Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Little Taotie’s First Diving Lesson
They had taken the luxurious yacht arranged by the life assistant, arriving at the diving area.
Children must dive under the supervision of their parents and an instructor, in not very deep waters, as Sanya regulations state that children must be at least six years old to participate in diving.
Younger children have poorer understanding and learning abilities, making it difficult to complete underwater breathing tasks, which could lead to drowning dangers.
As long as a child is six years old and healthy, they can participate in diving activities.
The suitable age group for diving activities ranges from six to eighty years old. Cheng Guodong stood in front of a sign, grinning, “Look, anyone can join before they turn eighty. Old man, why not join us? Since we’re here, how could we miss the underwater scenery?
Tao Mo’s mouth tasted bitter, his gaze awry, he coughed dryly, “I’ll take the semi-submersible sightseeing boat, that can view the underwater scenery too. You young people go play, I’ll watch your bags!”
Seeing the always haughty old man relent, Cheng Guodong felt extremely pleased, laughing heartily and decided not to bother the old man further.
Snorkeling involves diving near island coral reefs that are close by. The shallower waters here are more suitable for beginners. Just by attending a brief introductory course on breathing apparatus, anyone who can swim can snorkel.
“When you start snorkeling, you may choose the White Sand Seabed, and after you have practiced, move on to the Coral Seabed, to avoid stepping on and damaging the coral or cutting your feet.”
“Be cautious of strong currents or high winds and waves, as they can make snorkeling uncomfortable and even dangerous. Swimming along with the current is easy, but against it can be very strenuous. Areas of coral that are safe during high tide can cause cuts during low tide, so don’t let yourself get trapped in areas with fast currents and shallow, coral-heavy water.”
The instructor was a tall, handsome young man with a very gentle and pleasant voice.
“Because human eyes usually cannot focus underwater, wearing a mask preserves a space in front of your eyes which allows them to focus.”
He personally demonstrated to Tao Ti how to wear the mask, holding her small hand as he adjusted the mask, patiently explaining, “The way to wear it is to lightly press it against your face and breathe in slightly through your nose, using the suction to keep the mask tightly against your face, ensuring no hair gets under the mask and breaks the seal.”
“Should water enter, don’t panic and lift your head immediately. Instead, bury your head in the water, hold the top of the mask to seal it, and while holding your breath, forcefully exhale out of your nose. The water will naturally be completely expelled from the mask.”
“Just bite down on the tube and breathe. In rough waves, be careful not to let water fill it. Should some water get in, it doesn’t matter if you ingest a little, as you can still continue to breathe. The key is not to be afraid or panic!”
“I’m not afraid!” Tao Ti patted her chest, looking extremely confident, her eyes sparkling as she asked, “Big brother, can I really see Clownfish? Can I touch them?”
The handsome instructor shook his head, patiently explaining, “Colorful creatures are often poisonous, and touching them might be dangerous. You can get close and admire them. Your touch could scare them, and a good child wouldn’t want to scare the pretty fish, right?”
He had taught many children, so he had a knack for persuasion. His gentle voice and sincere gaze were enough to make the children trust him.
Indeed, Tao Ti tilted her head, her gaze dim and disappointed, but she obediently nodded, “Then I’ll just look at them, not touch. I don’t want to harm the little fish.”
Meanwhile, Cheng Guodong, who was accompanying the practice, subtly gave a thumbs-up to the handsome instructor.
Truly reliable, he decided to pay him extra!