Depending on the type of accommodation you have chosen, if you are in a packed camp then have some respect for other divers in the camp or cabins next to you. You may be on a party trip but they might be on a peaceful break from a hectic work environment.
These are a few of the camp rules I have used in some of the camps I have worked…
Noise
Please respect the fact that some people in the camp are on an early dive and need to sleep. No noise after 10 pm. Go to the beach or a pub if you want to be noisy.
Dive planning
Dive planning takes place in the dining area every day at a specific time. Please be there, if you are not there we cannot book a dive for you.
Kit up and launch times
Kit up time and launch times are on the board, please be ready to kit up at the designated time. Please sign the launch sheet, produce your dive card and complete an indemnity before you go diving.
Boat rules
Please ensure your kit, mask, fins and weight belt are on the boat you are on.
Try and sit opposite your gear from the launch as it is not safe to move kit around on a full dive boat.
Please ensure you are opposite your kit before you put your weight belt on.
Rinse your mask before you kit up as you are less likely to fall in the water.
Ready your kit by loosening the straps clips etc., so when someone gets to you to help, you are ready. This reduces the time spent bobbing on the ocean which causes seasickness in some divers.
At the end of the dive please hand your weights up before you remove your kit.
Once you are on the beach please take you mask and fins off the boat, and the staff will often bring the rest. A good habit is to remove your regulators and BCD and wear them back to you base as some operators can be hard on gear. (Remember to dry and replace the dust cap.)
Some more boat etiquette can be found in this post!
