seeker242
Contributor
It is a confusing term because people made up their own definitions to suit what they believe. As one who was skin diving / freediving / snorkeling / SCUBA diving when these terms were new, I never had a problem understanding what they meant until recently, when divers started redefining the terms to suit their needs.
Bob
Alright! Although, I don't find the terms confusing at all. Seems like just basic common sense to me...If you are holding your breath for extended periods of time, to the point where you are putting yourself at risk for a blackout, that is not what is meant by snorkeling.