

Having to think, process, and phrase properly what you experienced helps you solidify the memories of this particular dive.

Several studies have shown that writing with pen and paper stimulate the brain to process thoughts more clearly. Keeping track of your experience level will help you show what will and will not be a good fit for you. They will be looking at the amount of dives, where you’re dived and when you last dived, to get an idea of your experience level. While a logbook is very personal, and isn’t in any way an official document, some dive shops and operators might ask to see your logbook. I’ll list the 7 of my best reasons to write in your logbook, but I’m sure most divers can give you several more. However, there are also very practical benefits to logging your dives. Logging dives helps you process the experience of your dive and enjoy it for a little bit longer. Why does it even matter to log? And what should you be writing anyway? In this article, we’ll look into why, what, and how you should be logging your dives, to get the most out of your dive log.Īnd there’s a bonus: at the end of the article is a downloadable free PDF template, so you can print your own logbook refills! Why should you log your dives?

When you started diving, you were probably eagerly logging every dive the minute you were back on dry land.īut as time goes by, logging starts to feel more like an afterthought. The why, what and how of logging every dive (with free printable PDF)
