What is skin diving? A thorough guide to basic knowledge of skin diving such as practice methods for beginners and license training
On this page, the hottest marine activity " Skin diving Is a big feature! Tips on how to remove ears and how to dive, necessary tools / equipment, individual practice methods, differences from license training and snorkeling, etc. Basic knowledge of skin diving Will be thoroughly introduced. In addition, the Kanto area including Tokyo and Okinawa (including remote islands such as Ishigakijima and Miyakojima), which is the most popular skin diving spot in Japan, etc. Check out recommended experience tours nationwide Let's do it.
What is skin diving?
Skin diving is oxygen cylinders, regulators, etc. Diving with minimal equipment without using any scuba diving equipment Points to.
In other words, dive or swim in the water as long as you can breathe without breathing. Enjoy "skin diving" as a full-fledged marine sport The name of the case.
Even with the same "bare diving", even more than skin diving "Freediving" has a strong competitive element It is called, and various competitions such as domestic and world competitions are held.
The difference between skin diving and snorkeling
As mentioned above, what is skin diving? Marine sports to dive into the water without using scuba diving equipment is.
From its characteristics, " What is the difference between skin diving and snorkeling? I think there are many people who have doubts.
To conclude The purpose of skin diving is to dive underwater So, the difference is that snorkeling is something you enjoy floating on the surface of the water.
By learning skin diving techniques, Even if you enjoy snorkeling, the range of ways to enjoy it will expand That is one of the benefits.
The charm of skin diving
Next, "Scuba diving and snorkeling are different from" The charm of skin diving Let's unravel about.
From many marine sports enthusiasts Why skin diving is attracting attention The following are typical ones.
- There are few tools and equipment
- You can swim in the sea from the perspective of the fish
- No diving license required
- Swim up close with dolphins and sea turtles
The attraction of skin diving is With light equipment, you can dive into the water and swim around in the sea from the perspective of fish. There is in.
again, No need to acquire or hold a diving license (commonly known as C card) Therefore, one of the attractions is that anyone can easily enjoy it.
At marine spots all over Japan, you can find colorful fish and coral reefs, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, etc. You can observe various marine life up close A tour is being held.
More casual than scuba diving, more serious than snorkeling It is a marine sport recommended for those who want to enjoy the underwater world.
Skin diving tools
From here to enjoy skin diving Necessary tools and equipment I will explain about.
First of all, the basic tools and equipment that are essential for skin diving Snorkel (snorkel), mask (goggles), fins (flippers) There are 3 points.
| Snorkel (snorkel) | It is a tool for breathing with your face in the water when floating on the surface of the water. |
|---|---|
| Mask (goggles) | It is a necessary tool to prevent water from entering through the eyes and nose when swimming in the water. |
| Fins (flippers) | It is a necessary tool to swim smoothly when moving on the surface of the water or underwater. |
Also, depending on how you enjoy it and the conditions such as temperature and water temperature. Weights and wetsuits will become necessary.
| Weight | Wear a weighted belt when it is difficult to dive underwater due to the buoyancy of the wetsuit. |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | It is recommended to wear it not only when the temperature and water temperature are low, but also to prevent a decrease in body temperature and injury. |
Skin diving tools and equipment are available at diving shops, etc. You can purchase it at stores that handle marine-related goods, or at the Internet. is.
Also, on a tour where you can experience skin diving for one day, The experience fee includes the rental fee for tools and equipment Is common.
Skin diving outfit
When enjoying skin diving, wear swimwear (surf pants), rash guards, towels, change of clothes, sunscreen, etc. Preparation for general sea bathing Let.
How to do skin diving
From the image of skin diving = bare diving, " Anyone who is good at swimming can easily do it Many people may think that.
Of course, there is a reason for that opinion, You can improve your skills even by self-education by practicing independently. That is also the attraction of skin diving.
However, in order to enjoy skin diving comfortably and safely, Some tips and tricks You need to remember.
here, Basic techniques for enjoying skin diving I will explain about.
Ear removal
The most important technique in skin diving skills is " Ear removal "is.
What is "ear removal"? Techniques for adjusting the air pressure in the ears This is done to prevent the eardrum from tearing and the semicircular canals from becoming abnormal.
Before actually going into the water, first on the ground Practice with the image of pinching your nose and biting an akbi Let's keep it.
Jackknife (Head First Descent)
In skin diving, in order to dive smoothly into the water, " Jack knife The technique is used.
Bend your body like a jackknife on the surface of the water, Straighten with your head down and descend into the water I will continue to do it.
From that attitude, " Head first descent And because it resembles a duck catching food, " Duck dive Also called.
Dolphin kick
What is a dolphin kick? How to swim like a dolphin It is one of.
Align both feet and move up and down from the waist, Propulsion underwater with the image of hitting underwater I will put on.
Common in skin diving with fins More efficient than fluttering You can swim in the water.
