An introductory course that teaches comfortable, safe snorkeling and breath-hold (skin) diving without scuba equipment.

What you learn

• How to choose, fit, and use mask, snorkel, fins, and optional buoyancy aids
• Surface swimming techniques and snorkel clearing
• Effortless surface dives and basic equalization
• Buoyancy and weighting for skin diving
• Basic safety guidelines and buddy procedures

Structure

• Short knowledge development covering equipment, safety, and techniques
• Confined-water practice
• Optional open-water skin dive

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 8
• Adequate swimming ability and comfort in the water
• No prior experience required