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Snorkeling can be a great alternative to scuba diving. Sometimes you don’t yet have the training or equipment to scuba dive. Or it may be that medically you are unable to dive.

Snorkelling is a great option and if you are diving in clear Caribbean water or in Egypt you will be simply astounded at the sea life you can spot even from the surface, and how close they will come if you have a relaxed style..

But even with snorkelling, unless you restrict yourself to the family swimming pool, you need to acquire a little bit of knowledge and take some elementary precautions.

Here are some elementary tips for getting started.

First, check both ends of your snorkel for any blockage or even just loose material stuck in the tube. Dry breathe in air through the snorkel to ensure it’s working properly.

You’ll probably have a mask as well, so prepare it too. Make sure it’s clean and fits well. Then prepare the faceplate with a commercial spray that will keep it clear. Or, you can use some raw potatoes.

Stand in an area of the water where you can stand up and breathe air. Then slowly bend your knees and take a deep breath slowly through your snorkel just before your nose goes under. Lower your face into the water until your head is just submerged.

Snorkelling is a great alternative to scuba diving but a good check of your equipment is just as important.