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| Originally Posted by Mark Chase I hate it when nosy skippers threaten to phone it in just because i am being cautious.
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Mark |
How to handle a potential or real bend is something I've discussed a few times recently. You might have just worded that a bit wrong, but the skippers I work with are concerned for their diver's welfare, rather than being "nosey"!
I know at least 2 skipppers who have had the stress of going through inquests and investigations that have lasted a long time. It's quite a stressful job. And the mental agony of knowing you should have called the coastguard and didn't must be hard to live with.
If someone has missed a stop or had a rapid ascent, it is always wise to call for advice. To my knowledge, no diver has ever come back to the skipper and complained about being looked after.