Sinait Ilocos Sur, November 7, 2019 - I had the chance to try the Scuba Diving with Dive Ilocos Sur. PGIS DIVE CENTER is an eco-tourism project of Gov. Ryan Singson aimed to help grow tourism in the province, provide alternative livelihood to coastal communities and reduce fishing pressures on the beautiful marine resources. Two diving spots are near me since the weather is not cooperating the Diving Master decided to do my Intro Diving in Sinait.
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Ride a bus bound to Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Tell the conductor to drop you off in Vigan Ilocos Sur, Vigan Library(Dive Ilocos Sur HQ). Fare: 800pesos - 1000pesos. ($18 - $20)
- The Dive Ilocos Sur will bring you to the Diving Spots.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Full Body Rashguard or Rashguard
- Sunscreen
- 2000pesos for Discover Scuba Diving payment.
We parked in Dadalaquiten's Barangay Hall, They are very welcoming and ready to assist you. They'll ask you to register your rame for your own safety maybe. I'm quite nervous and hesitant doing the scuba. I never had a proper swimming lesson in my life. I almost overthink what if the Air Tank didn't make it thru. HAHA.
The weather is not that sunny because of the low-pressure area. While the Dive Ilocos Sur Team is still preparing the gear. I still have minutes to decide I'm going to pursue this.
Before going into the water, there will be safety guidelines and basic scuba skills. The water has weight and exerts pressure. The deeper you go, the more pressure water exerts. Pressure has no effect on water, but it does affect air. They will also explain all the equipment you'll use during the dive, and help you put it on and adjust it. They will also teach you the hand signal and you need to remember every signal because this will help you communicate underwater.
Going down, you add air to air spaces to equalize them. You can do this easily because you carry your air supply with you. If you feel discomfort at any time you can signal it to the Diving Master.
Your lungs are your most important air space to equalize as you go up and won in the water. Breath continuously - never hold your breath.
- Holding Breath traps air in the lungs.
- Trapped are expands as you go up.
- Failing to breathe normally may result in lung overexpansion and can cause serious injury or death.
- Continuously Inhale and Exhale.
- Take it slow, especially while going up.
Using your fins for swimming. Keep your arms at your sides. Point your toes and keep your body straight. Kick slowly from hips with your knees bent slightly. Move slowly and glide along.
This is my Intro Diving experience and planning to do the second diving with underwater shots.
I'm Nickah Tolentino, a digital nomad, a blogger, a fur mom of 7 Shiz tzu, 2 Beagle and 1 Chinese Sharpei, and most especially a loving Partner.
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