The schedule for theory lessons was very tight. It began Saturday the 18th ten o'clock in the morning. We were taking our fin-swimming practice before that. The lessons treated such subjects as 1) how to plan a diving event, 2) what is technical committee of Finnish Sportdiver's Assosiation doing and how to report abnormalities which occur when diving, 3) how to prepare oneself for diving accidents and how to plan search, rescue and evacuation, and last but not least 4)diving physics, fysiology and dive tables. The day ended around 18.00.
Sunday morning caught us in the pool at 8.00. We practiced how to rescue a person who he is struggling on the surface and also already unconcious in the bottom. We learnt also, how to drag him to the shore alone and with a help from a partner. All this was done with and without basic diving gear (mask, snorker and fins). The rescuing is quite demanding especially without any gear.
The theory lessons continued at 10.30. A real sea captain gave us a glimpse of seamanship and told us how to survive when in charge of a vessel. For me this was a new area of expertice, because I do not have a slightest idea of these marine things. I have only a tiny rowing boat... Before lunch break we were informed about the legal aspects of diving. There are some regulations in different acts, which must be observed. After lunch detailed information of diving gear was given. The purpose was to give us an idea of how regulators and such function, how they may malfunction and how to fix the problem if it is possible. Next three hours went quite rapidly discussing about leadership, individual, group and the duties of a leader. The professional psychologist was able to entangle theory and practice in a clever way to a useful solution.
The day ended with written examination. The theory was over at 18.00. The summer will see us qualifying in practice...
CMAS P3 course with our instructor. In the front from left kneeling Pasi Kylmäniemi (Kyröskosken VPK)and Satu Rinne (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat). Back standing from left Timo Lager (Kyröskosken VPK), Erkki Nieminen (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat) J-P Tanner (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat, CMAS M3) and Mika Hiltunen (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat).
Reino Hyppönen (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat, CMAS M3) giving lecture about the law and diving. Timo Lager, Mika Hiltunen and Erkki Nieminen paying attention.
Marko Kauppinen (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat, CMAS M3) and the secrets of diving equipment. Around table Pasi Kylmäniemi, Timo Lager and Satu Rinne. J-P Tanner lurking in the background.
Coffee and discussion at Kaleva swimming center, Tampere. From left Timo Vikman (Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat, CMAS P4), Marko Kauppinen, J-P Tanner and Erkki Nieminen.