Aquatic Activities - Snorkeling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Scuba Diving PDF

Aquatic Activities - Snorkeling Snorkeling is peeking through life underneath water by swimming with the aid of a snorkel and mask. Through snorkeling, one can observe the underwater attraction for a longer period of time, without the need to constantly resurface to gasp for air, and with relati...

Aquatic Activities - Snorkeling Snorkeling is peeking through life underneath water by swimming with the aid of a snorkel and mask. Through snorkeling, one can observe the underwater attraction for a longer period of time, without the need to constantly resurface to gasp for air, and with relatively lesser effort. Basic equipment of snorkeling The basic gears needed in snorkeling are the snorkel, goggles, and fins. Snorkel Goggles Fins  Kinds of Snorkel: Dry valve is a Snorkel with Purge valve one-way special valve on Classic a flexible valve that drains Splash top of the tube tube below water out of the guard that completely snorkel has snorkel. When you the strap prevents stop water (and most basic attachment resurface it will drain splashed air) from part, the point is more water from the tube, water and entering the solid tube comfortable and any ingress of spray from tube when a and the than the water into the snorkel easily wave comes or mouthpiece. classical can be ‘blown’ back entering the when diving snorkel. tube. underwater. into the ocean with a small exhale. Snorkel Vests are small and inflatable, which provide more buoyancy while floating on water. Skin Protection Snorkeling may require one to be under the sun will be wearing a long sleeve rash guard. The shirt may also provide jellyfish sting protection. Swimming Cap -keeping hair out of the snorkel and the face. It will also help in preventing the scalp from burning on a sunny day. Aquatic Activities - Kayaking and Canoeing KAYAKING - Kayaks or “qajak,” meaning “man’s boat” or “hunter’s boat” originated from the Inuit and Aleut tribes of Arctic North America. - Kayaking is a water sport involving a low sitting boat propelled by a human paddler with a double-ended, handheld paddle. - Kayaking was originally invented for hunting, but now kayaks are mainly used for recreation and competitive sporting events worldwide. CANOEING - The word “canoe” originated from the Carid word “kenu” which meant dugout. - Is the use of small, narrow boats propelled by paddles for various purposes, such as touring, cruising, or racing. Paddles are the equipment used to maneuver the boat. Single-bladed paddles are usually used for canoes and double-bladed paddle are for kayak. Aquatic Activities - Scuba Diving Scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus or SCUBA. Basic scuba diving equipment 1. Dive mask creates the air pocket to have a clearer view of the underwater life. 2. Snorkel is a breathing tube allowing you to inhale and exhale through your mouth when swimming face down on water surface. 3. Regulator let you breathe underwater. It connects to your tank and delivers air to you inhale. 4. BCD or Buoyancy Control is like a life jacket for divers, helping you control your buoyancy while scuba diving. 5. Regulator delivers the steady supply of air from the cylinder with the right pressure. 6. Octopus is the backup regulator. It usually has a longer hose and a bright yellow body so it is easy to find and can be used by others in an emergency. 7. Weight Belt is used to counteract buoyancy. 8. SPG or Submersible Pressure Gauge shows how much of the air is left. 9. Scuba Tank contains the pressurized air which allows one to breathe and to stay longer underwater. 10. Fins provide the propulsion that makes it possible to swim with lesser effort. 11. Scuba or Wet Suit provides protection from the coldness of the water and from other elements Other Accessories 1. Dive Computer monitors the diver’s depth, time of being underwater, and the remaining time 2. forDive one Lights provides is safety the down in needed the water. light as it can be dark underwater. 3. Dive Knife is used for cutting ropes, lines, and monofilament. 4. Dive Case is used for protecting the gears while travelling.