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
Nervous about scuba diving? Let’s talk
Put your worries into words and find out what support your instructor can offer before you begin.
Read lesson →Getting started
How much time should you leave for a scuba course?
Plan around the whole learning day, with room for study, travel, feedback and changes.
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.