Thursday 26 March 2015

Snorkeling For Beginners Part 2

Relax and Take It Easy

One of the biggest mistakes that novice snorkelers make is to overdo things. It’s easy to get excited by the wonders that you see for the first time. The adrenalin rush can cause you to overextend yourself and swim more and faster than your body can handle. This applies to even strong swimmers who are snorkeling for the first time. Swim slowly and stay as relaxed as possible. This will allow your body to know when it is getting tired so you can return to the surface and rest for a while, before entering the water again. Another factor to keep in mind, is that a snorkel does, to some extent, limit your breathing, so excess physical activity can leave you feeling out of breath. As you become familiar with the underwater environment and your body gets used to snorkeling, you will learn to pace yourself and increase your enjoyment.

Understand the Ocean

The ocean is alive. It has moods, its appearance can be deceptive and it has unseen forces that can affect you. Understanding how to judge snorkeling conditions, the weather and how to read the currents will all contribute to your safety and enjoyment of the experience. These are skills that you will develop over time. In the early stages of your snorkeling life, it is important to venture into the water only in the company of a trained professional who will be able to teach you the essentials and keep you safe while you learn them. A snorkeling instructor can at times appear to be a killjoy who takes you out of the water when you are having fun. But he is doing it for a reason that may not be apparent to you and it is important that you listen to him.

Find the Right Location

The world is full of wonderful snorkeling locations. Some can be difficult and even dangerous for the rookie. Always start out at a safe location where the conditions are going to be those that you can handle with ease. The waters off Big Island of Hawaii are an ideal place to start. The ocean conditions are ideal for beginners. There are great snorkeling spots where you can find coral reefs and marine life that are unique to this part of the world. Charter boats with experienced crews are available and they will take care of you, charter you to the best spots, look after your safety and ensure that you are comfortable and well fed during the trip. A bad experience can put you off snorkeling but a good one can open up a world of underwater fun and adventure that will be an unforgettable adventure.

Enjoy Yourself

Snorkeling is not a race. Or a way to show off physical prowess or swimming skills. It is an experience to be savored and enjoyed. When snorkeling, you do not have to prove anything to anyone. Do only what you are comfortable with. If someone can swim faster than you or go deeper, that’s fine. There will be others who cannot do, what you do. Snorkeling is for fun, so enjoy it without worrying about the abilities of others.

Treat the Underwater World With Respect

You are a visitor. And like all guests, you need to mind your manners. Show courtesy and consideration for others. Do not touch the corals or try to touch or frighten the fish or turtles you come across. Leave the world below the surface as pristine as you found it so that other can enjoy it too.

Come enjoy Hawaii, taste the pleasures of the ocean, dance by the firelight and to the rhythm of out music, make merry and spend carefree days here.