1. Snorkel Diver
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2. Theory session Welcome to Ruislip Snorkel Club Introductions
Benefits Of BSAC
Achievement Targets
Link targets to Basic Course
Basic Equipment
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3. 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
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4. Benefits of BSAC membership
The organisation
International recognition
Support materials
Snorkelling is fun
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. Basic Equipment
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14. Basic Equipment Selection of Equipment Correct Fitting
Cheep does not mean cheerfull
Take advise
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15. BASIC EQUIPMENT - MASK Eyes are designed to work in air. Mask squeeze.
Features to look for.
What to avoid.
Testing for correct fit.
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16. Basic Equipment - Mask
Parts of Mask
Frame
Lens
Body
Strap
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17. 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
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18. Basic Equipment - Snorkel
Parts of a snorkel
Tube
Mouthpiece
Bite Blocks
Attachments
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19. Basic Equipment - Fins
Provides propulsion permitting you to swim further and faster.
Features of fins
Types
poolfins
boot style
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20. BASIC EQUIPMENT - FINS What to avoid and why. Testing for correct fit
Sizing
Fins
Flexibility and Practical applications
Maintainence
Ankle straps
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21. Basic Theory Session 3 Pressure Breathing Buoyancy Buoyancy Aids
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22. Theory Session 4 Safe Snorkelling
Choice of Site
Conditions
Buddy - Group
Dive Plan
Protective Clothing
Marine Life
Snorkelling is Fun
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23. Summary The BSAC Basic Equipment Pressure, Breathing and Buoyancy
Safe Snorkelling
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