How to Snorkel - Snorkeling for Beginners

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  • Learn how to snorkel now! In this video I show you how to snorkel from start to finish. This class is a great way to learn snorkeling for beginners. I show you what is the best snorkeling gear you need to get started, including snorkel masks, snorkels and snorkel fins. We also talk about the best techniques for snorkeling, and safety aspects of snorkeling.
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    0:00 Intro to How to Snorkel
    0:15 Selecting a snorkel mask
    1:00 Selecting snorkel fins
    1:23 Selecting a snorkel
    2:26 Skin protection
    2:54 Prepping your snorkel gear
    4:06 Entering the water
    4:27 Breathing in water and proper position
    5:20 Swimming with fins
    6:48 Clearing water out of mask
    7:42 Clearing water out of snorkel
    9:05 Safety while snorkeling
    11:10 Diving under the water
    12:43 Subscribe for more snorkeling videos
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  • @JoeOceanside
    @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Check out this video on Full Face snorkel mask vs. traditional mask th-cam.com/video/9GljSvw7r3g/w-d-xo.html
    Check out how to snorkel with a full face snorkel mask th-cam.com/video/RoAllDZVCXc/w-d-xo.html

    • @thequickster555
      @thequickster555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have any tips for standing down to the ground because when I got swimming in ten feet and in lakes but I can't stay down long enough

    • @_kimiadventures
      @_kimiadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No they should be illegal what about c20 in mask

    • @TheYagga
      @TheYagga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you see well underwater seeing that you wear glasses?

    • @ramanjeet1111
      @ramanjeet1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wait a aminute, if ur deep under water, with a snorkel, isnt there a danger of water entering into snorkel

    • @carolbeckett6215
      @carolbeckett6215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never see people with life jackets on...? Should you wear one? What if you aren’t a strong swimmer?

  • @w.yolanda293
    @w.yolanda293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1749

    Finished watching whole 13 minutes of “how to snorkel”. I’ve been a freediver for years 😂

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Awesome thanks for watching! I have some freediving vids in the works. Thanks for commenting too!

    • @w.yolanda293
      @w.yolanda293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Joe Oceanside No worries, TH-cam recommendation brought me here and I thought I’d show support to a fellow ocean lover ☺️ Are you a freediver too? It’s nice to see the community growing bigger and bigger each day!

    • @quelysirf
      @quelysirf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trust me, its very hard!

    • @w.yolanda293
      @w.yolanda293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ike ike Kimochi what is? Snorkeling? Or watching a video how to snorkel? 🤔

    • @quelysirf
      @quelysirf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      W. Yolanda snorkeling

  • @Kenztvmlbb
    @Kenztvmlbb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    you know he explained it so well, when you dont have to ask a question cuz he just answered all in this video.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks! Glad you liked it

    • @elig6144
      @elig6144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr (i know right?)

  • @who_theme
    @who_theme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    What am I doing here. It's 5:21 am. I can't swim.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      When you start you should definitely try snorkeling too, you might like it. Thanks for watching

    • @erebys21
      @erebys21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Try snorkeling in water that you can stand up in. If something happens, just stand up.

    • @mercilessthunder9326
      @mercilessthunder9326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah when I started turns out I can swim better underwater than I can on the surface 😂

    • @shakeelsubero4744
      @shakeelsubero4744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I can’t swim efficiently either but funny enough with an snorkel set I’m practically a merman

    • @kuromi9821
      @kuromi9821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mercilessthunder9326 same!

  • @msbrownbutter
    @msbrownbutter ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I am currently taking private swimming lessons. I have 2 more classes to complete. I am 58 years old and I am so proud of myself for facing my fears! I went snorkeling yesterday at Whiskey Town lake in California. It’s was perfect on this hot day, temperature was 111^ . enjoyed your video, thank you! I just subscribed

  • @senno101
    @senno101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    I'm going snorkeling for the first time this week and this video helps a lot to prepare myself! Thank you for the clear explanation and relevant examples! Helped a lot.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

    • @karinamadden7440
      @karinamadden7440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @naomissweetart604
      @naomissweetart604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very clear, understandable instructions, extremely helpful, thank you!

    • @toastedbagelwithcreamcheesepls
      @toastedbagelwithcreamcheesepls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was is fun mate?

