Question 1

If I am new to scuba diving is it difficult to learn and do I need previous knowledge on how to swim?

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving is easy to learn, the skills are well defined in the training material and your instructor will guide you all the way. You do need to be a comfortable swimmer.

Question 2

What is the difference between scuba diving and snorkeling? Which one gives the best experience?

Accepted Answer

Snorkeling is much more difficult than scuba diving. People don't often realise it, but you work far harder while snorkeling on the surface, with the water splashing and the waves and currents moving and needing to hold your breath while you dive down. However, when you are scuba diving, you are under the water, so you move with the water and you are breathing normally all the time. Now you can relax and enjoy the view.

Question 3

If I am asthmatic can I still go diving? Is there any danger to hold my breath while diving?

Accepted Answer

While asthma does not automatically exclude you from diving, any condition that affects the respiratory system influences safety while diving and brings special individual consideration. Therefore, you will need to speak to and get clearance from your treating physician or diving doctor.

Question 4

I have prescription glasses, will I still be able to scuba dive?"

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, you can dive with contact lenses if you choose, or you can have your mask fitted with your prescription lenses. Depending on the reason for your glasses and how strong they are, you may even find that the fact that everything looks bigger and closer under water helps you.

Question 5

Why do the divers fall backwards into the water?

Accepted Answer

Because if they fall forward they fall into the boat. ;-) Sorry, oldest diving joke. Divers fall backwards so that their body breaks the surface tension of the water and protects their regulator from an unnecessary free-flow and decreases the risk of losing your mask on entry.

Question 6

Can you scuba dive without being certified and how long does it take for me to become a certified diver?

Accepted Answer

While it is not illegal and there is no scuba police, it is dangerous to dive without the proper training and everyone is encouraged to dive only within their qualification level. All academics are done online at the student's speed. We then do 1 academic session to clarify any questions, teach dive planning and discuss the skills you will learn. The skills are taught in confined water (a pool) and typically takes 4 - 8 hours in water followed by 4 dives totaling 2 hours dive time done over 2 days.

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