Reel and Guideline Use for Wreck Diving

Welcome to your Wreck Diving or Advanced Tech Wreck Diving course with Chang Diving Center! In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of reel and guideline use for wreck or cave diving. Proper preparation and practice are essential for safe penetration dives.

Essential Equipment

• Spools, Reel, or Guideline
• Line Markers

Preparing Your Reel and Guideline

• Unwind your line fully and inspect for damage or knots. Replace or repair if necessary.
• Ensure your line markers are prepared and properly labeled with initials.
• Plan the dive mission with your team. Assign roles: Diver 1 (line deployment), Diver 2 (light), Diver 3 (support).

General Rules for Reel and Guideline Use

• Never dive in overhead environments without proper training.
• Always set your own line if unsure of the existing line’s reliability.
• Place your guideline under existing lines; never cross over them.
• The first diver to enter is always the last to exit.

Penetration and Line Handling

Attach your guideline securely outside the wreck or cave. Tie off at the first solid point and perform a second tie-off for added safety. Always deploy your line approximately 15 cm above the bottom, avoiding sharp objects. Use directional markers at junctions for clear exit routes.

Training Dive Sites

• HTMS Chang Wreck
• T11 Wreck

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