    • @Lifeless11111
      @Lifeless11111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats sad , i was about 7 years old when i started snorkling and i didnt need any explanation

  • @SCUFFEDAUSSIE
    @SCUFFEDAUSSIE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    I make sure there's no hair in the seal on the mask!
    Your hair line* "Yeah nah we good here"

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Ahahaha, that's a good one

    • @msgrepea7352
      @msgrepea7352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "That right there was a violation personally I wouldn't have it"

    • @PLK123
      @PLK123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hairlines can be tactical, you don't really need hair if you're in hot places all the time

    • @9ger
      @9ger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was looking for somebody to say that lol

    • @cheesegraham2387
      @cheesegraham2387 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pointless comment,you feel better now ?

  • @halocrown5087
    @halocrown5087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This is totally the best tutorial for snorkeling its all complete in one video.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome, glad you enjoyed!

  • @aaliyahrodriguez3411
    @aaliyahrodriguez3411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    This should have more likes omg this guy is amazing

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow thanks that is awesome to hear you say that!

  • @roomofcybertron6380
    @roomofcybertron6380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I never snorkel before, and I don't know how to swim.. But I bought my first snorkel kit, including scubba mask, dry-top-snorkel, and two open heel fins... Now I can't wait to learn how to snorkel on a swimming pool.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats great! I hope you enjoy! It is alot of fun and a great way to enjoy nature

    • @suzi2084
      @suzi2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm really shit at swimming but having the flippers on and being able to float u can snorkel

    • @roomofcybertron6380
      @roomofcybertron6380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@suzi2084 Oh wow! the flippers helps you float? then i'm going to wear flippers right away on my very first time submerging myself into the pool!

    • @dave9401
      @dave9401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suzi2084 regardless, if you're getting in the sea you need to be able to be a good swimmer. A pool is fine if there's a life guard 🙂

  • @rodrigosouto9502
    @rodrigosouto9502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That was the best beginner snorkeling tutorial I've seen on TH-cam

  • @0aintseennothingyet0
    @0aintseennothingyet0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Great video thank you. I snorkeled for the first time ever today as an almost 40 year old. I watched your video last night after buying some basic gear. The clarity of your thoughts and presentation really helped as it came to me quite easily when I was in the water! I had an amazing experience in the Canary Islands. Thank you!

  • @jpac73
    @jpac73 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Have a huge fear of the ocean but went snorkeling for the first time last week. The water was beautiful and terrifying at the same time. I definitely need to practice some more but I for sure wanna get back out there soon🙏🏽

    • @lucycorrales435
      @lucycorrales435 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too! I have such a fear but these activities are awesome, I don't want to miss out

    • @elijahmorrison4758
      @elijahmorrison4758 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I find it helps to swim around a lot and get relaxed in the water before I do any diving or snorkelling, Takes about 25 mins to get relaxed in new murky water

  • @Adventureswithbecky
    @Adventureswithbecky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I'm oldschool I just use spit then rinse lol. That's how I was taught when I got certified to scuba 22 years ago🤷‍♀️

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I use organic dish soap now, also Johnsons baby soap works too. Thanks for watching

    • @D.H.CE_FL
      @D.H.CE_FL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had to do some math... But yea, I started with spit in the mask roughly 30 years ago. Still using my spit and had my 9 year old son tell a snorkeling boat "nah, I already used spit" when they were handing out anti-fog. #ProudDadMoment

    • @Adventureswithbecky
      @Adventureswithbecky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@D.H.CE_FL lol right! Man you just don't fix what isn't broke lol.

    • @D.H.CE_FL
      @D.H.CE_FL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Adventureswithbecky, exactly! And I just looked and it looks like you have some Florida videos on your page. Headed over there now to check them out. I'm in Florida, but about the most wrong part of Florida as you can get, haha

    • @Adventureswithbecky
      @Adventureswithbecky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@D.H.CE_FL lol that just cracked me up but about the most part of Florida!!!🤣🤣🤣 That was fantastic! Yes we're in FL. Was born and raised in San Diego then moved away 5 years ago. Spent the first 4 years in TX and then moved to FL last year. So far we have hit up a lot of places in FL and 1 in GA but planning on hitting other States as well along with spots in FL. Let me know your thoughts and if there are some must see spots that we can hit up. My "to visit list" is pretty nuts lol. So many little pins especially here in FL.

  • @61sven
    @61sven ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, thank you. Very important that when you attach your snorkel to the mask you make sure that the opening for the drain valve is facing backwards. So as Joe says usually this will mean fixing on the left. If you don’t do this there is chance that the snorkel won’t drain properly. Then when you take your next breath you may breath in water. This can be pretty scary. But if your snorkels fitted properly you won’t have a problem. It’s a little thing and very simple but its very important.

