SNORKELER

What is the Snorkeler course?

Snorkeling is the use of mask fins and snorkel to primarily swim on the surface while being able to keep your face in the water without having to lift your head to breathe. Periodically you may dive below the surface for a short period of time to exam something closer.

The Snorkeler course is designed to give students the necessary skills to efficiently snorkel in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.

Who this course is for:

•   - Persons interested in underwater exploration

What will I learn?

The Snorkeler course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

•   - The aquatic environment
•   - Physics and physiology
•   - Snorkeling equipment
•   - Accessories
•   - Planning your dive
•   - Properly prepare, don, and adjust all snorkeling equipment
•   - Perform a buddy check, and demonstrate good use of the buddy system
•   - Safely conduct exits and entries either from land, or boat
•   - Achieve neutral buoyancy
•   - Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel
•   - Proper use of buoyancy compensator device/snorkel vest
•   - Surface dives
•   - Proper use of hand signals

Minimum requirements:

•   - Complete all open water requirements efficiently
•   - Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

How do I take this course?

•   - The Snorkeler course is available in eLearning
•   - Pool and open water training not included. Contact us for full course cost.