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. Once the eLearning course is finished, this course is scheduled based on the availability of the pool, the student, and the instructor. The class typically runs for about 2 to 3 hours.
Are You Eligible to Snorkel?
Although snorkeling is not the same as scuba diving and does not include all the risks associated with scuba, it can still be a strenuous activity with inherent risks.
You will be required to complete a medical form, which can be found here.
Please note that without a physician's denial based on medical conditions, the class is non-refundable.
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
Required Skills
- 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 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