  • @Project_STI
    @Project_STI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    More advanced safety: We’ve also got an important piece of safety advice regarding the snorkel. Most freedivers go underwater with their snorkel in their mouth. When you do this, the water doesn’t rush into your mouth because your tongue is actively blocking the hole in the snorkel. If you were to black out underwater, your tongue would no longer actively block this hole - it would go limp like everything else. So water would rush into your mouth and possibly into your lungs. Diving underwater with the snorkel in your mouth violates the No. 1 rule of freediving safety - to always protect the airway.
    Here are three simple suggestions to increase your safety while freediving:
    Dive one-up one-down; be close enough to grab your buddy when he or she surfaces.
    Watch your buddy for no less than 30 seconds every time he or she surfaces.
    Don’t free dive over-weighted. At the surface do a relaxed exhalation, like a sigh.
    If you sink, you’re wearing too much weight. Keep taking off weight one pound at a time until you can pass this test.

    • @user-vz2mc5qt1e
      @user-vz2mc5qt1e ปีที่แล้ว +3

      not just that, it also carbon dioxide build up

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i sink like a rock in soft water. even with a PFD i sink up to the mouth.
      no joke, its not normal right? i see people floating without even moving or anything.

    • @dnegel9546
      @dnegel9546 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Francois_Dupont you dont know how to float.

    • @dnegel9546
      @dnegel9546 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wont water rush into your mouth.. Regardless if you have the snorkel or not. If you black out.

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dnegel9546 even with my lung full of air i sink right to the bottom. this is no question of "knowing to float" if you sink, you sink and if you float you float.

  • @rhedz5493
    @rhedz5493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I really wish I had watched this video before attempting snorkeling for the first time on vacay in Mexico! I had a panic attack and it was just horrible. Uuugghh! Your video was very informative. Thank you!

    • @danielcantoran2920
      @danielcantoran2920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. Almost died

    • @TrevorPhillips2024
      @TrevorPhillips2024 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Start with a snorkel in the pool! No shame there it’s an unnatural way to breathe and can be panic inducing if you get water in the snorkel and you need to breathe badly. Make sure you get goggles with a nose covering too

    • @dnegel9546
      @dnegel9546 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielcantoran2920 🤣🤣🤣🤣 story time!!! I wana know

  • @renemays9714
    @renemays9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Thank you! I recently conquered my fear of swimming in the ocean. Im going to try snorkling soon. This really helped !

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats great. I hope you enjoy snorkeling! Thanks for watching!

    • @demnisxirox7144
      @demnisxirox7144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      U not alone , am going sec time , this time am going all the way

    • @orangeearth4139
      @orangeearth4139 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, it's opened up a whole new lease of life for me, can't wait to try new stuff now. Enjoy x

  • @WanderingMunchers
    @WanderingMunchers ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I did a lot of snorkeling in the past 20 years. I've never properly learned how to snorkel but what you've taught in this video is exactly what I've been doing all this while with experimenting through trial and error. I guess it comes naturally as you experience more and more doing it time and again. Thanks for the video, at least now I know I have been doing the right things.

  • @jscotangus
    @jscotangus ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great tutorial! LOVE that you steered clear of filler and got straight to the point! So many content producers out there make a 10min video to cover 1-2mins of useful info. Thank you!

    • @bernhardbrodowsky3261
      @bernhardbrodowsky3261 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is true! I usually find myself fast forwarding a lot, not here!

  • @DrewHorine
    @DrewHorine 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very informative. I’ve been snorkeling a few times with no training. I always felt like I was doing it wrong, but nobody was able to show me how to do it right. I feel like this will make me a lot safer in the water so I can enjoy the experience.

  • @Br0wnSgr
    @Br0wnSgr ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I haven't floated or swam in over 20 years! But I'm going to hawaii and want to snorkel at the lagoon on the resort property. This gave me the basic info I need, and I feel comfortable and excited to learn those floating skills and potentially snorkel by year's end!

    • @miriamtellez5530
      @miriamtellez5530 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      how did it go? I am going in a couple of day and I am a little nervous

  • @stonerocks0
    @stonerocks0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This is an excellent, thoughtful, structured explanation and a really well made video. Very helpful for a beginner like me - thanks!

