Class A: Okinawa Japan

The typhoon required some serious rescheduling for the first class, but class A ("second, but went first" class) went on as planned. Thanks to Billy, Dee, Chris & Charles for their hardwork, and to Gary for his assistance with the class.

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The sea wall conditions the day after the Typhoon passed over, near Sunabe. We didn't dive there... Another shot of the sea wall. Okay, one more. It was pretty cool to look at, but wouldn't want to be in it.
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Torii Beach Scuba Locker Sand washed up over the road at Torii Beach near the Scuba Locker. A shot near the beach, as clean up started. This was taken on Day 1 of our class. Nice change in weather.
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Dee and Billy on the first class lecture. Chris and Charles hauling gear into the pool area. Our practice pavillion for the day. We had the pool area to ourselves which was very convenient.
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The training pool at Torii Station. Resting a bit before we start practice. Preparing for finning practice.
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Hindu style Pushups were required prerequisites.... especially while wearing official combat boots. Thanks Billy! More pushups.... guess you had to be there to truly appreciate the humor in this. (: Getting this class to shape up was hard work. Discipline was key.
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Learning to donate the long hose. Practice makes perfect. Chris & Charles working on gas donations.
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The finer points of long hose re-stowage. And Windmill everybody! Charles observes Chris as he works through a Mod. S-Drill.
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The gang still practicing. Dee shows us how to look cool while donating gas. S-Drill dryland runs.
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Swimming exits... Dee & Billy prepare to exit. Charles leads Chris on an S-Drill.
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An action shot from the sidelines. Restowing the long hoses yet again. The swim evaluation.
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Charles and I prepare for one more round of breath holds. Torii Scuba Locker fill station and entrance. The guys as we waited for tank fills at Torii.

Fundamentals Course - Okinawa, Japan
Sept. 2004



Last updated: 9/16/04