Is there an age to start snorkeling?
By marguicha
@marguicha (230349)
Chile
January 16, 2011 9:45pm CST
I have never done it but this March I am going to Aruba with three young women who will probably want to do some snorkeling. Do you think that I can try it? I´m 65 years old. I do love the adventures but don´t even know what this is.
Enlighten me please!
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9 responses
@doggydimon (1369)
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
I think as long as you can swim you can snorkel. Oh wait... Let me correct that... As long as you can move your arms and legs, you can snorkel. I myself don't know how to swim but i have tried snorkeling and it was fun. Bad thing though is that I am a gagger. So I cannot stay long with something on my mouth. hehehe... If you have tried diving, then this will be easy for you.
In case you don't know, snorkeling is the practice of swimming above or even below the water with just the use of snorkels (where you breath), goggles, and swim fins. It gives you extended amount of time to explore underwater attractions with less physical effort.
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@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
17 Jan 11
Your answer was BRIGHT, my friend!!! I now know exacthy what to expect and I know that I can do it. And at the Caribbean I don´t even have the problem of the water being too cold. Water has grown colder as I age
. I used to swim beyond the waves at the Pacific Ocean and play there with my friends (not much of a swimmer though). Now the ocean has grown icy and my bones hurt.
Thanks a lot!
. I used to swim beyond the waves at the Pacific Ocean and play there with my friends (not much of a swimmer though). Now the ocean has grown icy and my bones hurt.
Thanks a lot!
@chrystaltears (3392)
• United States
17 Jan 11
I snorkeled for the first time when I was 40, at the Bahamas. Look, the way I look at it is, if you feel like your body can do a cart wheel, do it. If you feel like your body can run 6 blocks, run. If you can swim or can wear a life preserver. All that's really physical other than that is jumping off the boat and climbing back on. I'm 61, and I can't run 1 block! I attempted to stand on my ands like I always had, I tried about 15 years back, and my wrists were week. I can't do those things. But I believe I could handle snorkeling.
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@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
17 Jan 11
Thanks for your answer crystal. Maybe I should do some gym before going to Aruba in March
. But I WOULD like to do snorkeling, even if if was just to know how it is.
. But I WOULD like to do snorkeling, even if if was just to know how it is.
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Jan 11
Can you swim?
Can you hold your breath or do you have any difficulties breathing?
If you can swim and don't have any problems breathing or holding your breath for a short time, there's no reason you can't go snorkeling.
In clear, shallow water, its a good way to see the reef fish and sights.
@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
17 Jan 11
It seems that with all this positive feedback I will have to do it.
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@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
21 Jan 11
I love the Caribbean because the water is warm. The older I get the less I like cold water. It has been a long time since I got into the Pacific Ocean. But maybe I´ll give it a try
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@MakingCents (743)
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17 Jan 11
You are never too old to try something you might want to do. As long as you can swim I would say go for it! Snorkeling is awesome and you will love it. My grandfather decided to teach himself how to ski when he was 65 years old. If he can do that you can certainly enjoy your snorkeling trip.
@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
17 Jan 11
Your granpa is the kind of men I seek and don´t find. Good for him! I´ll try.
. Good for him! I´ll try.
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
17 Jan 11
Wow, you are going to to do an very adventures sport and I wonder the way you will do it, because even I have never done it before.
I have seen it in movies and that is all. All I can do for you is wish you all the best. Write here the adventures stories also.
@marguicha (230349)
• Chile
17 Jan 11
You know, I have discovered that you can find adventures in your own backyard, if you want.
Five months ago I went to see the highest lake in my country, at 4800 metros above sea level. From there, the Chungará Lake, you could see the great Parinacota volcano (our highest) and on th way I say llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas, in that order of altitude.
I am sure that you could go near where you live and have an adventure as I did.
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Five months ago I went to see the highest lake in my country, at 4800 metros above sea level. From there, the Chungará Lake, you could see the great Parinacota volcano (our highest) and on th way I say llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas, in that order of altitude.
I am sure that you could go near where you live and have an adventure as I did.@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
17 Jan 11
You are someone with a lot of energy and enthusiasm in you. Even young people like me will not be able to compete with you. I like your spirit. I am sure you will do good with your snorkeling. All the best once again.
@jak2010 (1550)
• Papua New Guinea
24 Jan 11
I am not a coast man so I am not in a good position to comment on such. But, I think, from observation and general knowledge, it good to start when you are old as it might not only help you enjoy sea and underwater life, but your respriatory system. Check for expert advice.
