diving in caves is one of the most exciting experiences you can find, because it allows you to enjoy two Extreme sports : diving and speleology. Do you dare to practice it?
Activity project planning
- Get a sketch or topography of the cavity that we are going to visit. Study the characteristics, dimensions, possible narrow steps, exits to air galleries, side galleries, etc.
- Define the objective of our visit: exploration, photography, visit to some passage ...
- Prepare the list of material that we will need based on our goal and the people who will participate in the activity:
- Structure the people group that will participate: organization by couples, distribution of previous works and define the role that each one will play in the activity.
- Ask for complementary information people who know more that cavity.
- Request permission to the competent authorities, in case it is necessary (some cavities require it).
- Control that all people have the sure in force.
- Organize the infrastructure necessary: accommodation, meals, cars, etc.
- Prepare a emergency plan and deliver a copy to each of the people who are going to participate. Communicate family, and/or friends, our plans.
Meteorological Consultation
Both in the sea caves and in the interior it is important to consult the state of time shortly before leaving.
In the case of the former, the state of the sea will influence In immersion since we will have to swim or navigate to the mouth of the cave and, if there is a lot of waves, we can have problems approaching the cliff. In the case of dives that require decompression, delicate situations can be generated.
In the interior caves, it is important to know the hydrological behavior of the cavity and avoid entering if it has rained a lot in the days close to our displacement, as well as if the weather information announces rain , since some These caves have important levels with little intense but prolonged rains.
material preparation:
It is important to make a good forecast of material, tools and spare parts.
In order to be able to solve the problems that may arise with the team, in the activities that we plan marine caves, it is convenient to know and establish contact with Centers of diving located near the cavity; although carrying a "kit" of spare parts and tools will make it easier for us to solve these unforeseen events.
This measure is fundamental in visits to interior caves, where, most likely, there will be no cargo stations or nearby diving clubs. It is the main standard to measure the loading of the bottles before leaving home, make sure to close the tap well and test the regulators and valves of the vest. It will avoid aborting an immersion once displaced to the, more or less distant, cave chosen.
material relationship:
Basic equipment:
- Escortines
- Fins (adjustment strip spare)
- Wet suit
- Dry suit (hose)
- Hood
heavy equipment:
- Bottles
- Atajajes
- Vests
- Regulators/pressure gauge
lighting:
- Lantern
- Pilas
- Loaders
- Spare lamps
specific material:
- Tables (air, nitrox, mixtures, o2)
- Two cutting systems
- Tablets
- Lack with thread marked guide every 5 and 10 m
- Computer
- DEPTIM
- Plomos
- Tools
Compressor, spark plugs, spark plug key, oil, gasoline drum, lighting sources, loaders, strip, regulators, bottles, toric joints of various sizes for these elements, high caps, keys, hose.
"tailor" drawer
Silicone, Unex strips for glasses and fins, stretch, keys /key, cuter, insurance, alcohol, glue, erase rubber, pencil, indelible marker, car pieces ...
emergencies
As a suggestion, it is advisable to elaborate and always carry a personal data sheet visible. In case of emergency, it is an effective way to have all the necessary data. Apart, take a series of phones of people or organisms to be able to resort to needing help.
1.- Personal file scheme.
- Name and surname
- Address
- Telephones
- Identification
- Familiar or contact friend and telephones
- Insurance Policy
- Policy number and validity date
- Emergency telephone
- Speleology and Underwater Activities Federations / Clubs in the area
- Contact people and phones
- Active hyperbaric cameras data.
- Institutional rescue groups.
- Firefighters.
- Red Cross.
- Data from friends and classmates who can intervene in case of emergencies.
- Corresponding Civil Guard Barracks.
- Area ambulances.
- Nearby hospitals.
- Red Cross of the area.
- Data from people or premises of the nearest town.
- Nearest City Council data.
3.- Procedure in case of emergency.
- Place the affected instead and comfortable.
- Leave the person with more knowledge in rescue and first aid.
- Provide first aid if necessary, following this scheme:
b) Oxygen
c) Communicate the accident to the Civil Guard of the area.
d) Inform the insurance company.
e) Inform the family.
f) Make the efforts for its urgent transfer to a nearby hospital or hyperbaric hospital.
