DIVING GLOSSARY · Diving together
Briefing
A discussion that explains the intended activity, arrangements and relevant conditions.
Explore the idea in context
Definitions are a starting point. These lessons connect the word to examples, illustrations and further reading.
Getting started
Learning when you feel nervous
Prepare a way to discuss confidence and support.
Read lesson →Getting started
Planning your course time
Build a realistic schedule around learning and travel.
Read lesson →Planning your dive
Reading a dive-site page
Separate a location description from a current dive plan.
Read lesson →Planning your dive
Understanding visibility
Explain why a visibility estimate needs context.
Read lesson →Planning your dive
Your first dive boat
Prepare questions for a boat briefing.
Read lesson →Planning your dive
Local briefings and rules
Combine local information with published rules.
Read lesson →Diving with a buddy
What a shared briefing covers
Recognise the purpose of a pre-dive conversation.
Read lesson →Diving with a buddy
Agreeing communication
Understand why signals should be confirmed in advance.
Read lesson →Introductory definition · Instructor review pending.