A great dive is inevitably a planned dive.
An interesting site, a reliable and like-minded buddy, perfect weather and water conditions, a stress-free trip, easy access to the water and thorough dive planning make for a great day of diving.
The resources available in this section and your diver training will help you plan successful dives. Risk assessments are a key aspect of successful dive planning is proper risk assessment which requires consideration of all aspects of safety in advance of the dive.