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At 12:56 PM 9/28/95, John W. Chluski wrote: >I have heard the following concerning young children and diving: until they >reach a level of maturity that allows them to learn what they need to know >to dive safely, let them dive their age while under supervision. 6 years >old => 6 feet (2m), 10 years old => 10 feet (3.3m), etc. In this manner >they may participate with you at appropriately safe sites, but on a level >that minimizes any risk. And yes, I realize that it is customary to snorkle >those depths. I am assuming that the kids in question know how to swim and >snorkel proficiently! My kids (8 & 9), both learned to snorkel at 6&7 respectively. They started snorkeling in the open ocean (Cancun, Isla Majures, Roatan, Monterey) at 7&8. My oldest wants to begin scuba certification as soon as she's 12, and wants to begin abalone diving this season. I intend to limit her to 30ft in warm water until he's at least 16, assuming she hasn't clubed me with something before then ;). Both are very strong swimmers and are learning to surf. They already freedive deeper than their ages. Scott 'the boasting father' Cherf
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