SDI Snorkeler

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.

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Snorkeling

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 exam something closer.

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What you can expect to learn in this course:

The SDI Snorkeler Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

The aquatic environment

Vision
Light
Sound
Heat loss
Tides
Currents
Waves
Surge
Marine life injuries

Physics and physiology

Buoyancy
Pressure
Equalization techniques
Hyperventilation

Snorkeling equipment

Mask, fins, and snorkel
Exposure protection
Buoyancy compensator device
Weight systems

Accessories

Dive flag
Rescue signal
Knife or cutting device

Planning your dive

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
Achieve neutral buoyancy
Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel
Proper use of buoyancy compensator device/snorkel vest
Surface dives
Proper 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 the following limits are adhered to:

The diving activities approximate those of training
The areas of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training

*Note: Junior snorkelers (ages 4-14) must participate in snorkeling activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.

SDI Snorkeler Diver minimum requirements:

Complete all open water requirements efficiently
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

How do I take this course?

Take it online. SDI Snorkeler is available in eLearning:
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Course Cost: $5.14 USD for eLearning only. Pool and open water training not included. Contact your local dive shop for full course cost.