  • @sanzd56
    @sanzd56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I will go for my first time snorkeling in the Keys!! Thanks for such wonderful tips, looking forward to my experience 😀

  • @alyatanveer8380
    @alyatanveer8380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm going snorkelling for the first time this week and this video helps me a lot to prepare myself!

  • @dianebarton2805
    @dianebarton2805 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! I'm impressed. Joe covered everything step-by-step including clear demonstrations to help understand each step. He also listed all kinds of helpful links to assist in finding everything you need to snorkel. Excellent explainer video!!

  • @brandongray1059
    @brandongray1059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good vid, just had my wife watch it as she's going to try snorkeling with me for the first time in about a month. I've been snorkeling forever and this was a really good visual aid to give her an idea of what to expect.

  • @valmachin3148
    @valmachin3148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. I've never snorkeled but wanted to dive-snorkel at a spring, and I feel confident I can do that now. I will at least practice diving when I go on a trip to a Florida key, but at least feel reasonably confident I will do okay at the surface.

  • @imlance
    @imlance 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This helps.. will be swimming with friends this weekend and got our snorkeling sets.. Though I dont consider myself a good swimmer, but watching this makes me calm and not panic.. Thanks a lot!!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hope you enjoy, stay safe and have fun

  • @aisminiadventure918
    @aisminiadventure918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Going to try/practice snorkeling today for the 1st time. Thanks for the tips and power on!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, hope you enjoy! have fun and thanks for watching

    • @rohzpopper4922
      @rohzpopper4922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to waist deep water first to test your body floatation and confidence. Just calm down. Then go deeper water if you float so well.
      Invest in good snorkeler set. TUSA for mask and snorkel. Cressi Sub for the slip on fin. They're v good. Avoid heavy rubber fin. They're heavy and can make you cramp. If snorkel for hours. Eat two bananas. If you cramp easily, use a life jacket. Elderly swimmers die from cramps !

  • @bhautikbhatt007
    @bhautikbhatt007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of the best snorkeling guiding video for beginners I have seen. Effectively explained all important aspects.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thanks! I am glad you approve! Thanks for watching

  • @paulroelsolon
    @paulroelsolon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this informative video. 🙏 gonna go snorkeling with friends this weekend and I'm happy I found this video.

  • @user-ow4fy7ex5i
    @user-ow4fy7ex5i 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the information, was explained very clearly, from simple to more complex. This is going to be my first time snorkeling, and I am nerveous, but excites and now more confident with this instructional video. Thanks!!!!

  • @madarazute7554
    @madarazute7554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, this was great! The idea of snorkeling freaks me out a little, but I feel much more calm after watching this video and understanding how it's done exactly :) Off to practice in the pool!

  • @phileisermann1257
    @phileisermann1257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for making this video. Family wants to take a PADI course next year and we just bought masks and snorkels to get used to it; going to practice at the pool tomorrow and then this weekend we will explore the salt marshes off the ICW (and away from boat traffic) near our home.
    This was just what we needed to start us off.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome glad it helped. Thanks for watching

  • @B4LLERIN4
    @B4LLERIN4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love whoever made this video IT HELPS SO MUCH 😂😂😂😂😂😂 thank you so much!

  • @flyingmedic
    @flyingmedic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a poor try at snorkelling and now I’ve watched your guide I can see all my mistakes. Thank you for this clear video.

  • @AintDyin999
    @AintDyin999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro I always wanted to know how Snorkels work then u ended up giving me insane tips. Cant wait to to learn how to swim!!! 💯💯💯💯

  • @deathflaregames9059
    @deathflaregames9059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m trying snorkeling today thx so much for all these tips hope they can help me out u definitely taught me some stuff about snorkling

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow very cool, glad you enjoyed! Have fun

    • @Sindebbiepro
      @Sindebbiepro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeOceanside thx you so much I love u keep it up

  • @mayathecat4270
    @mayathecat4270 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks dude! Cleared up some questions I had and showed great examples, keep rockin.

  • @gailwilson6816
    @gailwilson6816 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best beginner’s video out there. Easy to follow, covered everything and well presented. Thank you so much (from New Zealand) Joe.

  • @maryannpatterson5446
    @maryannpatterson5446 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative and very detailed tutorial.
    Me and my teenager kids are going snorkeling in warm water at SEA (South East Asia) and I’m kind of worried about them because they haven’t snorkeled. After watching video and sharing to my kids, I’m more confident they’ll like the adventure . Kudos to your channel 🎉👍🏽🙏

  • @catherine4159
    @catherine4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome vid. I learned lots. TY! Blowing water out of the snorkel is something I will need to practice. I've only snorkeled once and it was an amazing experience. Planning to do it again once the pandemic ends and I can get to warmer waters:) Great Info...thanks again

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats great I hope you enjoy!

