SashaS
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hi there,
I am getting read to go on a solo trip to St. Lucia, and I just wondered what people think about snorkeling alone. I did it on Grand Cayman last year without incident, but I guess I am just wondering if I am taking enough safety precautions. Other notes: I'll be snorkeling from the shore. In some cases I'll be in areas specifically designated for snorkelers; in other cases not. Here are the precautions I already know to do:
- wear a safety vest.
- bring a whistle with me in the water.
- use a bright yellow snorkel for visibility.
- don't go too far from shore.
- snorkel only in areas where there are other people around.
- bring first aid supplies and CPR instructions to the beach.
I am a strong swimmer, but of course want to make sure I'm taking as many precautions as possible. I think my main concerns are encountering something bad in the water (I think I read in another thread that getting intertwined in fishing rope can be an issue, but I can't find that post now) and getting run down by a drunken boater.
Is there anything else I should be doing or considering?
Thanks so much,
Sasha
I am getting read to go on a solo trip to St. Lucia, and I just wondered what people think about snorkeling alone. I did it on Grand Cayman last year without incident, but I guess I am just wondering if I am taking enough safety precautions. Other notes: I'll be snorkeling from the shore. In some cases I'll be in areas specifically designated for snorkelers; in other cases not. Here are the precautions I already know to do:
- wear a safety vest.
- bring a whistle with me in the water.
- use a bright yellow snorkel for visibility.
- don't go too far from shore.
- snorkel only in areas where there are other people around.
- bring first aid supplies and CPR instructions to the beach.
I am a strong swimmer, but of course want to make sure I'm taking as many precautions as possible. I think my main concerns are encountering something bad in the water (I think I read in another thread that getting intertwined in fishing rope can be an issue, but I can't find that post now) and getting run down by a drunken boater.
Is there anything else I should be doing or considering?
Thanks so much,
Sasha