Confined water diving

Confined Water Diving is a specific type of scuba diving that takes place in a controlled environment, such as a swimming pool or a body of water with limited space. This type of diving is often used for training purposes, allowing divers to practice skills and techniques in a safe and controlled environment before progressing to open water diving.

Overview

Confined water diving is typically the first step in learning to scuba dive. It provides a safe and controlled environment for beginners to learn basic diving skills such as buoyancy control, mask clearing, and emergency procedures. The confined water environment can be a swimming pool, a calm and shallow body of water, or a purpose-built training tank.

Training

During confined water diving training, students learn the basics of scuba diving under the supervision of a certified diving instructor. The training includes learning how to use the diving equipment, practicing buoyancy control, and learning safety procedures. The confined water environment allows for immediate correction and feedback from the instructor, making it an effective training method.

Safety

Safety is a primary concern in confined water diving. The controlled environment allows for immediate assistance in case of an emergency. Divers are taught to handle potential problems such as equipment failure, running out of air, and entanglement. Regular safety checks and equipment maintenance are also emphasized.

Equipment

The equipment used in confined water diving is similar to that used in open water diving. This includes a diving mask, regulator, buoyancy control device, diving cylinder, and diving suit. However, due to the controlled environment, some equipment such as dive computers or decompression equipment may not be necessary.

See Also

• Open water diving
• Scuba diving
• Diving equipment
• Diving safety

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