Scuba Diver: "I Can't Swim" | Taking non swimmers Scuba Diving for the 1st time

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @gracedcosta4199
    @gracedcosta4199 3 года назад +114

    Im a non-swimmer who is very much interested in scuba diving and this video just gave me so much hope! Thank you so much

    • @paulthesquid3595
      @paulthesquid3595 3 года назад +1

      Grace D Costa Well it is advisable that you learn to swim there i think in all honesty i would not go sky diving with a paracute full of holes or get in the ring with a boxer if i carn't box not advisable is it .

    • @alcopwn454
      @alcopwn454 2 года назад +1

      Learn to swim mate the dive master won't be there when trouble calls

    • @gill2837
      @gill2837 Год назад

      Isn't it a lovely story Grace. Go for it! It will give you the confidence to swim!

    • @infinitesadness9097
      @infinitesadness9097 2 месяца назад

      Same here😊

  • @Zahra-tz4ob
    @Zahra-tz4ob 2 года назад +22

    It's so strange, I'm so fascinated with the oceans and my dream is to become a marine biologist and go scuba diving, but at the same tims I'm absolutely terrified of the water.

  • @Wojtkacy
    @Wojtkacy 3 года назад +13

    I am a mediocre swimmer, I can use only "frog" style above the surface and I'm not certain if I do it correctly. However I'm a OWD scuba diver, I use a wing BCD with a twinset cylinder setup, I usually dive in a trillaminate drysuit with dry gloves and jet fins and I love it, water temperature or visibility isn't a problem unless there is ice in winter (the only season I make a break from scuba diving). Also the frog kick, weak for usual swimming, is on the other hand great for scuba diving, especially with dry suit. Cheers from Poland to all drivers and people who wanna try scuba!

  • @jake2.037
    @jake2.037 2 года назад +15

    I am not a swimmer myself when I started scuba, I tried conquering that fear of the deep ocean, even in the pool. its a shame. I started the training and got my self certified. Its awesome to experience the world down there in the ocean, so majestic. I started to scuba in my 40's. I don't know if I can swim now, hahahaha. but, damn, am not afraid of it anymore.

  • @TritonsRealm
    @TritonsRealm 3 года назад +16

    "Trust your instructor and take the plunge". (4:21) Best advice ever!

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +4

      Cheers! We actually had loads of people who can’t swim come and try diving with us and honestly most of the time they are really chilled out and good! It’s all about trusting the instructor ;)

  • @partps25
    @partps25 Год назад +2

    I don't know swimming, I have done this introductory dive twice in my life.... All I have to say is it is about TRUSTING the dive master. I wish someday I can go for an Open Water course, but don't know if that is possible without swimming skills. Btw, thanks to all the dive masters who are helping us to broaden our outlook about ocean. And make us realise how important it is to conserve the treasures under the water.
    Thank you.

  • @sophiebuckle2627
    @sophiebuckle2627 Год назад +3

    I’ve been really doubting myself for my Maldives trip that’s in 1 week, because I’m not a confident swimmer. This video has given me so much hope. Thank you!

  • @KeyKey-j1m
    @KeyKey-j1m 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks to your video I’m confident in booking the excursion to scuba dive as a non swimmer. Well I’m like beginner but I can do basic swimming moves. This video was really helpful, empowering, encouraging, and detailed. Thank you 🙏🏾🥹

  • @MuhammadAli-zg2nw
    @MuhammadAli-zg2nw 6 месяцев назад +1

    man I love the way you are so calm, I guess ocean has taught you this.

  • @arthurgrech5049
    @arthurgrech5049 2 года назад +1

    I also can't swim, but I have never been frightened of the ocean, I have had fishing boats since I was a teenager, and I even learned how to water ski on the Swan Bay River in Western Australia, but I had to make sure that my ski jacket was nice and tight and couldn't come off I slowly walked into the river up to my neck to make sure the jacket can't come off, I loved it and went water skiing many times after that. I also have wanted to scuba dive, my fear is being taken by a shark more than scuba diving. Watching your video has definitely made me more determined to do it. Thank you so much

  • @Naliyah.christine
    @Naliyah.christine 22 дня назад

    Wow this was so inspiring I can’t swim either and always wanted to swim with sharks or just swim in the ocean.

