Snorkel Diver 1 of 20

Theory session Welcome to Ruislip Snorkel Club Introductions Benefits Of BSAC Achievement Targets Link targets to Basic Course Basic Equipment 2 of 20

Introduction Ray Thompson Ruislip Snorkelling Club Member of the BS-AC ASI 396 Club Training Officer Ruislip Snorkelling Club (Branch No 3070) Member of the BS-AC New Letters, Notice Board Trips Out -Snorkelling 3 of 20

Benefits of BSAC membership The organisation International recognition Support materials Snorkelling is fun 4 of 20

British Sub -Aqua Club Governing Body Sports Diving and underwater swimming in the UK Nationally and Internationally recognised qualifications Supply support material for the sport (Snorkellers) Manuals Study Book 5 of 20

BRITISH SUB-AQUA CLUB Governing body for sports diving and underwater swimming in the U.K. Nationally and internationally recongnised qualifications. Snorkelling for all Manual. Study book. Qualification record book. Sport for all ages and more enjoyable in pairs or larger groups. 6 of 20

British Sub -Aqua Club Supply support material for the sport (Snorkellers) Dive Log Book Qualifications record book Snorkelling for All Supply support material for the sport (Instructors) Training material 7 of 20

British Sub -Aqua Club Supply support material for the sport (Instructors) Instructor Handbooks Certificates Instructor courses etc etc Sport for all ages and more enjoyable in pairs or larger groups 8 of 20

Achievement Targets Each group has target for the lessons Instructors job meet the target This theory lessons target Understand the Objectives of BSAC Snorkel Diver Course Understand the benefits of training with and belonging to BSAC Understand features to purchase and maintain equipment 9 of 20

Link targets to Basic Course Understand the Objectives of BSAC Snorkel Diver Course Why do we do this course Understand the benefits of training with and belonging to BSAC Insurance saftey developments 10 of 20

Link targets to Basic Course Understand features to purchase and maintain equipment Make up of Mask Fins Snorkel Understand the Concepts of Pressure and its effect on Snorkellers How we protect ourselves from the effects of pressure 11 of 20

Link targets to Basic Course Appreciate the need for correct breathing and bouancy control How to dive with wetsuits and control descent and ascent Understand guidelines for safe snorkelling Where to dive how to stay safe 12 of 20

Basic Equipment 13 of 20

Basic Equipment Selection of Equipment Correct Fitting Cheep does not mean cheerfull Take advise 14 of 20

BASIC EQUIPMENT - MASK Eyes are designed to work in air. Mask squeeze. Features to look for. What to avoid. Testing for correct fit. 15 of 20

Basic Equipment - Mask Parts of Mask Frame Lens Body Strap 16 of 20

Basic Equipment - Snorkel Allows breathing while swiming on the surface with face submerged. Things to look for What to avoid and why Testing for correct fit 17 of 20

Basic Equipment - Snorkel Parts of a snorkel Tube Mouthpiece Bite Blocks Attachments 18 of 20

Basic Equipment - Fins Provides propulsion permitting you to swim further and faster. Features of fins Types poolfins boot style 19 of 20

BASIC EQUIPMENT - FINS What to avoid and why. Testing for correct fit Sizing Fins Flexibility and Practical applications Maintainence Ankle straps 20 of 20

Basic Theory Session 3 Pressure Breathing Buoyancy Buoyancy Aids 21 of 20

Theory Session 4 Safe Snorkelling Choice of Site Conditions Buddy - Group Dive Plan Protective Clothing Marine Life Snorkelling is Fun 22 of 20

Summary The BSAC Basic Equipment Pressure, Breathing and Buoyancy Safe Snorkelling 23 of 20