curious about SSI dive credit

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curious about SSI dive credit

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In my log book I have to fill out a nice reasonable level of dive detail. It's a great recap to provide future recollection of events. I like this a lot. However at the bottom of the page there is a place for the dive professional to sign off.

If I dive with a buddy there is no dive professional with us. Curious if that dive cannot be registered without a dive professional. Is that somehow an optional verification of some sort?
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IMO, it's totally optional and just for fun.

Your log book is (or should be) simply for your own enjoyment. Resorts or instructors may occasionally ask to see a copy -- although this seems kind of dopey because many of us use online or electronic log books, and log entries can be forged. It isn't a legal document.
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Some resorts also have fancy stamps for that area. Anyone can sign that part for you.
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Okay, thanks for the feedback, I was curious about the official capacity of this.
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As an instructor I sign peoples' log books when we finish a class. I don't know why; it's the certification card that counts. :)
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It's just a reminder who your buddy was...Dive Boats also have cool stamps or stickers for your log books...
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Scubak wrote:It's just a reminder who your buddy was...Dive Boats also have cool stamps or stickers for your log books...
Lots of fun creating memories...
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I store all my dives on Subsurface because I like looking at them on my phone when I'm not busy.
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I look at Northwest Dive Club when I'm not busy. :)
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