1. BSAC AI Course Gozo Underwater Search Techniques A brief odyssey by Darin Edmunds

2. BSAC AI Course Gozo About searching underwater… Water Weather Divers Swim lines Circular Towed Snag line Jackstay Grid Bottom Flat Undulating Sloping Size Colour Fragility ITVO? GPS coords Transits Ropes Boats Floats Open Water Shore Size ConditionsConditions HydrologyHydrology Search ItemSearch Item EquipmentEquipment PositionPosition AreaArea TechniquesTechniques Considerations The Circular Search

3. BSAC AI Course Gozo Circular Search - Setup Essential Equipment Shot line (12-15mm) Shot Weight (15-25kg) Buoy (50Kg buoyancy) Searches must be 100% Data line/marker Swim line Overlapping vision/touch Techniques

4. BSAC AI Course Gozo Semi-circular search Snag methodAdaptations…

5. BSAC AI Course GozoUnsuitability……  Non-tidal search area  30m radius limit*  Not suitable for slopes* Increasing saw tooth profile

6. BSAC AI Course Gozo Circular Search… Summary Techniques

7. BSAC AI Course Gozo The End Thank you