Snorkel Techniques

Snorkelling Techniques ST/1

We will cover

• Finning techniques • Snorkel Clearing • Mask Clearing • Snorkel Clearing • Five Entries • Snorkel Surface Dives • Three forward rolls • Three backward rolls • Fin underwater for 25 m Snorkelling Techniques ST/2

We will cover

• Recover gear from bottom of pool and refit • Snorkel 25m with mask on forehead • Fin underwater 25m without mask Snorkelling Techniques ST/2a

Finning Technique

• Keep Fins under the water • Use strong, gentle kicks of the whole leg • Take each kick through to completion Snorkelling Techniques ST/3

Snorkel Clearing

• Return to the surface • Give a strong, sharp blow into the snorkel Snorkelling Techniques ST/4

Mask Clearing

• Half fill mask with water –

Lift the top of mask slightly away from face

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To clear

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Look up

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Hold mask against forehead with heel of hand

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Exhale through nose

Snorkelling Techniques ST/5

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Silent Entry

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Sit on the edge of the pool

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Place both hands next to each other on the edge of the pool

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Push yourself into the pool

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Clear snorkel

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Give ok when comfortable

Snorkelling Techniques ST/6a

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Step Entry

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Stand on the edge of the pool

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Hold mask and snorkel against face

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Step forward into water

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Clear snorkel

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Give ok signal when comfortable

Snorkelling Techniques ST/6b

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Backward Roll Entry

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Crouch on the edge of the pool with back facing the water

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Hold mask and snorkel against face

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Hold hand against back

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Roll backwards into water

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Clear snorkel

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Give ok signal when comfortable

Snorkelling Techniques ST/6c

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Forward Roll Entry

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Crouch on the edge of the pool facing towards the water

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Hold mask and snorkel against face

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Hold hand against back

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Roll forwards into water

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Clear snorkel

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Give ok signal when comfortable

Snorkelling Techniques ST/6d

Snorkel Surface Dives

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Head first surface dive (Duck Dive)

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Fin forwards

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Point head towards bottom of pool

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Pull yourself below the water with your hands

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Kick your fins to push yourself under the water

Snorkelling Techniques ST/7a

Snorkel Surface Dives

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Feet first surface dive

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Tread vertically in the water

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Kick upwards

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Put your hands above your head

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Sink to the bottom of the pool and fin along the bottom of pool

Snorkelling Techniques ST/7b

3 Forward Rolls

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Snorkel dive to the bottom

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Tuck knees into body

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Rotate around using arms

Snorkelling Techniques ST/8

3 Backward Rolls

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Lie on back

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Arch back

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Pull head towards bottom of pool using hands

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Keep back arched and keep swimming with hands

Snorkelling Techniques ST/9

Snorkel Gear Recovery

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Place gear on the bottom of the pool Duck dive down and put on mask Clear mask Put on fins Put snorkel in mouth Return to surface Clear snorkel Give ok signal

Snorkelling Techniques ST/10

Other Snorkel Techniques

• Fin underwater for 25 m • Snorkel 25m with mask on forehead • Fin underwater 25m without mask Snorkelling Techniques ST/11