You're finally packed for that dream dive vacation you've been planning all miserable winter. As you slip your C-card in your wallet, you wonder, "Gee, how long has it been since I last dived? Oh well. It'll all come back to me once I'm in the water. Besides, the dive outfit down there is safe and professional." Dive operators appreciate the vote of confidence, but the best hands to be in are your own. Unlike tennis or basketball, the consequences of a long layoff from diving can be more severe than a sore elbow or a lousy jump shot.
