Is it Mandatory to Know Swimming for Snorkeling or Scuba Diving
All of us want some adventure in our life. Life should be adventurous and enjoyable. We all know, there are many adventurous and exciting activities. There are lots of activities on land, in the air and in water. As we talk about water activities, we must talk about snorkeling and scuba diving in India . One of the most common questions that come into the mind of a person wanting to try scuba diving or snorkeling is: “I don’t know how to swim – can I try scuba diving?” The answer is yes. To get certified as a diver, you need to know basic swimming (ability to float or tread water for 10 min, swim 200m unaided/300m with mask-fins snorkel). However, to do introductory scuba diving in India , through a PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, swimming is not required. This program is designed to give people a taste of scuba. There is a dive professional in the water with you at all times, who is responsible for your safety during the program. The instructor does ha...