Divers are taught to navigate with a continuous guideline
Divers are trained to use a continuous guideline in cave diving, to make the journey from the entrance to the surface easier and safer. These lines can be either directional or non-directional. They must be visible in all conditions. The diver’s guideline (also known as the diver’s jump line) is also called the diver’s safety line. It connects the diver's lines and is also used as a safety line in case of a problem.
There are three main types of markers that divers use to guide them through the caves. Line arrows (or permanent line markers) can be used as visual and tactile guides. The arrows also indicate the direction of the exit. They can also be used to mark jump points within the cave.
They must be able and willing to search for a lost guideline
The ability to find a lost guideline is one of the most essential safety skills that a diver should have when diving into a cave. There are several techniques that can help a diver locate a guideline. You can use a touch signal or an underwater chart to locate a guideline.
A guideline is used by divers to indicate safe passage through caves. The length of the diver's dive will dictate whether the guideline should be mounted on a reel, or a spool. An example of this is an open water diver who may only require a 50-metre guidance line. However, a cave diver will need multiple reels with different lengths.
They must have the appropriate equipment
When diving into caves, it's essential to have the right scuba equipment to make sure that you're comfortable and safe. Cave water can be quite cold, so you may want to wear a wet suit if you're planning a long dive. A waterproof notebook is a great idea, as it can be used to record any reference information that you need during your dive. These notes can be helpful during decompression stops or navigation within the cave.
Divers should have additional fins, and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving is dangerous. Divers must be equipped with the right equipment to avoid injury. Cave divers should have specialized equipment as there is often high water pressure in caves. It can be heavy, so choose carefully.
They must be self-controlled and disciplined
To dive into caves, you must be disciplined and have a good safety training. Cave divers are often limited in visibility, so cave divers must rely on their senses more than their knowledge. Cave divers should be able to maintain calm and control their breathing in these situations.
Once the diver has entered the cave, they must remove the scooter from the water and swim for three to four hundred yards until they reach the end. The cave may be very tight and have high levels of silt. While it is simple to reach the end of the line, divers should not actively seek this marker. Team protocols, blind staging, simulation of a silt out caused by a tank being dropped on sediment are all part of the training process.