Snorkeling: Water In Your Mask

Practicing snorkeling is an important part of the process of learning how to do it. Remember, once you really get into the flow of things you are likely to have nothing to worry about or even think about.

Most people become very comfortable with their snorkel after a few minutes of practice. One thing that causes individuals to get a bit uneasy is the water. If water is getting into your mask, then you need to know what to do to get it out. First, remain calm as it’s not such a bad thing.

The inside of your mask should stay rather dry. Often, though, water can get into the mask. Usually this is due to the strap at the back of your head not being held tightly or, perhaps the mask has shifted somewhat on your face. When this happens, water can seep into the mask causing your mask to flood some. To fix this, simply raise your head a bit and pull out the lower edge of the mask. The water will flow out of the mask, draining nearly completely from it. You actually may want to allow some of the water to remain in the mask, just a drop or two, to allow you to swish it around and defog later.

Another fear that many experience is when water gets into the snorkel. To remedy this situation, you want to get the water out with a burst of air. All you need to do is to blow air up through it. Or, just say a word or two. The water will come out the top in a burst. This should clear your snorkel of water. But, before you begin breathing in, do so slowly just in case there is still some water inside it.

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to practice these things so that you aren’t surprised by them when you are actually snorkeling.

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