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1. How To SnorkelHow To Snorkel
By Jonathan BryantBy Jonathan Bryant

2. What is Snorkeling?What is Snorkeling?
• Snorkeling is a water activity in which yourSnorkeling is a water activity in which your
face is underwater, and you are wearing aface is underwater, and you are wearing a
snorkel, mask, and flippers.snorkel, mask, and flippers.
• The snorkel is a long tube that allows youThe snorkel is a long tube that allows you
to breathe while your face is underwater.to breathe while your face is underwater.
• It is also referred to as skin diving.It is also referred to as skin diving.

3. What is SnorkelingWhat is Snorkeling
• Many people enjoy snorkeling because itMany people enjoy snorkeling because it
is an easier alternative to scuba diving.is an easier alternative to scuba diving.
• People who snorkel don’t need to wear thePeople who snorkel don’t need to wear the
air tanks that are needed for scuba diving.air tanks that are needed for scuba diving.
• In snorkeling, you don’t have to raise yourIn snorkeling, you don’t have to raise your
head because the snorkel allows you tohead because the snorkel allows you to
breathe.breathe.

4. The History of SnorkelingThe History of Snorkeling
• Before the snorkel was invented, peopleBefore the snorkel was invented, people
had been free-diving for centuries.had been free-diving for centuries.
• In Korea and Japan, female divers calledIn Korea and Japan, female divers called
Ama divers would collect shells andAma divers would collect shells and
seaweed.seaweed.
• In the Mediterranean, people would dive toIn the Mediterranean, people would dive to
collect sponges at the bottom of the sea.collect sponges at the bottom of the sea.

5. The History of SnorkelingThe History of Snorkeling
• Alexander the great was fascinated withAlexander the great was fascinated with
underwater life. He would observe fish inunderwater life. He would observe fish in
what he called “the glass barrel”. It waswhat he called “the glass barrel”. It was
simply a glass cylinder that he could fitsimply a glass cylinder that he could fit
inside of while he was lowered from ainside of while he was lowered from a
boat.boat.

7. The History of SnorkelingThe History of Snorkeling
• Leonardo Da Vinci experimented with anLeonardo Da Vinci experimented with an
early air tank. His air tank was only a bagearly air tank. His air tank was only a bag
full of air.full of air.

8. The History of SnorkelingThe History of Snorkeling
• In the 20In the 20thth
century, more advancementscentury, more advancements
were made in the field of underwaterwere made in the field of underwater
diving. For example:diving. For example:
• The armored suit was created in 1932.The armored suit was created in 1932.
• Flippers were patented in 1933 by LouisFlippers were patented in 1933 by Louis
de Corlieu.de Corlieu.
• The aqualung was used in 1943.The aqualung was used in 1943.

9. Snorkeling EquipmentSnorkeling Equipment
• The three essential pieces of equipmentThe three essential pieces of equipment
are the mask, snorkel, and fins.are the mask, snorkel, and fins.
• If you are in cold water, you can wear aIf you are in cold water, you can wear a
wetsuit. A wetsuit helps to you to keepwetsuit. A wetsuit helps to you to keep
warm.warm.
• Some people who snorkel wear aSome people who snorkel wear a
weighted belt which helps them toweighted belt which helps them to
descend quickly when diving down.descend quickly when diving down.

10. Equipment: The SnorkelEquipment: The Snorkel
• Snorkels are not new devices. Breathing tubesSnorkels are not new devices. Breathing tubes
have been used for 2,000 years.have been used for 2,000 years.
• There are two types of snorkels, one for scubaThere are two types of snorkels, one for scuba
diving and one for snorkeling.diving and one for snorkeling.
• The snorkel is always worn on the left side.The snorkel is always worn on the left side.
• It is connected to the mask with a piece ofIt is connected to the mask with a piece of
rubber.rubber.
• Snorkels should not be longer than 17 inches.Snorkels should not be longer than 17 inches.
• Some snorkels have a self drainer to filter water.Some snorkels have a self drainer to filter water.

12. Equipment: The MaskEquipment: The Mask
• The mask goes over the face to cover the eyesThe mask goes over the face to cover the eyes
and nose, with a strap attached to the back ofand nose, with a strap attached to the back of
the head.the head.
• Snorkeling masks are made of silicon. ThisSnorkeling masks are made of silicon. This
helps them not to rot in the sun.helps them not to rot in the sun.
• You can tighten your snorkeling mask with theYou can tighten your snorkeling mask with the
strap.strap.
• Inside your mask, an air pocket is created toInside your mask, an air pocket is created to
help you see without water filling up the mask.help you see without water filling up the mask.

14. Equipment: The FlippersEquipment: The Flippers
• Novice snorkelers often mistake them asNovice snorkelers often mistake them as
fins, but the correct term is flippers.fins, but the correct term is flippers.
• They slide over the feet and help to propelThey slide over the feet and help to propel
you smoothly, and efficiently.you smoothly, and efficiently.
• Fins have two parts, the pocket, whereFins have two parts, the pocket, where
your feet go, and the blade, which is theyour feet go, and the blade, which is the
tip.tip.

16. MethodMethod
• In snorkeling, you can make a free diveIn snorkeling, you can make a free dive
downwards by bending your waist anddownwards by bending your waist and
kicking your legs upward. This will weighkicking your legs upward. This will weigh
you down so you can dive.you down so you can dive.
• When you dive, your snorkel will fill upWhen you dive, your snorkel will fill up
with water. This means you must blow thewith water. This means you must blow the
water out when you reach the surface bywater out when you reach the surface by
“blasting” or “popping”.“blasting” or “popping”.

17. MethodMethod
• When diving, you will feel water pressureWhen diving, you will feel water pressure
in your sinuses.in your sinuses.
• To relieve the pressure, hold your noseTo relieve the pressure, hold your nose
and blow out.and blow out.

18. MethodMethod
• Blasting and popping refer to blowing air out soBlasting and popping refer to blowing air out so
the water leaves the snorkel.the water leaves the snorkel.
• Another method of filtering water out is throughAnother method of filtering water out is through
displacement.displacement.
• In displacement, the diver tilts his or her headIn displacement, the diver tilts his or her head
back while coming to the surface. As they reachback while coming to the surface. As they reach
the surface, the water flows out of the tube whilethe surface, the water flows out of the tube while
the snorkel is tilted downward. Displacement isthe snorkel is tilted downward. Displacement is
much easier than blasting.much easier than blasting.

19. Safety and EnvironmentSafety and Environment
• There are several dangers a swimmerThere are several dangers a swimmer
should be aware of while snorkeling:should be aware of while snorkeling:
• One of the largest risks when snorkeling isOne of the largest risks when snorkeling is
called shallow water blackout. It occurscalled shallow water blackout. It occurs
when a swimmer loses breath afterwhen a swimmer loses breath after
exhaling too much. This causes hypoxia,exhaling too much. This causes hypoxia,
which is the depletion of oxygen.which is the depletion of oxygen.

20. Safety and EnvironmentSafety and Environment
• Another danger people face is theirAnother danger people face is their
environment: jellyfish, boats, and sea liceenvironment: jellyfish, boats, and sea lice
are just a few of the many hazards thatare just a few of the many hazards that
might be faced.might be faced.
• Fatigue can also be a risk for safeFatigue can also be a risk for safe
snorkeling.snorkeling.
• To stay safe, snorkeling should be done inTo stay safe, snorkeling should be done in
pairs to help avoid any risks.pairs to help avoid any risks.

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