Good afternoon!
I am taking SSI Open Water Diver with a friend right now. We completed dive #2 last weekend and we're doing #3 this weekend. First off I am having no issues with anything. I am asking a question here for my buddy doing the course with me.
He has a small hole in the roof of his mouth that connects to the nose, right by the right nostril. It's a very small hole, like maybe a millimeter or less in diameter.
We discovered last weekend with mask clearing drills that he couldn't do it because water would leak from his nose into his mouth whenever he'd take the mask off under the surface. He's worried he won't be able to complete the course now.
Anyone got any input on things he may be able to try to make this work? I don't want this to be what stops him from certification, he's been excited to do this for a while and will be understandably very sad.
I suggested he see if he can plug the hole with his tongue temporarily, but he's not sure if that will work.
Thank you!
