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Whether you’re taking a 23-hour flight to Malaysia or a 23-minute drive to the shore, all diving involves some form of travel. For this reason, DAN recognizes travel safety as a key aspect of our mission. This Smart Guide is a quick and easy reference tool to help you prepare for your dive travel to local and international destinations.
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La liste de contrôle suivante n'est pas exhaustive. Elle a pour but de fournir une base qui vous permettra de la personnaliser en fonction des particularités de votre voyage. Copiez, scannez ou retapez cette liste et personnalisez-la en y ajoutant tout équipement spécialisé dont vous avez besoin, ainsi que vos vêtements, articles de toilette et autres articles personnels nécessaires à votre voyage.
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Engrenages
Équipement spécialisé (en option)
“Save-a-dive” kit
Trousse de premiers secours
Principes de base
Pansements et bandages
Accessoires
Médicaments
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One of the benefits of domestic travel is that it can be more spontaneous and cost efficient than international travel. Knowing how to get and stay prepared for even a short ride to the nearest coast, lake, or quarry can help make your local trips easier, safer and more enjoyable.
Looking forward to invigorating days of diving is sometimes the only way to get through the headache of traveling with dive gear, which can be clumsy, cumbersome, and difficult to explain to airport security. Use the following guidelines to streamline the process.
If you’re planning to bring your gear with you, think about what you have to check and what you should bring in your carry-on to make sure you can dive immediately even if your bags don’t make it. Remember also to research your airline and destination country’s baggage allowances.
Carry On
Carry On or Check
Check Only
* When traveling with cylinders, make sure to remove the valves.
If you choose to forgo the hassle of traveling with your gear, find a dive operator that offers gear rentals. The quality of rental gear varies, so make sure you thoroughly research the dive shops at your destination. If you do choose to rent gear at your destination, you’ll still want to bring a few items.
Items widely available for renting
Items widely available for renting
Items that may or may not be available for renting
Specialty items to consider renting
Depending where you dive, rules differ. The site can regulate everything from what gear you can use to what hours you can dive. Before you go, ask these questions:
Not all dive sites allow open water recreational divers. In fact, some dive sites — such as cavern and cave diving sites — require a high level of training. Make sure you either check online or call the local dive operator to determine certification and training requirements.
Some sites require you to bring special equipment such as surface marker buoys or spare air. Other locations prohibit use of certain items such as diving gloves or spearguns to protect the marine environment. Learn what is necessary and what is restricted before you pack.
Protected dive sites or sites located next to private property may require you to purchase a ticket or tag to dive. You may also find out that entry is limited to specific locations. Don’t show up to a site only to be turned away. Do your research.
Good diving etiquette dictates that divers should follow the rules set in place no matter where in the world they travel. Remember that diving regulations are in place to protect your safety, the safety of the marine environment, and the local customs and laws of your travel destination.
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Most divers are accustomed to thinking about maintaining fitness to dive, avoiding the bends and minimizing the risks of marine life injuries. But all divers are also travelers and should be aware of travel-related medical conditions.
What is it? Depletion of water and other bodily fluids. Can impair body’s ability to carry out normal functions.
Why does it affect travelers? Whether traveling by car, bus, train, air, or boat, you may lack convenient access to drinking water. Air travel is particularly dehydrating because the air on planes
is very dry.
Ce qu'il faut faire : Prevent dehydration by bringing one or two bottles of water in your carry-on. While traveling, check your urine. If it is dark, drink some fluids right away. If you notice extreme thirst, lack of urination, withered skin, dizziness, or confusion, refrain from diving and seek immediate medical care.
What is it? When blood clots form in the body’s deep veins, usually in the legs. Can lead to life-threatening conditions such as pulmonary embolism or stroke.
Why does it affect travelers? Long periods of inactivity inhibit normal blood circulation.
