wetbehindtheears
19-02-09, 11:29
:oStuff the embarassment, I want to make a very public thank you to all those who came to my assistance on Sun 1 Feb when I was involved in an incident whilst diving at Furnace Quarry.
In short, my buddy and I were diving twinsets and were into deco. We were making our way to our first stop when my drysuit inflation valve started to freeflow. Before I realised what was wrong, I was making a very uncontrolled ascent to the surface. In spite of my attempts to control the ascent, I soon found myself on the surface having missed about 20 minutes of stops. Understandably, I was a little panicked so I immediately raised the alarm.
I would like to thank John and his brother (fishermen) who raised the alarm and contacted the Coastguard.
Thanks to Tom and the other guys from Allander Dive Club who came to my assistance and administered O2 which was, fortunately, in my car. The care and attention they gave me whilst awaiting the helicopter was outstanding. Thanks guys, you are a credit to your club.
Thank you to the crew of Rescue 177 who were consumate professionals and ensured my speedy despatch to Millport and the ambulance crew involved in my transfers.
All the guys and girls at Millport Hyperbaric Facility for the compassion and care with which you treated me, thankfully I did not require to enter the Pot. Quite simply, you were amazing. Thank you.
Thanks to all the staff at Lady Margaret Hospital who continued my O2 therapy and ensured my overnight stay was as comfortable as possible.
Finally, thanks to all the guys from my club with who I was diving on the day, especially Martin my buddy.
It goes without saying that I have written to all the above people personally, but felt that I should, briefly, share my experience on this forum. You hope you are never involved in a diving incident, but when you are it is amazing how a complete bunch of stangers will come together and ensure your safety and recovery.
I personally have learned many lessons from this experience, not least of which is all about skill fade and the continued revision and practice of drills, no matter how unlikely you may think they are to occur. Once I am allowed back in the water, the first place will be in the pool to simulate what happened and see if I could have done anything differently. My one problem after that will be finding a Buddy!:o
In short, my buddy and I were diving twinsets and were into deco. We were making our way to our first stop when my drysuit inflation valve started to freeflow. Before I realised what was wrong, I was making a very uncontrolled ascent to the surface. In spite of my attempts to control the ascent, I soon found myself on the surface having missed about 20 minutes of stops. Understandably, I was a little panicked so I immediately raised the alarm.
I would like to thank John and his brother (fishermen) who raised the alarm and contacted the Coastguard.
Thanks to Tom and the other guys from Allander Dive Club who came to my assistance and administered O2 which was, fortunately, in my car. The care and attention they gave me whilst awaiting the helicopter was outstanding. Thanks guys, you are a credit to your club.
Thank you to the crew of Rescue 177 who were consumate professionals and ensured my speedy despatch to Millport and the ambulance crew involved in my transfers.
All the guys and girls at Millport Hyperbaric Facility for the compassion and care with which you treated me, thankfully I did not require to enter the Pot. Quite simply, you were amazing. Thank you.
Thanks to all the staff at Lady Margaret Hospital who continued my O2 therapy and ensured my overnight stay was as comfortable as possible.
Finally, thanks to all the guys from my club with who I was diving on the day, especially Martin my buddy.
It goes without saying that I have written to all the above people personally, but felt that I should, briefly, share my experience on this forum. You hope you are never involved in a diving incident, but when you are it is amazing how a complete bunch of stangers will come together and ensure your safety and recovery.
I personally have learned many lessons from this experience, not least of which is all about skill fade and the continued revision and practice of drills, no matter how unlikely you may think they are to occur. Once I am allowed back in the water, the first place will be in the pool to simulate what happened and see if I could have done anything differently. My one problem after that will be finding a Buddy!:o