{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120663\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E(Published Jan 2018, last reviewed with no updates March 2022)\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Snorkelling?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESnorkelling is underwater swimming, usually near the surface of the water, using a mask, snorkel and fins for propulsion.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is a Snorkelling Permit?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit. Additionally young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA Snorkelling permit is required for all Snorkelling taking place except in class c waters. Definitions of water classifications can be found in POR 9.44.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELevels of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPermits can be restricted (such as through specific locations etc.) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETypes of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two types of permit available for Snorkelling. 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You must remain with the group throughout the activity in the most appropriate position to look after all participants (i.e. in the water, on the side, on a boat). 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