Stuck in a Wreck | The Moment Everything Went Wrong

I got stuck inside a wreck I knew better than anyone. This is the story of my close call on HMNZS Canterbury — and how complacency nearly cost me my life.In this solo episode of Speaking Sidemount, brought to you by XDEEP, I break down a real close call during a wreck-penetration dive on the HMNZS Canterbury in New Zealand.Despite years of experience, deep familiarity with the wreck, and even writing a dive guide for it, I made a series of small decisions that led to an entanglement in a confined space — just metres from my buddy, who had no idea I was in trouble.This episode is not about a dramatic rescue — it’s about how complacency, narcosis, configuration, and team separation can quietly stack up and put even experienced divers at risk.If you dive sidemount, wrecks, caves, or any overhead environment, this is a must-listen.🔑 What you’ll learn:How experienced divers get into trouble.The real risk of complacency in familiar environments,How narcosis subtly influences decision-makingWhy configuration matters in wreck penetrationThe importance of team positioning and disciplineHow to slow down and make better decisions underwater👍 Like this episode? Please Share — it really helps grow the show and support future content.💥 Powered by XDEEP → www.xdeep.eu📘 Purchase "The Canterbury Wreck - A Diver's Guide" New Zealand → www.sidemountpros.com/storeRest of World → https://a.co/d/0iduWFAh📘 Grab Steve's "Sidemount Fundamentals" eBook → www.sidemountpros.com/store