  • @TomPark
    @TomPark  3 года назад +14

    Should probably mention, that all paperwork was filled out correctly - but introducing paperwork to a story is a recipe for a bad story :p

  • @ladyseeker2927
    @ladyseeker2927 3 года назад +4

    I'm not non swimmer, curious about diving but also terrified of water. I think I will never get to try it.

  • @habib9817
    @habib9817 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! now i want to do it!

  • @alphaalignment
    @alphaalignment Год назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS STORY. 💧🙏

  • @susanpark494
    @susanpark494 3 года назад +10

    Nice story. So good to see people enjoying the beauty of our underwater world

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Especially on their first time swimming! It’s unreal! 🙌🏻

  • @HuntmasterSpearfishing
    @HuntmasterSpearfishing 3 года назад +7

    This is amazing, what a story!

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Cheers guys glad you enjoyed!

  • @Oosjhteuikmm
    @Oosjhteuikmm 3 года назад +4

    I doubt I will ever have a chance to dive, but it was interesting to just listen.

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Really glad you enjoyed the listen! Hope one day you get a chance to give it a try!

  • @kbrown3787
    @kbrown3787 3 года назад +14

    Awesome story, and you’re an awesome storyteller. I was in the same position, maybe not as relaxed as these women. Now I go out into the ocean with only a mask, snorkel and fins…but I still consider myself a non-swimmer 😂

    • @alphaalignment
      @alphaalignment Год назад

      You mean you do this by yourself n on ur own now ? @kbrown3787

    • @kbrown3787
      @kbrown3787 Год назад +1

      @@alphaalignment not scuba but yes I jump into the ocean with some fins and check out the marine life on my own.

  • @scaramouchse
    @scaramouchse Год назад +1

    i am a mediocore swimmer, i can only use the frog thing. but i want to learn how to scuba diving since i want to see how beutifull the underwater is and is my dream to see the underwater when i was a still around 11y/o :D

  • @johnpark8949
    @johnpark8949 3 года назад +2

    Lovely feel good story. Please keep them coming

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Was a wild dive for very different reasons!

  • @mariapachuau6748
    @mariapachuau6748 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing!! ♥️♥️ Now you gave me more confidence! We are going to Maldives for our anniversary and we are planning to do scuba diving there! Wish us luck 🍀 😊

    • @jacktrembloc9660
      @jacktrembloc9660 2 года назад +1

      It's been a month since this comment was posted but I thought I would give some input. I have about 50 dives under my belt, and the Maldives is by far my favorite dive spot. The water is crystal clear and the people are very nice. If you have already gone, then I hope you had a great time. If you haven't yet then I know you will have a great time. Also, happy anniversary!

  • @yogainthewind
    @yogainthewind 3 года назад +14

    We want to hear more stories! This one is so inspiring :))

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it Roxane!

  • @Qais-y8c
    @Qais-y8c 3 года назад

    Yes I don't know how to swim but I will try once scuba diving

  • @aa-vr8li
    @aa-vr8li 2 года назад

    This video is so well put together, we'll done man, me my wife and our 8 years old can swim a little bit and I wanted to book a dive in mallorca and now I am sure I do it

  • @Alikhan78611
    @Alikhan78611 2 года назад +1

    When I see the deep sea driving with gorgeous reefs and fish, I just want to go there but I can't even swim lol 😆

  • @deebond4745
    @deebond4745 3 года назад

    I loved this@ Tom Parker! Great story made me smile! Awesome!

  • @miko7183
    @miko7183 Год назад

    I can only swim frog style but don't know how to breath properly. I have gone snorkeling twice and now I am going for diving.

