IDC PREP: Today was the first day of our instructor training. Its actually called a pre IDC for two days since its not really required. We took a sample test to start the day off. It took about 2 hours to complete. We didn't grade them yet so I don't know how I did. There are 6 people in the class and we have 2 instructors team teaching us. Jungle Jim and Peter Wilcox are both extremely professional, helpful and knowledgable. They may everything understandable so its just a matter of remembering everything.

In the afternoon we went and practiced our in water skills again. We removed our masks, scuba gear, weights and did bouyancy checks along with other scuba skills. Since we were actually demontrating the skills it took a really long time. The first thing you demo is putting all the equipment together. That took a while and with our wet suits on we were all about to pass out. Once we got into the water everyone cooled off quickly and we had a fun afternoon practicing the skills.

Later we listened to a presentation about the coral and coral reefs. It was an oustanding presentation and I learned a tremendous amount about the reef. It makes you appreciate everything and want to learn more.