Snorkel
Techniques
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/1
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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
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• 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
• To clear
– Look up
– Hold mask against forehead with heel of
hand
– Exhale through nose
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/5
Entries
• Silent 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/6a
Entries
• Step 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/6b
Entries
• Backward 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/6c
Entries
• Forward 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/6d
Snorkel Surface Dives
• 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/7a
Snorkel Surface Dives
• Feet 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
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/7b
3 Forward Rolls
• Snorkel dive to the bottom
• Tuck knees into body
• Rotate around using arms
Snorkelling Techniques
ST/8
3 Backward Rolls
• Lie on back
• Arch back
• Pull head towards bottom of pool using
hands
• 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