Ce qu'il faut faire : Whether you’re driving or flying, make sure to get up and stretch your legs from time to time. If you know you are at increased risk for DVT, wear compression socks and consult with your doctor about taking clot-preventatives. See DAN’s online Health & Diving library for more information.
What is it? When food incubates bacteria, transmits disease from person to person or animal to human, or carries other toxins (as with poisonous fish). Can be fatal or cause life-threatening symptoms in extreme cases.
Why does it affect travelers? According to the CDC, travelers’ diarrhea is the most common
illness affecting travelers and may occur in up to 50 percent of international travelers. It often
results from consuming improperly handled food or untreated water.
Ce qu'il faut faire : Avoid raw or undercooked meat and seafood as well as raw fruits and vegetables, untreated water and ice cubes, and any food you suspect may have been prepared in unhygienic conditions.
What are they? Illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other insects. These diseases include chikungunya, dengue fever, malaria, and others.
Why do they affect travelers? They don’t affect travelers per se, but rather are endemic to certain areas of the world.
Ce qu'il faut faire : Find out whether your travel destination carries a risk for vector-borne disease and take appropriate precautions, which may include vaccination, insect repellant, or avoiding certain behaviors or environments.
QUICK TIP:
Research any endemic diseases or special conditions to which you may be exposed, especially if you plan to travel internationally. These can range from malaria to heat stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) is a great resource for comprehensive information on current alerts and common diseases in your destination.
Flying to a destination near sea level before diving poses virtually no risk. Flying after diving, however, increases decompression stress, since the pressure in an aircraft cabin is lower than ground-level atmospheric pressure. DAN recommends you follow these guidelines when traveling:
| Dive Profile | Minimum Preflight Surface Interval Suggestion |
| Single no-decompression dive | 12 hours or more |
| Multiple dives in a day | 18 hours or more |
| Multiple days of diving | 18 hours or more |
| Dives requiring decompression stops | Longer than 18 hours |
Please remember that any postdive ascent to a higher altitude – even using ground transportation – increases your decompression stress.
DAN is here for you 24 hours a day, every day, anywhere in the world. If you need non-emergency medical information or assistance, visit World.DAN.org or call the medical information line at +1 (919) 684-2948 during normal business hours. In the event of an emergency, here’s what you should know before you call:
WHO TO CALL
Emergency Procedures:
STEP 1. Call 911 or local EMS if abroad
STEP 2. Call DAN’s Emergency Hotline (+1-919-684-9111)
Non-Emergency Procedures:
STEP 1. Call DAN’s Non-Emergency Medical Information Line (+1-919-684-2948)
QUICK TIP:
Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, research the availability and location of emergency medical services at your destination. Adjust your dive plan accordingly and have a realistic emergency action plan.
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As divers, we’re all familiar with the demands of traveling with dive gear. Luckily, routine maintenance and careful storage of gear can not only make your diving safer, but it can make your trip planning easier. The following guidelines will help you make sure your gear is ready to go when you are:
| Item(s) | Before you Dive | After you Dive | Storage | Professional Servicing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mask, snorkel and fins | Keep well organized to minimize the risk of their being kicked, stepped on or tripped over. | Rinse and dry well. | Pack and store carefully so they’re not crushed by the heavier gear. | Not applicable. |
| BC/BCD | Test before you dive. | Rinse the outside and flush the bladder with fresh water. Hang to dry. | After drying, partially inflate jacket for storage. | Have professionally inspected annually; remember the low pressure hose and dump valve. |
| Régulateur | Test function as soon as you set up your gear. | Rinse and clean while still connected to cylinder and pressurized. Leave out to dry. | Keep dust cap in place and secured. Store in a regulator bag. | Service at least once a year. |
| Wetsuit, boots, gloves and hood | If necessary, lubricate zippers. | Rinse, turn inside out, and hang to dry. If wetsuit has an unpleasant odor, use wetsuit shampoo in postdive rinse. | Store in the shade, as neoprene is susceptible to UV damage. | Not applicable. |
| Ordinateur de plongée | Check battery icon. | Rinse and dry. | Store in a dry, cool, ventilated area. | Service every one to two years, or per the manufacturer’s recommendation. |
| Cylinder | Handle with extreme care, as a pressurized cylinder presents a risk of explosion. Secure tightly for transportation. | Rinse thoroughly and let dry. Regularly remove tank boot to prevent a buildup of salt and debris. | Never drain completely of gas. Reduce pressure to the lowest reading on the pressure gauge. Keep a dry dust cap on cylinder valve. | Make a visual inspection once a year. Perform a hydrostatic test every five years. |
Voici les sept principales erreurs à éviter :
Rares sont les personnes qui jouissent d'une santé parfaite tout au long de leur vie. L'adoption d'un mode de vie sain dès le début de la vie peut contribuer à retarder les affections liées au vieillissement.
