CAVE DIVING NAVIGATION & TECHNIQUE
TEXT FROM THE GUE PUBLICATION DEEP INTO CAVE DIVING WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KIRILL EGOROV, JARROD JABLONSKI, DANIEL RIORDAN, FRED DEVOS, TODD KINCAID, & CHRIS LE MAILLOT PHOTOS KIRILL EGOROV & CLAUDIO PROVENZANI
Cave diving is a surprisingly safe activity when done properly and with the right amount of training, practice, and skills. Caves offer more predictable and stable milieus without a lot of the environmental variables associated with diving in the ocean. But, going into a cave lacking solid navigation skills and proper diving techniques can quickly change the situation from benign to dangerous. Let’s review cave navigation protocols and define what we mean when we talk about good technique in cave diving. 52
Quest · February 2023