Snorkeling Safety and Recommendations
Between 1 – 10 die yearly in the US from snorkeling. Most take precautions. In 2017, over 8 million snorkeled in the US. The 5 best scuba programs are PADI, SSI, NAUI, PDIC and RAID. 37 million adults snore. Snorkeling can be dangerous. While millions snorkel safely, drowning is possible. We recommend basic swimming first. If equipment is well-designed, it is safe. A snorkel enables breathing with mouth and nose under. The first patented in 1938 was front-mounted. A snorkel should face down. Bog snorkelling is intriguing. Bob Greenough coordinates the championships. Many love snorkeling as it takes little effort without training or gear unlike scuba. Using a snorkel can improve when training a sport. Front-mounted snorkels let swimmers practice position without turning to breathe. The Devils Crown suits experienced snorkelers. The Maldives is one of earth’s most tropical, best for beach snorkeling. A snorkel is optional for scuba. Safe snorkeling requires a fitted mask, snorkel, fins and float vest if needed. We provide all gear. There are basic, semi-dry and dry snorkels. The mouthpiece should not move when jaws relax. The tip should be over your head facing down.
Diving Fatalities and Participation
Between 1 – 10 die yearly in the US from snorkeling. Most take safety precautions. In 2017, over 8 million participated in snorkeling in the US. The 5 best scuba programs are PADI, SSI, NAUI, PDIC and RAID. 37 million adults snore. Snorkeling can be dangerous. While millions snorkel safely, it is possible to drown. We recommend knowing basic swimming before snorkeling. If snorkel equipment is well-designed, it is safe. A snorkel enables breathing with mouth and nose submerged. The first patented in 1938 was front-mounted. A snorkel should face down. Bog snorkelling is an intriguing pursuit. Bob Greenough coordinates the championships. Many love snorkeling as it takes little effort without training or complicated gear unlike scuba. Using a snorkel can spark improvements when training a sport. Front-mounted snorkels let swimmers practice position without turning to breathe. The Devils Crown suits experienced snorkelers. The Maldives is one of earth’s most tropical, best for beach snorkeling. A snorkel is not needed for scuba; personal preference. Safe snorkeling requires a fitted mask, snorkel, fins and float vest if needed. A mask defogger helps. We provide all gear. There are basic, semi-dry and dry snorkels. The mouthpiece should not move when jaws relax. The snorkel tip should be over your head facing down.