Class B: Okinawa Japan

Thanks goes out to this class for their patience in re-scheduling. We got shuffled around quite a bit due to the typhoon and endured some rainy weather on Day 1... But we made it! And a thanks to Derrin for his video work!

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The first day of the rescheduled class. Rainy and gray, but it could have been worse. Gary helps us set up the area under the pavillion. We almost stayed dry. The guys inside as we started fin kick practice.
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Discussing the CG drill. Stephen could be napping... Where are those combat boots when I need them? (: Fin kicking on land without fins is challenging.
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Modified S-Drils begin. Dave checks on buddy Eric while practicing S-Drills. Listening and practicing.
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Jorge and Shane lead out the S-Drill exit. More long hose donations. The group before our swim evaluation.
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The swim from below. Breath hold from below. Lift Bag deployment.
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Maeda Point - our divesite for both classes due to windy conditions. It was beautiful here for both classes. Almost like a lake... The reef in view at Maeda Point. A far cry from a few days previous during the typhoon.
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Jorge sets up his gear. A packed dive site. Camera man Derrin gets ready to go.
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Shane finishes his homework before the dive. Dave poses behind his well-equipped dive van. Red hams it up for the camera, pre-dive. Where's your mask?
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Oh, Stephen... did you really want to do that? Final checks by Jorge, regarding his gear. Eric is almost ready to go.
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The big classroom - we got lucky. Jorge's tips for class. Sunset from Torii Station the last night of class.

Fundamentals Course - Okinawa, Japan
Sept. 2004



Last updated: 9/16/04