1. Snorkelling Techniques Snorkel Techniques ST/1

2. Snorkelling Techniques We will cover Finning techniquesFinning techniques Snorkel ClearingSnorkel Clearing Mask ClearingMask Clearing Snorkel ClearingSnorkel Clearing Five EntriesFive Entries Snorkel Surface DivesSnorkel Surface Dives Three forward rollsThree forward rolls Three backward rollsThree backward rolls Fin underwater for 25 mFin underwater for 25 m ST/2

3. Snorkelling Techniques We will cover Recover gear from bottom of pool and refitRecover gear from bottom of pool and refit Snorkel 25m with mask on foreheadSnorkel 25m with mask on forehead Fin underwater 25m without maskFin underwater 25m without mask ST/2a

4. Snorkelling Techniques Finning Technique Keep Fins under the waterKeep Fins under the water Use strong, gentle kicks of the whole legUse strong, gentle kicks of the whole leg Take each kick through to completionTake each kick through to completion ST/3

5. Snorkelling Techniques Snorkel Clearing Return to the surfaceReturn to the surface Give a strong, sharp blow into the snorkelGive a strong, sharp blow into the snorkel ST/4

6. Snorkelling Techniques Mask Clearing Half fill mask with waterHalf fill mask with water –Lift the top of mask slightly away from face To clearTo clear –Look up –Hold mask against forehead with heel of hand –Exhale through nose ST/5

7. Snorkelling Techniques Entries Silent EntrySilent Entry –Sit on the edge of the pool –Place both hands next to each other on the edge of the pool –Push yourself into the pool –Clear snorkel –Give ok when comfortable ST/6a

8. Snorkelling Techniques Entries Step EntryStep Entry –Stand on the edge of the pool –Hold mask and snorkel against face –Step forward into water –Clear snorkel –Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6b

9. Snorkelling Techniques Entries Backward Roll EntryBackward Roll Entry –Crouch on the edge of the pool with back facing the water –Hold mask and snorkel against face –Hold hand against back –Roll backwards into water –Clear snorkel –Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6c

10. Snorkelling Techniques Entries Forward Roll EntryForward Roll Entry –Crouch on the edge of the pool facing towards the water –Hold mask and snorkel against face –Hold hand against back –Roll forwards into water –Clear snorkel –Give ok signal when comfortable ST/6d

11. Snorkelling Techniques Snorkel Surface Dives Head first surface dive (Duck Dive)Head first surface dive (Duck Dive) –Fin forwards –Point head towards bottom of pool –Pull yourself below the water with your hands –Kick your fins to push yourself under the water ST/7a

12. Snorkelling Techniques Snorkel Surface Dives Feet first surface diveFeet first surface dive –Tread vertically in the water –Kick upwards –Put your hands above your head –Sink to the bottom of the pool and fin along the bottom of pool ST/7b

13. Snorkelling Techniques 3 Forward Rolls Snorkel dive to the bottomSnorkel dive to the bottom Tuck knees into bodyTuck knees into body Rotate around using armsRotate around using arms ST/8

14. Snorkelling Techniques 3 Backward Rolls Lie on backLie on back Arch backArch back Pull head towards bottom of pool using handsPull head towards bottom of pool using hands Keep back arched and keep swimming with handsKeep back arched and keep swimming with hands ST/9

15. Snorkelling Techniques Snorkel Gear Recovery Place gear on the bottom of the poolPlace gear on the bottom of the pool Duck dive down and put on maskDuck dive down and put on mask Clear maskClear mask Put on finsPut on fins Put snorkel in mouthPut snorkel in mouth Return to surfaceReturn to surface Clear snorkelClear snorkel Give ok signalGive ok signal ST/10

16. Snorkelling Techniques Other Snorkel Techniques Fin underwater for 25 mFin underwater for 25 m Snorkel 25m with mask on foreheadSnorkel 25m with mask on forehead Fin underwater 25m without maskFin underwater 25m without mask ST/11