Introduction
This snorkeling course is designed to
give students the necessary skills to safely snorkel in conditions
similar to their training without the direct supervision of
an instructor.
Qualifications Of Graduates
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates
may:
1. Snorkel in conditions similar to their training.
2. Enroll in an SDI Open Water Diver Course.
Student Pre-Requisites
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
2. Be a minimum age of four (4) with parental consent.
Course Structure And Duration
Open Water execution:
1. Students must complete one (1) snorkeling
trip and remain in the water for twenty (20) minutes.
2. All snorkeling trips must be completed during daylight
hours.
3.8 Required Equipment
Mask, Snorkel and Fins. (Hire equiptment is
available for $15)
Required Subject Areas
Instructors may use any additional text or materials
that they feel help present these topics. The following topics
must be covered during this course:
- The Aquatic Environment
- Vision
- Light
- Sound
- Heat loss
- Tides
- Currents
- Waves
- Surge
- Marine Life injuries
- Equalization Techniques
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Weight Systems
- Accessories
- Dive Flag
- Rescue Signal
Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements
Students are required to successfully complete
the following snorkeling skills:
1. Properly prepare, don, and adjust all skin
diving equipment.
2. Perform a buddy check, and demonstrate good use of the
buddy system.
3. Safely conduct exits and entries either from land or boat.
4. Achieve neutral buoyancy.
5. Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel.
6. Proper use of Buoyancy Control Device / Snorkel vest.
7. Surface Dives.
8. Proper use of hand signals.
COST $35
What to bring
1. Towel
2. Swimmers
3. Snorkeling gear
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