Learn to snorkel for children
Snorkeling is an exciting way to show children the underwater world. The island of Kaprije, with its clear water, is ideal for children to learn how to snorkel. Here you can find out step by step how to teach your children to snorkel safely and playfully.
1. The right equipment for children
Before you set off, you need the right equipment. This makes snorkeling safe and enjoyable:
Buoyancy aid: A snorkeling vest gives children additional safety and helps them stay on the water.
Snorkeling mask: It should fit well and not pinch. A mask with a soft silicone edge is ideal for preventing water from entering.
Snorkel: A “dry snorkel” with a valve prevents water from getting into the snorkel. This makes it easier for children to practise breathing.
Fins: Fins help children to move more easily in the water and to submerge. Make sure they fit well to avoid blisters.
2. Learn to snorkel – practise breathing
Breathing through the snorkel is unfamiliar, but with practice it quickly becomes easier:
- Breathe calmly: Show the children how to breathe in and out slowly without hurrying. A steady breathing rhythm helps them to stay relaxed.
- Dry runs on land: Before going into the water, practise breathing with a snorkel and mask on land. This makes the children feel safer.
- First steps in shallow water: Start in shallow, calm water where the children can still stand. They can dip their head in the water and practise breathing while standing safely on the bottom. Polokva beach is perfect for this.
3. Snorkeling safety
Safety is the most important thing when children are learning to snorkel:
- Always snorkel together: Children should never snorkel alone. Accompany them into the water so that you can help them at all times.
- Choose calm waters: Kaprije offers many bays with calm waters, ideal for beginners. (Polokva beach)
- Stay close to the shore: It is particularly important for children to stay close to the shore and have a good view of the water.
4. Respect for nature
Children are often fascinated by the animals and plants under water. Show them how important it is to respect nature:
- Do not touch: Fish and corals should not be touched. This protects the animals and children from injury.
- No trash in the water: Explain to the children that trash always belongs in the trash to keep the ocean clean.
5. Snorkeling as a family
Snorkeling is especially fun when the whole family joins in. You can discover the colorful underwater world of Kaprije together. Look for small fish, shells, sea urchin shells or special stones.
6. Relaxed snorkeling
To enjoy snorkeling, it is important to stay relaxed:
- Slow movements: Show the children to move calmly in the water. This will help them save energy and not frighten the fish.
- Floating on the water: With a life jacket, children can lie relaxed on the water and observe the underwater world.
Fazit: Schnorcheln lernen auf Kaprije
Learning to snorkel is a great experience for children. Kaprije, with its clear and calm waters, is the ideal place to take your first snorkeling dives. With the right equipment, a little practice and lots of fun, snorkeling quickly becomes an unforgettable family adventure.
