Hugh's Cave and Technical Diving Training, 1998

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In 1998 I completed all four classes toward NSS-CDS Full Cave certification. Between Intro to Cave and Apprentice Cave levels I trained in deep diving with Hal Watts who holds the worlds record deepest dive on air at the Forty Fathom Grotto in Olala, Fl. I became efficient in planning and executing air dives to 240 feet freah water. I did my cave training with Bill Dooley who remains to this day THE VERY BEST diver I know. I did this training at Ginny Springs, Peacock Springs, Cow Springs, and other central Florida springs. I also got my third level of Nitrox certification (IANTD Technical Nitrox) and my dry suit training with Bill. I plan to do Tri-mix training with Hal at some time. Nikon N70, Sensia 100.
 


Ginny Springs Cave
Diving Class


Ginny Springs Cave
Diving Class


DPV and Deco
Cylinder ready to use


Setting up for
cave training


Tom Mount,
a legend!


The Ear at
Ginny Springs


Tom Mount & Lamar Hires,
another legend!


Hal Watts' Forty
Fathom Grotto


Bob Hambidge, dive
planning guru!


My trusty double
high pressure 100's