  • @pixelwrapstudio7893
    @pixelwrapstudio7893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏 love snorkeling and the freedom feeling of floating in the water and seeing the colorful marine life

  • @pedroabemiyahira
    @pedroabemiyahira ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. One of the best videos I have ever seen about snorkerling, super well-explained, step-by-step, direct to the point. And an important detail: English language very well spoken and all understood by me, as a Portuguese speaker. Our best regards, from São Paulo City, Brazil.

  • @pfunk2637
    @pfunk2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very well made video, great attention to detail! Thanks a lot!

  • @jessOreo24
    @jessOreo24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome demonstration! Thank you so much For this! So helpful!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I am glad you found it helpful! Enjoy snorkeling

  • @arcadeeeee26
    @arcadeeeee26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this amazing video! Your explanation is so clear and helpful!!

  • @Skycop24
    @Skycop24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just snorkled for the first time in St. Lucia and completely fell in love with it. Thanks for the tips and I look forward to wasting a ton of money on a nee Hobbie!

  • @ellenino
    @ellenino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for this amazing video!
    I went snorkelling properly for the first time last week and it was surreal... Off to buy gear tomorrow for another snorkelling trip this week!
    These tips have really helped!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is great, glad it helped Thanks for watching!

  • @yipyip4177
    @yipyip4177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this was super helpful!!!! the way u worded out this whole video made it very easy to understand!!!! 10/10!!!!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I did make an outline before hand, it was alot of info to cover. Thanks for watching

  • @mrdoggoe3094
    @mrdoggoe3094 ปีที่แล้ว

    I showed my young Snorkeler (my son), this and now he has gotten very comfy with Snorkeling. you helped a lot thanks!

  • @-Window-Licker-
    @-Window-Licker- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This whole time I've been going to the grocery store with my snorkel gear on. Now I know I'm supposed to go in the ocean. Thanks

  • @RiverWalkerApex
    @RiverWalkerApex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    For some reason, I thought snorkels could be used as rebreathers underwater. Great video!

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no its basically just a pipe so you dont have to bring your face out of the water. you cannot have to long of a pipe either because your lungs wont be able to push the water out.

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Best of Tommy Sotomayor arent snorklist exaling into the water?

  • @koalalucu7756
    @koalalucu7756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will have a trip in the end of this year. Thank you for the lesson! 🤩

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great I hope you have a good trip

  • @PattyAnnee
    @PattyAnnee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FINALLY! someone who is thorough! Thanks for sharing. Super helpful!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it

  • @A-G-F-
    @A-G-F- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What i love about snorkeling is that the more relaxed you are, the easier it becomes.
    I thini i found my favorite catharsis

  • @toniroycegraellos11
    @toniroycegraellos11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Informative video ❤️ I went for an introduction class for Freediving and we were instructed to ensure remove the snorkel from our mouths before diving.

    • @ollietheblacksoul6249
      @ollietheblacksoul6249 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely!!! Don’t ever dive with your snorkel in your mouth. I have been Freediving for 2 years. Annoys me when people dive with the snorkel in the mouth

  • @mrsnorkel9605
    @mrsnorkel9605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great advice I highly recommend everything said in this video

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Glad you agree!

  • @MarkSutphin
    @MarkSutphin ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for this, vising my son soon in Hawaii and hoping to use my snorkeling equipment the CORRECT way! Tons of confidence after watching this!

  • @mariaevanoloroza1768
    @mariaevanoloroza1768 ปีที่แล้ว

    A begginer here for snorkeling. So excited and this tips is really will help me a lot. So easy to understand and am sure im goin to have some fun

  • @imlance
    @imlance 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi joe.. Just had 2 days of fun snorkeling and practicing with my new fins.. getting comfortable now, but not yet 100% confident... I still swim with vest on and friends nearby when navigating really deep seas(i guess still shallow for your standards hehe). I'll search in your channel in case you have video tips about beginners trying deep water snorkeling.. I still hold on tight to life preserver when adjusting my mask in the deep sea coz my legs below going crazy and it distracts me or get back to the shallow part to stand and do my thing.. hehe.. lovin this channel..

