The Basics of Snorkling
Snorkling is a water activity where the person dons a snorkel with a mask and maybe some fins to be able to enjoy viewing the ocean. A snorkel allows an individual to breathe air and at the same time observe the ocean under him using the face mask. Snorkling can be lots of fun and educational too.
The Right Fit
Making sure that your snorkling gear is the right fit for you is a prerequisite to heading for the water. Gear that is too tight will affect your comfort and too loose will allow the water to get into your mask. If you opt to use fins, make sure that it fits you well to ensure that the effort your make to propel yourself around the water is not wasted. The snorkel that you buy should fit well with your face mask. You need to position the snorkel in such a way that water does not go into it when you float in the surface.
Ascending And Descending
Snorkling is not only limited to the surface of the water. You can enjoy snorkling more if you dive underwater for a short while to see things up close. To descend to a certain comfortable depth, you need to take in a breath of air through the snorkel and then point your head downwards to where you wish to descend. Water will enter the snorkel so you must remember not to breathe in through it. Snorkling upwards is just as easy as tilting your head upwards to the surface. Upon reaching the surface, blow air through the snorkel to clear to accumulated water out of it. You can continue snorkling when there is no more water in the snorkel.
Extraneous movements will use up a lot of air so as much as possible do not exert too much unnecessary effort under water. When snorkling, movements must be calm and relaxed so as not to scare away the marine life that you wish to see. Relaxed movements also ensure that you glide slowly through the water surface. This way, you can see more things compared to a faster speed.
Snorkling Hazards
Snorkling can be hazardous if you do not keep safety in mind. Be careful maneuvering near coral because these can cut you with their sharp edges. Some marine life may also see you as a threat and attack you. Some fish have sharp teeth that can cut coral so it is wise to keep your distance from them as well.
