A scuba log book does far more than allow you to recall the details of your last dive. It allows you to keep a detailed record of your dive conditions and service schedule so you know that your equipment is always in the best shape for a big dive. By ensuring that your scuba log book is up to date after each dive, you can easily recall the type of suit and dive conditions that you experienced before attempting the dive again.
Step 1
Record your name, the date and the location of the dive at the top of the page. Scuba log books already have spaces for each piece of information, so you need only locate the right line to fill in the pertinent information.
Step 2
Write down the coordinates for the area in which you dived, suggests the Divetime website. That way you can return to the same site if you enjoyed the dive, or learn to avoid the site if the conditions were less than ideal. Include the date of the dive, and who accompanied you.
Step 3
Record the type of wetsuit and protection you used for the dive on the proper lines in the log book. If your log book doesn't have lines for the details you want to include, write the information in the Notes section of the page. Include the maximum submersion for the dive, the time before immediate submersion, your starting pressure group and ending pressure group, suggests "Scuba Diving" by Dennis Graver.
Step 4
Write about the dive and what you experienced on the bottom, including the time spent in the water. It may be helpful to record the types of aquatic life and plants you saw during the dive, and how you felt near the bottom. For instance, if you felt too much pressure, write it down and you can remember to adjust your pressure group during a future dive in the same conditions and location.
Step 5
Include your general thoughts on the dive in the Notes section of the page. When it's time for another dive, open up your scuba log book first and plan your dive using your notes from your last experience. You'll have all the information handy, including the right wet suit, the best locations and what to expect, and you can advise other divers accordingly.
Things You'll Need
- Dive book
- Pen
References
- Divetime: Using a Scuba Diving Log Book
- "Scuba Diving," 3rd edition; Dennis Graver; 2003
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