What's new in snorkeling in the Red Sea?

The Egyptian government has appointed the Chamber of Diving & Watersports (CDWS) to monitor and control diving and snorkeling activities in Egypt. The CDWS are required to regulate the snorkel excursion market to provide a consistent and safe environment to the many visitors of the Red Sea. PADI (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) have jointly developed a Snorkel Guide training programme to certify individuals who conduct these excursions.

This programme was recently launched to the diving and snorkeling community through a series of presentations hosted in Sharm El Sheikh in the South Sinai and Hurghada on the Red Sea mainland.

This new professional rating will ensure that all snorkel guides are trained in First Aid/CPR, and have knowledge of the local environment, together with relevant safety and rescue skills. Elements of the training will also ensure that supervision and environmental considerations are a high priority.

The CDWS will continue to develop relationships with the major training agencies and experts to maintain and improve the quality of diving and watersports throughout Egypt.

Source - PADI International Ltd.