  • @kraken8UP
    @kraken8UP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much man! I have been looking for a video exactly like this and here you are to provide this video for me! You have definitely gotten me to subscribe! 😃

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy snorkeling! Thanks for subbing

    • @kraken8UP
      @kraken8UP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG Thanks Joe! I am also new to snorkeling so this video was the most helpful video out there!

    • @kraken8UP
      @kraken8UP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Np!

    • @kraken8UP
      @kraken8UP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am also thinking about starting my own TH-cam channel for spearfishing and just freediving and looking at the marine life.

  • @stevenhulbert7540
    @stevenhulbert7540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't gone snorkeling in many years, just swimming in a pool. Thanks for covering the aspects and the tips, well presented.

  • @kcain64
    @kcain64 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched your video a couple of times. I feel confident I can start snorkeling safely.

  • @andrewSul
    @andrewSul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2 IMPORTANT MATTERS
    1- ALWAYS SNORKEL OUT WHILE UNDERWATER!!!!!
    2- WHILE KICKING FINS - TRY TO KEEP KNEES STRAIGHT
    GREAT VIDEO!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, yeah I keep snorkel out for deep or long dives (basically freediving) but short drops underwater I did not think it was necessary. Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching

    • @ksavv4729
      @ksavv4729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is also taking his fins out of the water while kicking fins should be submerged or right on the surface

    • @therrienmichael08
      @therrienmichael08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Snorkel out...take snorkel out of your mouth

  • @paulmiddleton6132
    @paulmiddleton6132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent information for a rookie diver.Thanks

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @jimmyd7945
    @jimmyd7945 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm ready to try the snorkel excursion on the cruise ship now. Ty for giving me confidence.

  • @yo-sup
    @yo-sup ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I have booked a trip to Zante and was looking for a snorkelling lesson, this one is fantastic thank you (subbed).

  • @SASUKEUCHIHA-ws9yj
    @SASUKEUCHIHA-ws9yj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are explaining it soo perfect

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool, I am glad you like it! Thanks for watching

  • @jas7max
    @jas7max 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Learning how to breath with the snorkle tube is of utmost importance. At first I felt lightheaded but only for the first time, after that I was breathing fine. Nice video, good job!

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you are supposed to do long breath, so you are not just pushing a little bit of air and rebreathing the same thing over and over again.

    • @fibiger12
      @fibiger12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Francois_Dupont never thought about that. that makes perfect sense

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fibiger12 do not force yourself too much to breathe in/out to the *extreme* . sadly i do not remember the scientific name in English, but if you take in too much oxygen, you can trick your body into thinking you dont need to breathe for a long time, then you can pass-out underwater. it is named overventilating, hyperventilating or something. many people in poor countries do this to dive deep underwater for a long time without equipment, but it is very dangerous.

    • @fibiger12
      @fibiger12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Francois_Dupont im new to this, and im doing my best to relax and take slow deep breathts, so far so good. but i think i float to well. its hard for me to stay at the buttom, even without my wesuit. Maby some fins will help me, i havnt bought any yet

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fibiger12 no problem i wish you good swimming!

  • @fionashaw650
    @fionashaw650 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went snorkelling yesterday, I have only just started opening my eyes under water (with goggles on)! and learned to swim/breathe properly towards the end of 2019 (so the learning was hit & miss with covid restrictions). I swim in the Irish Sea and watched your video, followed all your steps and once I stopped dry-wretching, at the end of the 25 mins I was snorkelling! Saw a few crabs on the bottom, wasn't expecting much as I was still able to put my feet down. Will definitely be able to buy & use my own snorkel from now on! Thank you for being so clear with your steps! :-)

  • @APPATAKKARDHIVYA
    @APPATAKKARDHIVYA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clear and good explanation 👌

  • @Guest32458
    @Guest32458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ummm... don’t know why I’m here but now I’m definitely going snorkelling it sounds fun 😂

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, yeah go snorkeling it is alot of fun! Thanks for watching

