As the UK governments start to layout the road map out of lockdown we can start to look at how we best return to diving.
Each country in the UK has its own path which you can view by visiting the government website :- https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
With dive centres starting to up to open from the 29th March 2021 and over the Easter period, now is the time to actively consider the question “am I fit and ready to dive?”. We have already provided a copy of the “Preparation for a return to dive UK sites and seas” on the 19th February (https://saa.org.uk/preparation-for-a-return-to-diving/ ). I would urge everyone to start your preparation now to be completely ready for your first dive, after what has been the longest break from diving for the vast majority of divers. When you do start to dive again proceed with caution and take gentle steps to build up your dive fitness.
There has been some reports suggesting that divers should take a break from diving following the Covid-19 vaccination. We have sought medical advice on these reports and the advice provided is:
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- Take advantage of having the vaccine, both doses. This is the best route out of the pandemic.
- Follow your government guidelines, social distancing remains important at this time and we must not let our guard down now.
- The Covid vaccine can be regarded in the same way as any other vaccine, if you don’t feel well then you shouldn’t go diving.
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A very simple set of rules.
Take care and stay safe.
Steve Orange, SAA National Diving Officer
