■Wading Entry

This is the recommended entry when waves are high during a beach entry. Facing your dive buddy and joining arms, you approaching the surf together. Standing sideways to the waves now, you and your partner support each other as you each take small steps, taking into account the timing of the wave breaks. Once you’ve reached a suitable point to descend, diving below the waves quickly will ensure as smooth an entry as possible.

Work With Your Dive Buddy

■Sitting Front Entry

This entry is the simplest to complete. Sit at the water’s edge, facing the water. Place both hands on one side of your body and push off and away from the edge while turning your body so that it now faces the edge as it enters the water. Take care not to catch your equipment on anything by making sure that you push both off and away from the edge.

■Giant Stride Entry

Standing at the water’s edge, use your hands to secure your mask and take a giant step off and away from the edge. Take care not to catch your equipment on anything by making sure that you push both off and away from the edge.

One Big Step