  • @brianroberts5672
    @brianroberts5672 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video includes most of the basics but I will add a few tips. When trying to stand from a prone face down position whilst wearing fins is difficult. First, without fins, learn to roll onto your back and then stand. Once you can do this smoothly you are ready to wear fins.
    Clearing your mask of water can be done by breathing out through your nose whilst pressing the top of the mask. The air replaces the water that escapes at the bottom of the mask where the seal is weakest. This trick is essential if you intend learning to scuba dive later.
    I prefer the basic snorkel. If you do progress to diving down you will probably experience the urge to breathe before you blow out the water in the snorkel at the surface. On starting your assent, look to the surface, pull the snorkel end to point down, as you ascend blow some air into the snorkel. This air will expand and clear the water in the tube. With experience you will not have to waste time at the surface clearing the snorkel but will be able to breathe in immediately.
    Without good technique many struggle and use up a lot of energy and air to perform a smooth surface dive at the start of a descent. Your buoyancy is at its greatest at the surface so "getting under" may be a problem. Start prone, looking down with both hands by your hips. Both palms facing down. The aim is to turn the body through 180° from horizontal to vertical with the hips at the surface and the legs out of the water providing the weight to sink the snorkeller. First make a vigorous dolphin kick and at the same time bow at the waist to point the head to the bottom of the pool. The hips, legs and arms are still horizontal at the surface. Keeping the arms straight press down to bring them pointing down along side your ears. At the same time lift both legs as vertically as possible. Bending, then straightening the legs may be easier. The hands are now in front of you ready to provide extra drive downwards. The dolphin kick facilitates the "bow" (pike) and the arm press facilitates the leg lift. 90° + 90° = 180°. Practice only in deep water or you could finish with a head ache.

    • @sampo_with_yumi
      @sampo_with_yumi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is "Clearing a mask of water" necessary to learn? I practiced it in a pool, but water got in my nose, and some water stays in the nose part. I feel anxious about joining a tour for an upcoming vacation.

    • @brianroberts5672
      @brianroberts5672 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sampo, to snorkel learning the technique I suggested to clear your mask is not necessary but it is if you intend to learn to scuba dive. When snorkelling you can ease the mask away from your face at the surface to clear a flooded mask. When scuba diving this would not help. I still think the technique is worth learning because it requires less energy. You will need to lift your head to make sure any water is collecting at the bottom of your mask.
      It is a year since my last post and I am embarrassed to see that I described a turn from horizontal to vertical as 180°. The top half of the body turns 90° and then the bottom half turns 90°. The whole body has turned 90° not 180°. Sorry!

    • @brianroberts5672
      @brianroberts5672 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sampo, I forgot to answer your problem about water getting in your nose. When in water, learning to swim or snorkel, one of the basic first steps is to learn the correct breathing pattern. On land most of us use our nose to breathe, both in and out. In water we should only breathe through our mouths. Water up your nose is not pleasant but water that gets into your mouth can be spat out easily. When snorkelling the rule still applies. We use explosive exhalation to clear a snorkel. Some recommend inhaling by mouth, (via the snorkel) and exhaling by the nose, occasionally ensuring the mask seal on the forehead is strongest, thus clearing any water in the mask. This method of breathing, in through the mouth and out through the nose also means there is no exhaled air left in the snorkel so you only get fresh air on the next intake. ( This is not a problem with valved snorkels.) Hope this helps.

    • @sampo_with_yumi
      @sampo_with_yumi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brianroberts5672 Thank you. I can sleep well now 🙂

    • @sampo_with_yumi
      @sampo_with_yumi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brianroberts5672 Yes, I still need to practice the breathing techniques! Thank you very much!

  • @myma6387
    @myma6387 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every instruction video should be this well-made! ✨

  • @mukandzadalberto8975
    @mukandzadalberto8975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for teaching Joe

  • @LehWeGo868
    @LehWeGo868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really really good tips here... Thank you greatly 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @Realletsplaygrey
    @Realletsplaygrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Needed this. I go out all the time but the idea of using a snorkel was scary haha. I feel like having the one with the drain valve on top would make me feel a lot more secure tbh

  • @gecclesable
    @gecclesable 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Total newbie here and you answered all of my questions in one video.

  • @christikovach6394
    @christikovach6394 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so helpful , THANK YOU !!

  • @danellycarazo8781
    @danellycarazo8781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I could snorkel 🤿 but I don’t know how to swim 🏊‍♀️ 😭😭😭 love this video I want my 15 year old Daughter to learn and have fun

  • @endoftheworld29
    @endoftheworld29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Its amazing that I dont know how to swim like literally cant even hold my head above water but when I use those diving fins I get confident and can swim around and even hold my head above water. Thanks for the tips, im just a beginner enjoying the wonders that the ocean can give. ❤️

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats great! Stay safe, use a snorkel vest if you feel uncomfortable! Thanks for watching

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoeOceanside is a snorkel vest basically a light life vest?

