Learn to snorkel safely and independently
The SDI Snorkeler Diver Course is designed to give students the necessary skills to efficiently snorkel in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.
Snorkeling is the use of mask, fins and snorkel to primarily swim on the surface while being able to keep your face in the water without having to lift your head to breathe. Periodically you may dive below the surface for a short period of time to examine something closer.
Course topics include
- The aquatic environment
- Vision
- Light
- Sound
- Heat loss
- Tides
- Currents
- Waves
- Surge
- Marine life injuries
- Physics and physiology
- Buoyancy
- Pressure
- Equalisation techniques
- Hyperventilation
- Mask fins and snorkel
- Exposure protection
- Buoyancy compensator device
- Weight systems
- Dive flag and rescue signal
Skills you will demonstrate
- 1Properly prepare, don, and adjust all snorkeling equipment
- 2Perform a buddy check and demonstrate good use of the buddy system
- 3Safely conduct exits and entries from land or boat
- 4Achieve neutral buoyancy
- 5Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel
- 6Proper use of buoyancy compensator device / snorkel vest
- 7Surface dives
- 8Proper use of hand signals
What's in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in snorkeling activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor, so long as diving activities, areas, and environmental conditions approximate those of training.
Note: Junior snorkelers (ages 4–14) must participate in snorkeling activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.