15 Buddy Check Sayings to Remember BRWAF

You're all geared up and ready to dive in, but hold up...have you done your buddy check? 

A buddy check is a crucial final step before you head underwater, but it's often forgotten because divers can't remember what to check. If you’re a new diver or a more casual diver, it’s to not recall when you were first taught.

As you learned in your open water scuba diving course you want to BWRAF (say what?!). Check your:

• B - BCD/Buoyancy
• W - Weights 
• R - Released 
• A - Air 
• F - Final Ok

In PADI they often use the mnemonic Begin With Review And Friend, but I’ve found that doesn’t make much sense and it’s no gonna stick with you.

Here are 15 fun and memorable sayings or mnemonics you can actually remember for your BWRAF buddy check. 

1. Because We Really Aren't Fish (my personal favourite)
2. Blue Whales Really Are Fun
3. Big Waves Rushing Above Fins
4. Breathing Water Really Ain't Fun
5. Barracudas Will Really Act Fast
6. Barf Will Really Attract Fish
7. Below Water Reefs Are Fragile
8. Belugas Will Really Attract Friends
9. Bends Will Ruin All Fun
10. Being Wary Reduces All Failures
11. Burger With Relish And Fries
12. Big White Rabbits Are Fluffy
13. Beans With Rice And Fish
14. Barry White Records Are Funky
15. Bruce Wills Rocks All Films (or Ruins)

Which is your favourite mnemonic? Do you have one we should add to the list? Share with us below in the comments.

Photo by Laya Clode