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Why You Should Keep a Diving Log Book

Why You Should Keep a Diving Log Book

Written by Leisure Pro Staff
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Published on May 18, 2015

So you’ve begun your diving experiences! Maybe you’d even consider yourself an intermediate diver. If you want to go from a beginner to experienced diver, it’s very simple: keep a log of your dives! If you’re wondering why you should keep a diving log book, this post will help you to understand its importance.

Know How Much Weight You Need

You could always ask your divemaster for help calculating your weight every time you dive, but it’s better to be more self-reliant. A logbook is used to record the amount of weight you need with various combinations of gear! This will save time and help you know the right amount of weight and improve your buoyancy.

Getting your buoyancy right is the first milestone to reach if you want to become a better diver.

Equipment Needs and Repair Notes

If you regularly forget your snorkel keeper, snacks, or octo holder, use your logbook to write yourself a reminder. You can also make a note of any needed repairs after a dive while it’s fresh in your memory.

Great divers have a well-stocked equipment bag and well-maintained equipment.

Record Your Milestones

Sometimes more difficult dive locations and advanced dive courses require a specific amount of logged dives. You don’t want to limit yourself to where you can dive because you don’t have enough recorded experience. Record your dives in your logbook because you might need proof later.

Marine Life Sightings

Great divers are always learning and sharing what they experience on their dives. Take notes on the marine life you see so you can look them up once you’re back on land. Expand your fish and animal identification ability so you can share it and help improve the dive experience for other people.

Remember Your Trips

An updated logbook is a beautiful gift to your future self. The days you spend diving could be the happiest and most adventurous days of your life. Write down all your experiences, keep track of the lessons you learned, and improve because this will give you inspiration to pack your dive bag and take another trip.

Leisure Pro Staff

Leisure Pro Staff

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