Learning the Skills

Key Points

1. 1Demo signalYou look at me
2. 2Demo signalI'm going to do Regulator Retrieval. Ok?
3. 3Establish a stationary position on the bottom—ideally in the diving position.
4. 4Place the right hand on the primary regulator hose where it meets the second stage and take a normal breath.
5. 5Remove the primary regulator from the mouth with the mouthpiece positioned down to prevent free flow.
6. 6Blow bubbles whenever a regulator is out of the mouth (never hold the breath).
7. 7Extend the arm out to the right and drop the primary regulator.
8. 8Lean the body to the right.
9. 9In a continuous motion, extend the right arm in front of the body then sweep it down to the right, brushing the right leg.
10. 10Continue back and brush the cylinder, then continue the sweep until the arm is back in front of the body.
11. 11Look down to see if the primary regulator hose is on the arm.
12. 12Grasp the second stage regulator and replace it in the mouth.
13. 13Use the exhale or purge method to clear the regulator and inhale cautiously.