Lorsque des problèmes de santé se présentent, il est important d'en discuter avec votre fournisseur de soins de santé, de mettre en œuvre les interventions appropriées et d'adopter des modifications. Si vous êtes conscient de votre état de santé et que vous faites les ajustements nécessaires, la plongée peut être une activité récréative qui dure toute la vie.
Avant de plonger, vous devez évaluer honnêtement si vous êtes médicalement apte à plonger. Soyez attentif aux signes de maladie aiguë (comme la congestion) et familiarisez-vous avec les risques et les précautions essentielles associés à toute maladie chronique.
Maladie aiguë qui dure plus de quelques jours ou qui vous laisse une sensation d'épuisement doit vous inciter à consulter un médecin.
retard à la plongée.
Maladies chroniques peut affecter votre aptitude à prendre des risques en plongée, même si vous êtes performant dans d'autres activités.
Lors de votre examen médical annuel ou en cas de changement de votre état de santé, consultez votre médecin pour vous assurer que vous avez l'autorisation médicale de plonger.
Si vous avez des questions ou si vous souhaitez trouver un médecin près de chez vous qui connaît bien la médecine de plongée, envoyez un courriel à l'adresse suivante .
Être un plongeur en bonne forme physique signifie que vous avez une capacité aérobique, une santé cardiovasculaire et une force physique suffisantes pour répondre aux exigences de l'environnement de plongée. Pouvez-vous lutter contre un courant ? Effectuer une longue nage en surface ? Aider un binôme en cas d'urgence ? Tous les plongeurs doivent être physiquement capables d'accomplir ces tâches essentielles.
Voici quelques conseils pour vous aider à améliorer votre condition physique en vue de la plongée :
Pour éviter un risque accru de maladie de décompression, DAN recommande d'éviter tout exercice physique intense pendant les 24 heures qui suivent la plongée.
Suivant : Erreur #2 - Négliger l'entretien adéquat du matériel >
L'équipement de plongée est un équipement de survie. Chaque fois que vous plongez, vous vous aventurez dans un environnement fascinant, mais aussi impitoyable ; assurez-vous que vous plongez avec un équipement qui fonctionne correctement.
Suivant : Erreur #3 - Planification insuffisante de la plongée >
L'une des étapes les plus importantes avant la plongée est la planification de la plongée. Renseignez-vous le plus possible à l'avance sur les sites où vous comptez plonger.
Suivant : Erreur #4 - Manque de contrôle de la flottabilité >
Il n'est pas surprenant que les blessures les plus courantes chez les plongeurs soient liées à des problèmes de flottabilité - barotraumatismes, remontées incontrôlées, blessures dues à la vie marine et autres - qui pourraient être évités avec un peu d'entraînement et d'attention aux détails.
La physique de la descente et de la remontée nécessite un ajustement conscient basé sur la protection de l'exposition, l'environnement de plongée et le choix de l'équipement.
Les avantages du contrôle de la flottabilité valent vraiment l'investissement en temps, en entretien et en pratique pour améliorer votre plongée et vous aider à éviter les blessures.