| > | | | | too far from the boat and need to be seen from the |
| Diving in a current implies a higher amount of difficulty | | | | distance. Also, always remember the way in which |
| and danger than regular diving, but this can be | | | | visibility becomes distorted while you are into the |
| avoided if the diver knows how to properly do it by | | | | water and the fact that the way in which we should |
| being trained for it as well as by learning some | | | | measure distances is not the same than when we |
| important guidelines. | | | | are on the surface. |
| Although some rules regarding diving in a current are | | | | |
| given in most diving training schools, if you are going | | | | Plan the way you will dive and start your diving going |
| to dive in a current you should also receive | | | | against the current. This way, you will be able to go |
| specialized training for it. | | | | back you your starting point easier and you will avoid |
| When you go into the water in order to start diving | | | | going further from that point than you would wish to |
| in a current, you should try to descend as quickly as | | | | go or let the current push you away from the path |
| possible and not to remain at the surface for too | | | | you had wished to follow. |
| long. If the current is too strong and you don't have | | | | Since current is stronger near the surface, you should |
| much experience at diving in a current it is | | | | also try to dive as deep into the water as possible. |
| recommendable that you try to find a place where | | | | You should try to go to the bottom and use your |
| the current wouldn’t push you so much. | | | | arms as a help for pushing your body and moving on |
| Besides, it is also very important that you use an | | | | easier. While being at the bottom, you should also |
| anchor line which allows you to trail your way back | | | | take advantage of natural features such as crevices |
| to the boat. You should also always carry a surface | | | | or bottom gaps if you wish to take a second to rest |
| balloon which allows you to be visible in case you go | | | | or to evaluate your environment. |