To be a good, safe diver, I should always ............
As a certified scuba divers, participating at AUC Dive Events and/or Lake Cleanups (or during any dive) - you are responsible for your own safety & for manageing the risks that are inherent within our sport .....................
Divers are encouraged to remember to practice "ditching their weights" so that in an life-threatening emergency they can respond quickly & more easily. As it is often not "practical" (except in a pool) to ditch weights, divers are reminded to mentally rehearse before every dive to "ditch yours and your buddy's weights".