On Wed, 2 Aug 2000 10:41:36 +0700, Bjorn Vang Jensen
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Lee wrote:
>
>>Bob, with no intent at sarcasm, I wonder why you cared what part of the
>>wreck the boat was tied to.  I don't think I've ever done a wreck dive
>where
>>I cared what part of the wreck the line was attached to and honestly
wonder
>>why it matters.  Obviously you cared, or at least did.  What am I missing?
>
>I obviously can't speak for why Bob cares, but as for myself, I consider
>that information very useful when incorporated in a dive briefing,

Very well put, good reason #1.

>particularly on a large wreck. It assists in orienting oneself quickly, and
>thus avoid wasting time, particularly on deeper wrecks where time is of the
>essence. It also assists as a reminder of where to locate the line for the
>ascent at the end of the dive.

Good reasons #2, #3, and #4.
>
>Bjorn

It so happened that on the particular day, it had a STRONG current
(pre-warned) which turned out to be the kind that blew the body
perpendicular to the ascent/descent line;  and poor vis.

Of all the discussions we've had on these LISTS about "Plan the
dive, and dive the plan", I am surprised that a QUESTION even arose
about the ESSENTIALS in a good DIVE BRIEFING -- for any dive,
under any circumstances, let alone a deep wreck (by Florida
standards), under adverse conditions.  It all added to the poor
reflection on FLORIDA dive operations and DMs.

-- Bob.