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dubmob151 no, the difference is the snorkel vest can be deflated so you can dive under water. A life vest can not be deflated and will always float you at the surface

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeOceanside do you just inflate the snorkel vest by blowing into it as needed then?

  • @FeyGriffin42
    @FeyGriffin42 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just about to head off to Crete for my 1st snorkelling holiday at 55yr old :-) This has helped a lot in terms of prep & tips, thanks!

  • @ybgirl18
    @ybgirl18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You are a wonderful instructor. This video is perfect.

  • @lalvensangahniarcheng8820
    @lalvensangahniarcheng8820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Diving my new hobby love this channel...

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

  • @cneven91
    @cneven91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    !!!Important note!!! When you want to dive deeper ALWAYS take out the snorkel from your mouth! Many people died because they accidentally breath in water that entered the snorkel!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes! for freediving take snorkel out of mouth. For shallow ,short drops down I leave it in. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

    • @emmetthawthorne1326
      @emmetthawthorne1326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeOceanside if you have a fully dry 15 feet deep water will be completely fine

    • @samuelmartin293
      @samuelmartin293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No you should never teach people to keep the snorkel in their mouth, shallow water blackouts can happen at any depth and that snorkel will act as a funnel, especially new divers that generally don’t know their limits.

    • @rorydimov405
      @rorydimov405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@samuelmartin293 Sorry Sam but if you black out under water, I don't care if you have a snorkel in your mouth or not, that water is going straight into your mouth/lungs when your body tries to resume breathing as it will still be underwater. The big takeaway here is to not form bad (potentially dangerous) habits. If you get used to taking a shallow dive while snorkeling eventually you may find yourself going deeper and deeper with the snorkel in your mouth. If you learn to never dive with it in your mouth it is a non-issue.

    • @danielfortuna5124
      @danielfortuna5124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So how do I breathe then

  • @Uzumaki_D_Broly
    @Uzumaki_D_Broly ปีที่แล้ว

    People should learn on how to create a tutorial video from this guy! 🙌🙌👍🏽 Perfect speech!

  • @lyndonmendez3997
    @lyndonmendez3997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing amazzing content !!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow thanks glad you enjoyed it!

  • @OkiVibes
    @OkiVibes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This deserves more views

  • @saltymcnuts1697
    @saltymcnuts1697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went snorkeling with my son in Jupiter, Florida. Had a blast. Used my go pro and got awesome pictures.

  • @McDonaldo21
    @McDonaldo21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful I'm starting to go spear fishing for daily food and this helped me a lot.

  • @DeerhuntingwithAari
    @DeerhuntingwithAari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good and clear explaing on how to do and video.

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I am glad you like it. Thanks for watching

  • @iskandarzulkarnain9605
    @iskandarzulkarnain9605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    true, when snorkeling we must always pay attention to the surrounding
    there is one time when I am too focused looking at the coral underwater until I do not aware that I already swim very far from my group
    furthermore at that time the waves is quite strong so it is really hard for me to turn back
    btw, for you guys who want to have fun snorkeling time, you can come to redang island, malaysia :)

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes, must be aware at all times!

  • @haleyrtate
    @haleyrtate 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going snorkeling in Hawaii next week! And found this very helpful! Thank you.

  • @lizapiza1576
    @lizapiza1576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very comprehensive and helpful. Thanks!

  • @MsLaBajo
    @MsLaBajo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg this is so helpful!!! Thank you!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great, I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching

  • @natedoug43434343
    @natedoug43434343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work brother!

    • @JoeOceanside
      @JoeOceanside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, and thanks for watching!

  • @tenmiltenmil1770
    @tenmiltenmil1770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello ! New subscriber ! Today is Friday November 2nd 2022 I ordered a snorkeling set for my 7 year old granddaughter and received it today ! I’m going to teach her how to snorkel but I was looking for a video for her to watch so she can better understand what I am teaching her and I found your video ! I feel your video is the best one ! Thank you for sharing vital and valuable information ! I am sending her this video immediately so she gets a better view of what snorkeling is about ! I learned something from you that I did not know and that is wearing the flag to let boaters know a snorkeled is there ! I’m not taking her far out ! Just only to my shoulder length ! With what I know and your extra valuable information , I’m sure we will have a lot of fun ! Once again THANK YOU ! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊😊😊

  • @miriamtellez5530
    @miriamtellez5530 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial, I am going to be snorkeling in a couple of days, this was very helpful, thank you