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BSAC. Snorkeling For All. Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd. 1991. This is a straightforward and textbook-like manual about snorkeling, equipment, training and technique - written by the British Sub-Aqua Club, member of the World Underwater Federation. Maas, Terry and Sipperly, David. Freedive! BlueWater Freedivers, 1998. A Complete Guide to Breath-Hold Diving. This book, as the title describes, is primarily for free-divers, not snorkelers. However, we appreciate this book for it's comprehensive text on beginning and advanced freediving, including chapters on physiology, safety concerns, and philosophy. Also see "Videos". Newman, John. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. 1999. Besides a lot of information that's only applicable to divers, this book is a great introduction to snorkeling. It covers equipment, technique, and physiology. It also has a section on marine plants and animals, different underwater environments, destinations etc. back to top |
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Clicking on the title will link you directly to the text of the specific article. "The Golden Years -- It's the Season for Snorkeling " Skin Diver Magazine, September 1997 Article with tips and techniques, focusing on why snorkeling is such a great activity for people of all ages, including those over 60. "Snorkeling--An Activity that Lasts a Lifetime " Skin Diver Magazine, September 1997 Editorial on Joel's snorkeling-experience with people of all ages. "Acessorize! Lots of Goodies for Fun in the Water" Skin Diver Magazine, August 1997 Article with tips and techniques, focusing on accessories that can make your snorkeling experience even more fun (Fish I.D.-carts, snorkel-lights etc.) "What is Essential for Snorkelers?" Skin Diver Magazine, August 1997 Editorial on how opinions can vary between people and cultures. What is essential for snorkeling and what not? "Teach Your Kids to Swim" Skin Diver Magazine, July 1997 Joel learned to swim and was introduced to the "wet" world early in his childhood. According to him, swimming should be one of the basics for every kid. "A Child's Delight: Discover the Underwater World as a Family" Skin Diver Magazine, July 1997 Article with tips and techniques. There's only a few childhood activities that you can still do when you grow up. Snorkeling is definitely one of them. "A Touchy Subject -- Gloves" Skin Diver Magazine, June 1997 Editorial. As with everything, there's many ways to look at it. Here's another opinion to add to the discussion about environmental consequences of diving and snorkeling with gloves. "A Snorkeler's Love Affair with Photography" Skin Diver Magazine, June 1997 Editorial. Does photography and snorkeling with a camera add or distract from the overall snorkeling experience? This editorial tells you what Joel found out. "Free-Diving -- An Inch and a Breath" Skin diver magazine, April 1997 Editorial. Free-diving, not just for the professionals, but a great way to take your snorkeling experience even further. "Go with the Flow -- Become a Drift Snorkeler" Skin diver magazine, March 1997 Editorial. No swimming, just float on the surface and let the underwater world present itself to you. " The Unique World of Dusk Snorkeling" Skin diver magazine, January1997 Editorial. Like every major city, the reef has day- and night-shifts too. Snorkeling when the sun goes down enables you to see the best of both worlds. "Rush Hour on the Reef: The Best Approach to Snorkeling at Dusk" Skin diver magazine, January 1997 Article with tips and techniques. Snorkeling after dark requires a few extra precautions to make it as enjoyable as snorkeling during the day. The Joys of Snorkeling with a Camera Skin diver magazine, December 1996 Editorial. Taking pictures while snorkeling can definitely change the way you see things underwater. The U/W World is a Child's Playground Skin diver magazine, November 1996 Editorial. Eight or eightyeight, snorkeling is one of the few activities that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Learning to Snorkel: Special Techniques for Kids Skin diver magazine, november 1996 Article with tips and techniques. Some hints to keep in mind when you think about snorkeling with kids. Of course these tips are equally useful for adults. The Advantages of a Snorkeling Guide Skin diver magazine, October 1996 Editorial. Learning to snorkel can be done individually or with the help of a guide. It's up to you to decide, here are just a few of the advantages of snorkeling with a professional. The Advantages of Snorkeling Suits Skin diver magazine, August 1996 Editorial. No matter how: lycras, pyjamas or the "Great White"-suit, all the reasons to cover up yourself while snorkeling. Snorkelwear: What's Right for You? Skin diver magazine, August 1996 Article with tips and techniques. A comparison of the different suits and snorkelwear available. The Essential Ingredients of Responsible Snorkeling Skin diver magazine, July 1996 Editorial. Guidelines to responsible snorkeling, conserving both the reef and the snorkeler. Freediving: Discover the Secrets of the Reef Skin diver magazine, July 1996 Article with tips and techniques to learn freediving in a controlled, safe and enjoyable way. The Basics: For Calm Confidence in the Water Skin diver magazine, June 1996 Article with tips and techniques. Being relaxed and comfortable in the water as a key to a great snorkeling experience. back to top |
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| Terry Maas, Freediving made easy. Pal Productions, Inc. | |
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Educational and entertaining video on the basics of freediving. Covers techniques and exercises for freediving and breathholding and to make you feel more comfortable under the surface. Goes together with the book by the same author. See also "Books" |
| How to Snorkel. West Coast Water Sports | |
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This video gives you an excellent idea about the "how's" and "what's" of the snorkeling world. It is interesting for beginning as well as advanced snorkelers and will make even the most water-weary person an enthusiastic underwater-lover. You'll be able to get used to all aspects of the wet snorkeling- and marine-world in a very dry manner. |
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On the steady beat of a hypnotising 'Marine Melody' this "How to Snorkel" video gives you all the ins and outs on snorkel-equipment as well as the snorkeling-techniques themselves, which makes it a very complete and interesting snorkeling manual. The first part talks about choosing your equipment: - What do you like best? - What fits you best and how do you try the equipment on? - What do you need in which circumstance? The second part of the video gives you a first impression of the beautiful underwaterworld of the swimming-pool as well as some snorkeling-techniques: - How do you actually snorkel? - Where do you snorkel? - What different techniques can you use to optimally enjoy your snorkeling-experience? And last but not least it actually shows you the real thing: the sea and some of its beautiful inhabitants! After watching this video, you'll be as prepared as you can be to start your snorkeling-adventure for real and you'll have lots of underwater-fun, guaranteed! |
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