Early next term we will be taking a small group of students during sport time to Dive Otago and beyond to participate in a two day snorkelling course. This is the first time this has been offered at Tahuna.

PADI Discover Snorkelling Adventure

A great advanced snorkelling skills course and introduction to our local marine environment. The PADI Snorkelling Adventure is the perfect option to go beyond the pool and experience aquatic life in the snorkeller’s local environment. Snorkelling in the ocean opens up options such as marine life identification, photography, videography, exploration for artifacts and participating in research activities. During the course students will learn about snorkelling specific equipment and the physiological effects of water pressure on the body. In the pool students will practise entries and exits, use the buddy system and complete surface dives. They will learn rescue techniques such as the buddy tow, cramp release on self and buddy, emergency release of weight belt to gain buoyancy as well as duck dive and snorkel clearing methods. In the ocean students will utilise the skills learned in the pool as well as assessing environmental conditions and hazards at the dive site.

All gear is provided and the cost for Tahuna students is $80.

Email Roddy Scoles - roddyscoles@tahuna.school.nz if you have any questions.