1) Don't **EVER **pick up a diver's weight harness by the yellow handles. Why? You'll dump all the weight. Those handles aren't there for you to carry the weight harness. You're thinking that I did, aren't you? Fortunately, Kamille pointed out something that looked like surgerical tubing. I was looking for yellow webbing. Good thing she clarified for me! I don't want to dump my divers' weight, especially back into the dive hole down into the freezing Antarctic waters. That would get me poop bucket duty for sure!2) Make sure that we have the oxygen kit with us at all times for the divers. As a coach, we need to have a portable AED device with us or have one within two minutes of the athletic field/tennis courts. This oxygen kit is likewise required equipment to have on hand for dives.
3) Divers are limited to about 40m (approximately 130 ft.) when diving in the Antarctic waters.
4) Get to know each diver's suit! That's the only way to tell them apart!
5) Americans are the most chemically laden people IN THE WORLD!
6) SCINI can be fixed with two Phillips head screwdrivers, and all of her components are off the shelf. In other words, she can be fixed quickly and easily without having to wait months for special parts or components. What a huge advantage!
7) How to tell sea lions from seals. Which is below? How do you know?
Can you tell the difference between a sea lion and a seal?
8) Skunks can still spray a little bit when under a car...even though they can't fully do a "handstand".
9) Bruno is the best bunkmate! He's a little hot body and doesn't snore! Glad he felt comfortable enough to climb up.
What a wonderful sight to wake up to each morning!
As I close for the day, sweet dreams everyone!
I'm still suffering from jet lag!