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Snorkeling Guidelines
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1. Always snorkel with a buddy.
2. It is important to gradually increase the duration of breath holds,
in order to minimize the chance of blacking out. One member of the buddy
team should remain on the surface to observe and assist if required
while the other dives. |
3. Equalization should be started while you are still at the surface and
continued periodically during descent. Equalization should always be
carried out prior to the onset of pressure and pain.
4. Practice the use of you equipment in a swimming pool before venturing
into open water.
5. Take snorkeling instructions from a qualified instructor to improve
your skills and confidence.
6. Never dive head first into the water.
7. Always carry some type of floatation device and tow a dive flag
during all snorkeling activities.
8. Always exit the water if you are cold and/or tired. |
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9. Do not snorkel when you have a cold. Head congestion
makes ear equalizing difficult or impossible.
10. Snorkeling equipment is not a substitute for swimming ability. Do
not use this equipment unless you have the ability to swim without any
aids. |
11. Never wear ear plugs underwater. The pressure can
drive the plugs into your ear drums and cause injury.
12. Always wear sun protection. This can be in the form of a sunscreen
designed for water-sports use, through Rash Guards and Sun Shirts or a
combination of the two. |
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