Riversnorkel
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Hello,
'Tanks' for having me over for a visit to the board!
I specialize in swimming in rivers. maybe this side of the underwater world does not portray the romantic image of snorkeling. There are no tropical fish or colorful coral, but thre are lots of fish and aquatic creatures, interesting geology and plants and even the occasional sunken bits of treasure!
Swimming in current is amazing, no matter which direction you face. Upstream swimming and crawling is what we call skulking.
Moving from rock to rock like a fish would, hiding behind rocks, darting across rapids, diving deep and fighting for progress upstream.
We play in small rapids, holding on to boulders and logs while the current whips our legs behind, a blast! Swimming upstream is a good way to view fish, as they usually face upstream. this type of skulking is cold, exciting and very physical.
Downstream river snorkeling is much different.
Snorkeling with the curent is like flying!
Blowing by unsuspecting fish, even the most benign current will boost you along at a fun speed. Work up to diving, it's fun to just float along on the surface.
We constantly look ahead to avoid geting trapped by obstacles like logs and rocks, but at the same time we use the sheltered water behind these same dangers for safety areas to regroup and scout ahead. It a lot like whitewater kayaking in this respect.
Do not snorkel face first down unknown rapids and always keep your hands out in front of you to deflect you from rocks.
Safety is very important in river snorkeling, always swim in buddy teams and scout the water ahead, both above the water and below.
Start small and enjoy a small creek or river to get the hang of it.
I would encourage you to check out river skulking, it's an amazing experience!
'Tanks' for having me over for a visit to the board!
I specialize in swimming in rivers. maybe this side of the underwater world does not portray the romantic image of snorkeling. There are no tropical fish or colorful coral, but thre are lots of fish and aquatic creatures, interesting geology and plants and even the occasional sunken bits of treasure!
Swimming in current is amazing, no matter which direction you face. Upstream swimming and crawling is what we call skulking.
Moving from rock to rock like a fish would, hiding behind rocks, darting across rapids, diving deep and fighting for progress upstream.
We play in small rapids, holding on to boulders and logs while the current whips our legs behind, a blast! Swimming upstream is a good way to view fish, as they usually face upstream. this type of skulking is cold, exciting and very physical.
Downstream river snorkeling is much different.
Snorkeling with the curent is like flying!
Blowing by unsuspecting fish, even the most benign current will boost you along at a fun speed. Work up to diving, it's fun to just float along on the surface.
We constantly look ahead to avoid geting trapped by obstacles like logs and rocks, but at the same time we use the sheltered water behind these same dangers for safety areas to regroup and scout ahead. It a lot like whitewater kayaking in this respect.
Do not snorkel face first down unknown rapids and always keep your hands out in front of you to deflect you from rocks.
Safety is very important in river snorkeling, always swim in buddy teams and scout the water ahead, both above the water and below.
Start small and enjoy a small creek or river to get the hang of it.
I would encourage you to check out river skulking, it's an amazing experience!
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