Who Cannot snorkel?
Who Cannot snorkel? If you're not too old and not too young, reasonably fit, with no serious medical or health conditions, and feel confident being in and around the water – go for it! Snorkelling is made for people like you. And if you don't fit into that box, don't feel bad. You can still go snorkelling, buddy!
Is snorkeling hard for beginners?
But the idea of snorkeling can be daunting, especially for those who haven't tried it yet. The good news is, learning how to snorkel is not difficult. Yes, I repeat, it's not difficult. Below we have listed some simple steps on how to snorkel and some snorkel tips to help you with your snorkeling experience!
Is snorkeling high risk?
The major risk for snorkelers is drowning, which can occur due to sudden cardiac arrest, immersion pulmonary edema, hypoxic blackout, water inhalation, being struck by a watercraft, strong water movement from tides or currents, and other mishaps.
Why are full face snorkels not allowed?
CO2 can build up with these devices and put you in a very dangerous situation. There have been deaths, and many near death experiences. Can you breathe underwater with a full face snorkel mask? No, you can't breathe underwater with any snorkel.