Madiera this Saturday

[jasondbaker]

It sounds like the biggest problem was his inability to don fins properly. I saw the same thing happen with a buddy when he jumped into Superior at the Hesper access. He didn't have his fins on yet and the waves were slamming him against the breakwall. You are really at the mercy of the waves and current without your fins.

Also, I like to put some air in my wing before entering the water to establish boyancy right away. That way I don't have to deal with multiple tasks if I encounter a problem.

I'm not sure if Gillenvy is being too hard on Scubafreak or not. If Scubafreak is an instructor, he may need to take a trip to the woodshed. But my guess is that the experience was the appropriate punishment for his mistakes. He can use the experience as a way to educate others. If it can happen to an instructor it can happen to anyone. It has definitely made me stop and think.