Removing and replacing a scuba mask is the skill that most new divers worry about. However with a few simple steps you can master this skill.
Mask clearing:
Before you learn to remove and replace your mask completely you should practice clearing the mask until you are comfortable with this skill. Remember – when clearing scuba masks start breathing out before you tilt your head up to prevent water going up your nose.
The magic snorkel:
To prepare in advance for the mask removal you can practice at home with a snorkel. Fill a basin with COLD water and place …
Safety around the pool is a key part of having fun during the summer months. When you consider that over 300 children under the age of 5 drown in private pools each year, it becomes a serious issue. This doesn’t include the hundreds of cases of near-drowning and other injuries from slips and falls. Drowning is second most common way that children under 14 lose their lives. Even near-drowning incidents can cause brain damage and, at the very least, high medical bills. There are a few guidelines to follow to help keep children safe around your pool or to pass …