Who this course is for:

• The individual with mental or physical disabilities who wishes to become acquainted with the underwater world by snorkeling

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 8 with parental consent

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Scubility Snorkeling Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

• Aquatic environment
  • Vision
  • Light
  • Sound
  • Heat loss
  • Tides
  • Currents
  • Waves
  • Surge
  • Marine Life injuries
• Physics and physiology
  • Buoyancy
  • Pressure
  • Equalization Techniques
• Snorkeling Equipment
  • Mask, fins, and snorkel
  • Exposure protection
  • Buoyancy compensator device
  • Weight systems
• Accessories
  • Dive flag
  • Rescue signal
  • Knife or cutting device
• Planning your snorkel route
  • Diver fitness and overexertion
  • Buddy system
  • First aid

Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

• Properly prepare, don, and adjust all snorkeling equipment
• Perform a buddy check, and demonstrate good use of the buddy system
• Safely conduct exits and entries either from land or boat; with minimum assistance if required
• Achieve neutral buoyancy
• Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel
• Swimming; proper use of fins or webbed gloves
• Proper use of buoyancy compensator device (BCD)/snorkel vest
• Surface dives
• Proper use of hand signals

What’s in it for you?

• This is a non-diving qualification; the SDI Scubility Snorkel certification card is available after graduation

SDI Scubility Snorkel Course minimum requirements:

• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

How to take this course!

• Find your local SDI Dive Center: here

Course Standards & Procedures