Tips for keeping your breath
For skin diving that does not use oxygen cylinders or regulators, Hold your breath and swim or dive in the water for as long as you can breathe Is the basic.
The first tip to keep you breathing in the water is before you dive. Take a deep breath and take a lot of oxygen into your lungs That is.
And the second point is underwater Relax, relax, and move slowly and calmly Is to do.
If you panic in the water, oxygen consumption will increase and there is a risk of accidents, so Try to maintain a normal mind Is an important point.
Skin diving license
Like scuba diving, " Do I need a license for skin diving? I think there are many people who have questions.
In conclusion, it's special to enjoy skin diving No need to obtain and hold a license ..
"" Which is an extension of marine sports such as sea bathing and snorkeling One of the skills to enjoy the sea If you think of it as, there will be no difference.
On the other hand, for organizations such as PADI that manage and issue scuba diving licenses (commonly known as C cards) Course majoring in skin diving class there is.
Not only for those who aim to be a full-fledged skin diver, but also for those who have acquired solid skills Those who want to enjoy skin diving safely are also recommended to take this course Is the method.
PADI Skin Diver Course
Skin diving tour / class recommended plan
Below, you can make an online advance reservation at Activity Japan. Skin diving tour / class recommended plan I will introduce.
"Mecca of skin diving" Okinawa "or" Kagoshima remote island Of course Around Kanto / Tokyo and around Kansai / Osaka Let's check the plans for each area / region.
Including the plan contents, experience place, experience fee (price), from the user Refer to the reputation of reviews and word-of-mouth experiences Please help us to compare and examine the selection of skin diving experience plans.
Kanto skin diving experience tour
Tokyo skin diving experience tour
[Nerima-ku, Tokyo] For those who want to swim with dolphins! Dolphin swim course!
Have you ever touched a dolphin's body? Have you ever heard the sound of dolphins? Put on an underwater mask, snorkel, and fins and swim into the sea where the dolphins are waiting. Of course, if you are good at skin diving, try diving underwater. Dolphins who like interesting things, how will they play underwater? !! Dolphin
[Tokyo Miyakejima] Dolphin swim tour swimming with wild dolphins [half day]
We offer a half-day dolphin swim tour to Mikurashima Island. Observe cute dolphins and heal yourself by swimming.・The dolphin swim is practically less than 4 hours. It takes about 1 hour to Mikurashima, and about 90 minutes on site.・It is scheduled to arrive at the port at 16:30, departing at 12:30 from noon.・Skin diving training in the afternoon
Chiba skin diving experience tour
[Okinoshima only] Popular with women! Refreshing experience with skin diving
Why not relax and experience the beautiful underwater world in the natural sea of Okinoshima in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture? The sea of Okinoshima is calm and highly transparent, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind. This plan is especially popular with female customers, and is a great opportunity to casually experience "skin diving," which is a step further than snorkeling.
Hokuriku skin diving experience tour
Fukui skin diving experience tour
- 4.8
- (5 reviews / experiences)
The plan is to go by boat to an offshore point with a diver and enjoy snorkeling around the boat that is fixed with an anchor. (When snorkeling, you wear a free rental life jacket or a paid rental wet suit, and enjoy floating on the surface of the water.) *Both have great buoyancy and will not sink.
Tokai skin diving experience tour
Shizuoka skin diving experience tour
[From Kanagawa, there is a pick-up service! ] Izu Peninsula skin diving tour (with training)
It is a plan to enjoy the sea while training the basic skills of skin diving. The Izu Peninsula is more beautiful than you can imagine. You can also see a lot of fish. The venue will use facilities and points for scuba diving. The beautiful points are open for scuba diving, and if you don't use the facility, you can get into good points.
This snorkeling has led to the development of full-scale diving such as skin diving and scuba diving, and has the characteristics of being the easiest and most familiar activity, so it is enjoyed by a wide range of generations as a "window to the sea". increase. By acquiring the correct knowledge and skills, we can prevent accidents, and everyone can feel at ease in nature and life.
Kansai skin diving experience tour
Osaka skin diving experience tour
Acquire the correct knowledge of snorkeling and skin diving! (With text)
Did you know that there are also formal courses in snorkeling and skin diving? With this plan, you can actually take the curriculum course held by the diving instruction group! Of course, it also comes with its own text! (We will send it online) Acquire correct knowledge in "home time", and be safe and secure
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
[Let's heal in the ocean ♪ Enjoy the sea for a day] This is a plan where you can go to the clean waters of Wakasa Bay off the coast by a "private boat" (equipped with a toilet and fresh water shower) and enjoy full-fledged skin diving and free diving. . We will guide you to several dynamic points upon request. You can freely enjoy the sea all day long.
