Wow... Great lesson learned.
I have witnessed a few sambas and backouts during pool sessions, but none in open water yet... touch wood.
Your recounts of the events are vivid and educational. Thanks for sharing them with us.
The last B.O. I witnessed was at the PFD clinic in Cayman. My buddy really pushed himself on the static and did a text book B.O. with a laryngospasm and did the 'breathing through a straw' thing. Mask came off and a few puffs across the face brought him around. Of course, he had to watch the video of himself because he swore he was fine and that we were making it up... an even more dangerous situation. He didn't even realize he was past his limit. All this to say that Kirk has the right idea by focussing his clinics on safety first. Helps with the repeat business!
Cheers,
Matt Charlton
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