DIVING GLOSSARY · Planning and conditions

Contingency

An agreed response or alternative for a change from the expected situation.

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Planning your dive

Alternatives and contingencies

Treat changing a plan as a normal decision.

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Diving with a buddy

Changing or ending an outing

Respect a decision to change participation.

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