Dive logs are a common sight around dive shops these days. Keeping them after every dive is a habit all scuba divers are encouraged to develop from their first scuba course, and which many divers continue throughout their diving careers. But, why do we keep dive logs?
Dive logs were first used to ensure safe dive planning of repetitive dives. Divers would record the information from previous dives in a logbook, so that they could calculate the safe parameters for their next one. With the advent of dive computers, planning has become largely obsolete. But there are other reasons to keep dive logs.
Here are some of them.
- Dive logs are proof of your experience as a diver.
- Dive logs are a valuable reference for future dives
- A dive log is a learning tool for divers who want to improve their skills
- Dive logs allow you to capture and preserve your memories
- Keeping dive logs creates a connection
- Keeping dive logs doesn’t have to be tedious
It’s up to you. Ultimately, the choice of whether or not to log your dives is a personal one. The amount of information you record is up to you. Keep in mind that you will never regret keeping a dive log but you might regret not doing so. (Source: deepblu.com)
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