[Osaka] Those who want to enjoy the sea casually! Skin diving private course (2 hours)
Skin diving where you can swim around the surface of the water with masks, snorkels, and fins, dive into the water, and enjoy underwater coral and fish watching. This course is perfect for those who are new to masks, snorkels, and fins and who want to enjoy skin diving more easily and efficiently. Rare dolphin swim and jinbei swim
Kyushu skin diving experience tour
Kumamoto skin diving experience tour
- 5.0
- (1 review / experience)
◆ What is skin diving? It is a marine sport that has been attracting attention recently, where you can enjoy underwater diving by wearing underwater masks and fins (foot fins) and wet suits. Enjoy the mermaid mood by using diving skills such as "ear nuki", "jack knife" and "fin kick". ◆ Our skin diving course ★ Travel by boat to an uninhabited island and ski
Kagoshima skin diving experience tour
- 5.0
- (1 review / experience)
If you feel that snorkeling is not enough, why not try swimming in the sea more freely? Skin Diving allows you to swim freely in the ocean with just one breath! You can see the fish more closely than snorkeling♪▼△[OCEANZ's commitment]▼△▼△▼△▼△▼△▼△▼△▼[1] Photo
Spectacular Amami skin diving tour | Explore the paradise of skin diving! (half day or full day)
- 4.9
- (8 reviews / experiences)
The sea of Amami. We are holding skin diving tours all year round that start from a beach with a beautiful gradation view! During the summer (June to early October) when the water temperature is high, wear a swimsuit that is easy to move in and a rash guard. During the cold winter months (mid-October to May), go into the sea in a wetsuit! I want to take a peek inside the beautiful blue sea! If you are like that, please come and join us ♪ for the first time
Let's swim with sea turtles in the Amami blue sea! ️ [Advance Course] Sea Game Swim
- 4.8
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
This is the [Advanced course] of the very popular sea turtle swim on Amami Oshima. At the drop-off point, you can see elegantly swimming sea turtles, schools of tropical fish, coral reefs, white sand, and a tropical world. It is recommended for skin divers and experienced divers and snorkelers, but we will also provide detailed lectures for beginners, so don't worry.
Okinawa skin diving experience tour
Okinawa main island skin diving experience tour
- 4.9
- (10 reviews and testimonials)
Popular skin diving * Skin diving course Perfect for everyone who has become unsatisfactory with snorkeling If you learn a little trick, you will be able to dive well ◎ Most people are trying skin diving for the first time. Let's improve free diving while watching Okinawa's corals and fish.
[Okinawa Main Island] Beginners welcome! Gorilla chop beach skin diving (free diving)
- 4.9
- (18 reviews/testimonials)
It is a gorilla chop beach skin diving of the marine shop twins. The coral in the northern part of Okinawa is a very beautiful point. It is also recommended for people who are prone to get sick because they do not get on a boat. Skin diving is a diving without wearing a life jacket. Recently, it has become a very popular course especially from women.
- 5.0
- (14 reviews and testimonials)
This plan is a plan that both beginners and experienced people can enjoy. ○ Those who are not good at swimming ・ Snorkeling beginners Okinawa's classic snorkeling is a marine sport where everyone from small children to the elderly can easily enjoy the sea of coral reefs. For those who are new to snorkeling How to use snorkeling tools and how to swim on land
Skin diving experience tour of remote islands of Okinawa
- 5.0
- (12 reviews / experiences)
Free diving challenge course! ! Swim underwater without wearing a life jacket. Anyone who wants to try free diving is welcome! We will give lectures on how to swim, how to practice ear plucking, and how to dive for a long time! Once you can swim to a certain extent, you can enjoy swimming underwater and take pictures. For those with experience, we will guide you to deeper points depending on your level. The guide is the sea
- 5.0
- (11 reviews and testimonials)
The concept is ``Slow, Relax, Relax!'' FLOWFISH is a safe, relaxing style with small groups. Our experienced instructors will slowly and happily guide each guest to Yaeyama's beautiful sea at their own pace. Even if you are diving for the first time, please enjoy with confidence! We will respond to your requests as much as possible.
- 5.0
- (1 review / experience)
A popular plan to enjoy half-day skin diving and snorkeling! This is a sea play experience that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. With this plan, you can also plan a half-day beach trip and half-day sightseeing. Please choose AM course or PM course ^^ We will listen to the sea conditions and your requests on that day and select the points. When you arrive at the point,
Precautions for skin diving
At the end, Precautions for enjoying skin diving safely Is summarized.
These are not limited to skin diving Common to all marine sports So let's reconfirm before experiencing it.
- Do not enter the sea when you are not feeling well
- Do not enter the sea due to lack of sleep
- Do not enter the sea when drinking
- Do not enter the sea alone
- Wear the right tools and equipment
- Do not touch marine life unnecessarily
- Do not enter the sea on high waves or early tides
When enjoying these marine sports Observe basic rules and etiquette and be safe Let's enjoy skin diving.
If the group includes beginners or inexperienced people, be sure to Take a hands-on tour guided by a professional instructor Please enjoy.
