Side mount seemed like the great thing since sliced bread, so I got that certification too.

Unfortunately, for shore entry, it’s horrible.  The first time after my certification I did it at Monterey Bay, it was really heavy and I got knocked around by the waves.  Now I see why nobody does it around here.

Apparently to be invited to many of the cooler dives, people want to make sure you can take care of yourself somewhat better and require you be a rescue diver, so that was the next certification to do.

Did this one with PADI as the shop is close to work.