Well just a gist of snorkeling tips especially for first timers:-
a) you bite the snorkel and the big flap is between your lips and teeth.
b) using toothpaste on the mask will improve clarity of the mask but do not use the toothpaste on normal goggles. It will spoil the plastic. I learnt this the hard way, cos the snorkeling mask is made from glass whereas goggles are plastic :(
c) any hair in between the mask will cause water to seep into the mask. So brush away all hair or secure with pin.
d) wave both hands in the air, in event of emergency to call for help.
e) you breathe and exhale through your mouth. You do not use your nose at all!
Just learning to breathe this way takes time because we are so used to breathing through our nose. Or in swimming - breathing through mouth and exhaling through nose.
But don't worry. You'll get a hang of it pretty soon cos you just don't want to miss looking at the fishes and corals below =D
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