Snorkelling Flashcards
1
Q
Parts of the mask
A
Skirt: Frame: Lens: Nose pocket: Strap buckles: Purge valve:
2
Q
Communication signals:
- hand on side waving
- Palm
- finger and pointer
- hands above head
- one hand above head
A
Help/ assistance Stop Okay Ok/ on surface Ok/ one hand occupied
3
Q
Wetsuits
Benefits + materials
A
Helps flotation- buoyancy
Protects snorkeller
Prevents hypothermia
4
Q
Equalisation: what is it and how
A
The pressure you feel in your ears while descending into the water
Hold your nose and blow gently
Yawn
Swallow while pinching nose
5
Q
Dive flag
A
White then blue- so boats don’t run you over, aware of the snorkeller
6
Q
Best conditions for snorkelling
A
Sunny day
Clear water
No clouds
Offshore waves
7
Q
Buddy system: why
A
Incase something goes wrong
Follow your buddy always
8
Q
Positive buoyancy
Neutral buoyancy
Negative buoyancy
A
Floating
Staying at the same level
Sinking/ diving down
9
Q
Duck diving
A
Hands above head on ears dive straight down
