DIR Practice Group

[Deep Blue]

Guys,

I have had several inquiries regarding opportunities to practice some of the DIR skills from last weekend's class. I would like to try to set up a group that could meet a few times a month specifically to practice the DIR Fundatmentals protocols.

Also, Mike Kane offered to come back into town later this year if we can put together 3 students. Chris already has 2 solid, and I am sure I can get a few more. I was looking at the third weekend in September as a potential date.

I have been getting excellent feedback from the class and would look forward to growing a group of solid DIR divers in the Milwaukee area. This will give everyone like minded divers to work with and hopefully improve everyone's skills.

Perhaps we can even overcome some of the negative stereotypes that are associated with DIR in general. I think everyone in class will attest that in 3 days of training, neither Mike or Brandon ever mentioned the H word with respect to equipment!! (For those of you not initiated, the H word is Halcyon).

These guys do have very high standards, and the class does require a strong desire to learn and to take a hard look at your diving skills, but I think if you ask anyone, that has taken it, it is an experience that anyone with an open mind and a desire improve their diving skills, will benefit from.