chintz
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I've been taught to keep the snorkel in my mouth on the surface while waiting for everyone to gather before descending. This is to conserve air.
Sometimes the seas are choppy, and the waves wash over the snorkel. This is quite distressing, especially when it takes more effort to keep in one spot. Clearing the snorkel is also more difficult, with the increased effort.
What do you guys do? Keep the reg in? Take the snorkel out? Or is there some posture or head tilt that reduces the washover?
My BCD is well inflated, and I don't think I've got too much weight.
Chintz