Scuba Diving

Informative speech-SCUBA Diving

April 24, 2000

Introduction

Have you ever closed your eyes and listen to a song so intensely you felt like you were there? Have you ever pictured a memory and felt like you were in it. This is known as sensory deprivation. This happens by blocking out some senses and using only 1 or 2 others. I’m going to introduce you to a new experience that uses the same ideas. It’s known by most people as scuba diving. By using only your eyes and blocking out everything else, a whole new world opens up to you. Some training is necessary before you dive, but the payoff is worth the effort.

Body

1) What is S.C.U.B.A. diving

a) Definitions (Technical diving, Nitrox, Trimix, BCD, Regulator)

b) Different equipment (wet. dry suit, fins, mask, BCD, Tanks 50-100psi, Regulator, knife)

c) Cost for equipment & rental (package 500-5000, 80-???)

2) Where to go for fun

a) Hawaii (exotic fish)

b) Cayman Island’s (turtles & sharks)

c) Australia (great barrier reef)

3) Safety & precautions

a) Training (32 hrs + open dive, 60 hrs International cert.

b) Pre-dive checklist (BCD, regulator & lube, tank, mask,

c) Common mistakes (130 ft max, 15ft-3min deco,

Conclusion

With anything that is fun in life, there are some risks. But with the proper training and safety knowledge from a certified instructor, you could open up a whole new world of adventure and exploration to yourself. Most likely you will find great memory’s to last a lifetime. But who knows, maybe you would find some sunken treasure.