Master Diver University

I recently posted a request for information regarding "Academic Scuba
Programs"

The following is from a notice in the current issue of "Scuba Diving"
magazine.

Was wondering what you all think of something like this course ("Master
Diver University"). Looks to be very hard core but that might be a

Lee Bell...

I think $2,000 is a bit much for what they seem to be offering.

I think I kept expecting to see the letters DIR, GUE or Jarrod Jablonski . .
. until I saw they recommend computers.

I thought it might be a good idea until I saw "Computers are strongly
recommended due to the increased safety that they afford and the more
efficient use of bottom time." I'm a strong computer advocate, but not
because the increase safety or necessarily afford more efficient use of
bottom time. They're a tool, just like any other. They make the kind of
diving most of us usually do easier and that's about it.

I also kind of wonder at a course professing to turn out expert recreational
divers that would not apply the statement " . . .you must show proficiency
in table use on the first day of the program" only to those that chose to
use tables rather than a computer.

Having said all of that, the course looks interesting. If you have the time
and money to burn, why not?

Lee

PS: If you have this much money, take the damned GUE Fundamentals course
too.

good thing.