<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>If you dive sidemount, wrecks, caves, or any overhead environment, this is a must-listen.</p><p>🔑 What you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How experienced divers get into trouble.</p></li><li><p>The real risk of complacency in familiar environments,</p></li><li><p>How narcosis subtly influences decision-making</p></li><li><p>Why configuration matters in wreck penetration</p></li><li><p>The importance of team positioning and discipline</p></li><li><p>How to slow down and make better decisions underwater</p></li></ul><p>👍 Like this episode? Please Share — it really helps grow the show and support future content.</p><p>💥 Powered by XDEEP → <a href="https://www.xdeep.eu/" target="_blank">www.xdeep.eu</a></p><p>📘 Purchase &quot;The Canterbury Wreck - A Diver&#39;s Guide&quot; </p><p>New Zealand → <a href="https://www.sidemountpros.com/store" target="_blank">www.sidemountpros.com/store</a></p><p>Rest of World → <a href="https://a.co/d/0iduWFAh" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0iduWFAh</a></p><p>📘 Grab Steve&#39;s &quot;Sidemount Fundamentals&quot; eBook → <a href="https://www.sidemountpros.com/store" target="_blank">www.sidemountpros.com/store</a></p>