Last weekend, the diving group of the university sports department at KIT (TSG Karlsruhe) and the diving club Koralle Muggensturm e.V. (TCK Muggensturm) organized a combined seminar on the topic of "Orientation and group leadership in diving". The aim was to accompany the 16 newly certified divers on their next stage of training and to teach them more safety and responsibility in the water.

Friday - Theory: from dive preparation to completion

The course kicked off on Friday evening in the Muggensturm clubhouse. The theory unit was led by our instructors Tobias and Carsten. The focus was on the entire process chain of a dive - from careful preparation on land, through briefing and execution under water, to debriefing and follow-up after the dive.

Saturday - Orientation: theory and practice

On Saturday morning, the theory of "underwater orientation" took place directly on the shore of Lake Streiköpflesee. Then it was off into the water, where the participants completed their first practical exercises. Under the guidance of our instructors Tobias, Lukas, Carsten, Adrian, Finn, Jan and Stephanie, they practised using a compass and natural aids to reliably stay on course and find their way safely underwater - a fundamental skill for any independent dive.

Sunday - Group leadership in practice

Sunday was all about practical group leadership. Realistic scenarios with artificially generated incidents were simulated in several dives. The seminar participants had to take on the role of group leaders, make decisions and lead their diving group safely. They were supported and accompanied by our experienced team of instructors, reinforced by Rudi and Elke, who were on hand with advice and targeted feedback.

Conclusion

The combined seminar was a complete success and offered the participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain important practical experience. Thanks to the close cooperation between TSG Karlsruhe and TCK Muggensturm, it was possible to organize an all-round successful training weekend. Special thanks go to all the instructors involved, Tobias, Lukas, Carsten, Adrian, Finn, Jan, Stephanie, Rudi and Elke, who organized the seminar with great commitment and accompanied the divers.