boat in Norway and dive to a max of 50 metres on nitrox or trimix and know that if I f**k up, I don't to worry about the medical side of things, or getting home
help!