SNORKELING (Skin Diving)
Before you go
One of the easiest and most pleasurable sports there is. Simply put on your mask, snorkel and fins and off you go. However, always plan well before you go. Do you need extra anti-fog for your mask? How long ago did you wear those fins? Are the straps still good and not going to break from old age. Always check your gear thoroughly before you pack them.
Arriving at your destination
Checking and bringing all of your personal gear may require some extra cash but if you are familiar with your dive gear and don’t want to rent, it’s probably worth it to you. I know from personal experience that it gets a little cumbersome carrying all that stuff around, just for a little creature comfort. Nowadays, I just rent.
Getting wet
I’ve been a PADI Divemaster for a little over 20 years now and have been to some of the most beautiful reefs and wrecks in the world. The best thing I can say is proper planning pays off. Really know what type of dive you’re doing before you go. A wreck dive is so much different than a drift dive. If you’re going to a reef with a lot ...
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Fellow travelers
Research your destination
In this day of Photoshop and picture manipulation, ensure you have more than one source for your destination information. I’ve stayed at places that look awesome on the website only to find out that I was actually staying in the back room with holes in the mosquito nets big enough to drive trucks through.
Training
If you haven’t been diving in a while, it’s always good to take a refresher course and/or go back and study up on your latest certification handbooks. Keeping up to date is a great way to feel safe and secure when you’re one hundred feet underwater.
BRING IT
Mask
Snorkel
BCD
1st and 2nd Stage Regulator
Wetsuit or reef suit
Fins
Booties
Gloves
Anti-fog
RENT IT
Weight belt
Tanks
EXTRAS
Sun Protection
Beach Towels - 1-2
Video Camera and Supplies / Digital Video Camera etc.
Medical:
DAN (Divers Alert Network) info
Health Check-Up. (Update Immunizations - Typhoid & Hepatitis advised for Indonesia)
Anti Malaria Medication. (Larium, Malerone, or Doxycycline for Indonesia)
Personal Medication
Basic Medical Kit
Insect Repellent
Motion sickness medication (for boat diving)
BRING IT
Mask
Snorkel
BCD
1st and 2nd Stage Regulator
Wetsuit or reef suit
Fins
Booties
Gloves
Anti-fog
RENT IT
Weight belt
Tanks
EXTRAS
Sun Protection
Beach Towels - 1-2
Video Camera and Supplies / Digital Video Camera etc.
Medical:
DAN (Divers Alert Network) info
Health Check-Up. (Update Immunizations - Typhoid & Hepatitis advised for Indonesia)
Anti Malaria Medication. (Larium, Malerone, or Doxycycline for Indonesia)
Personal Medication
Basic Medical Kit
Before you go
One of the easiest and most pleasurable sports there is. Simply put on your mask, snorkel and fins and off you go. However, always plan well before you go. Do you need extra anti-fog for your mask? How long ago did you wear those fins? Are the straps still good and not going to break from old age. Always check your gear thoroughly before you pack them.
Arriving at your destination
Checking and bringing all of your personal gear may require some extra cash but if you are familiar with your dive gear and don’t want to rent, it’s probably worth it to you. I know from personal experience that it gets a little cumbersome carrying all that stuff around, just for a little creature comfort. Nowadays, I just rent.
Getting wet
I’ve been a PADI Divemaster for a little over 20 years now and have been to some of the most beautiful reefs and wrecks in the world. The best thing I can say is proper planning pays off. Really know what type of dive you’re doing before you go. A wreck dive is so much different than a drift dive. If you’re going to a reef with a lot ...
Respect
Fellow travelers
Research your destination
In this day of Photoshop and picture manipulation, ensure you have more than one source for your destination information. I’ve stayed at places that look awesome on the website only to find out that I was actually staying in the back room with holes in the mosquito nets big enough to drive trucks through.
Training
If you haven’t been diving in a while, it’s always good to take a refresher course and/or go back and study up on your latest certification handbooks. Keeping up to date is a great way to feel safe and secure when you’re one hundred feet underwater.
BRING IT
Mask
Snorkel
BCD
1st and 2nd Stage Regulator
Wetsuit or reef suit
Fins
Booties
Gloves
Anti-fog
RENT IT
Weight belt
Tanks
EXTRAS
Sun Protection
Beach Towels - 1-2
Video Camera and Supplies / Digital Video Camera etc.
Medical:
DAN (Divers Alert Network) info
Health Check-Up. (Update Immunizations - Typhoid & Hepatitis advised for Indonesia)
Anti Malaria Medication. (Larium, Malerone, or Doxycycline for Indonesia)
Personal Medication
Basic Medical Kit
Insect Repellent
Motion sickness medication (for boat diving)
BRING IT
Mask
Snorkel
BCD
1st and 2nd Stage Regulator
Wetsuit or reef suit
Fins
Booties
Gloves
Anti-fog
RENT IT
Weight belt
Tanks
EXTRAS
Sun Protection
Beach Towels - 1-2
Video Camera and Supplies / Digital Video Camera etc.
Medical:
DAN (Divers Alert Network) info
Health Check-Up. (Update Immunizations - Typhoid & Hepatitis advised for Indonesia)
Anti Malaria Medication. (Larium, Malerone, or Doxycycline for Indonesia)
Personal Medication
Basic Medical Kit