  • @jimmycarthy7431
    @jimmycarthy7431 3 года назад +2

    This is so cool love the story!

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Thank you mate appreciate it 🙌🏻

  • @mohitarjwani9765
    @mohitarjwani9765 Месяц назад

    Hi, I'm coming to Cairns, this December end and wanted to do my first ever scuba dive. How can I reach out to you?

  • @ctsee
    @ctsee 3 года назад +2

    What a story! Amazing

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Chester! Appreciate it mate

    • @SeeShots
      @SeeShots 3 года назад +1

      @@TomPark this is my channel. Had no idea you did RUclips. I need to pick it up more this year

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад

      Oh dude I didn’t realise this was you! Heading over now :p

  • @hibahemani8076
    @hibahemani8076 7 месяцев назад

    How inspiring! 😊

  • @topskill9065
    @topskill9065 Год назад

    This is amazing

  • @JoltonBrothers
    @JoltonBrothers 3 года назад +6

    Not gonna lie... the way you started I was waiting for this to end up real bad. Glad it didnt!!!

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +1

      Haha this sorta thing happened pretty regularly to be honest, this was just one of those moments the crew never forgot! - also mad fan of your work, you guys sound like a mix between Fergie and Jesus

  • @cagatinearlajeann1344
    @cagatinearlajeann1344 2 года назад +1

    This is really the question in my mind, if someone who can't swim can dive😂

  • @JERRYTV24
    @JERRYTV24 2 года назад

    I'm non-swimmer guy, but in April in Ciechanów, Poland I try to doing HSA scuba diving pool course. Hope that I'll be calm underwater... any tips for me?

  • @graemedyer3269
    @graemedyer3269 7 месяцев назад

    Unfortunately once you decide you want to do course you have to pass basic swimming test before Scuba Diving course :)

  • @theweekendwarriorph
    @theweekendwarriorph 3 года назад +1

    Uhm, excuse me sir. What do I need to do to move permanently to QLD? I'm from NSW? :)) Nice story!

  • @bjshm5336
    @bjshm5336 Год назад

    can i dive tooo
    i dont know how to swim and i really want too
    since this is my last few months on australia i'd love to
    do you guys have a package or some sort?

  • @mizukigamer3517
    @mizukigamer3517 Год назад

    İm a good swimmer but i cant hold my breath in the water i tried any swimmimg equipments

  • @veevee7555
    @veevee7555 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks sir

  • @akonaustralia4679
    @akonaustralia4679 3 года назад

    Oh yeah this is helpful tips

  • @steveng5370
    @steveng5370 3 года назад +1

    Where and how can i dive with this group?? Im from South Australia but when i visit NSW, non of my friends dive all that much so i would love to sign up with the group in the video

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +1

      This group went through some troubles with covid and is unfortunately closed - it was cairns dive centre, but all dive operators on the Great Barrier Reef offer introductory scuba diving and it’s fantastic - highly recommend trying it!

    • @steveng5370
      @steveng5370 3 года назад +1

      @@TomPark wow quick reply! Thanks for the info :)

  • @itsmePassport
    @itsmePassport Год назад

    how do you not know how to swim ?

  • @lililabelle
    @lililabelle 3 года назад

    I am a swimmer and now i become a diver

  • @alcopwn454
    @alcopwn454 2 года назад +2

    No you do need to know how to swim. 200 m or 300m snorkeling. It's a standard on all agencies

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  2 года назад

      This is for the open water scuba diving course. Discovery scuba dives are different and neither padi or ssi have any swimming requirement.

  • @pureamateur649
    @pureamateur649 3 года назад

    I went diving and can't swim. I was doing aight until water got in my mask and I panicked. 😬

  • @DanielVazquez
    @DanielVazquez 2 года назад

    Where is this diving school?

  • @mickeylynch420
    @mickeylynch420 3 года назад

    got to be a terrible instructor if you have them putting on their fins and not asked them about their previous experience

    • @TomPark
      @TomPark  3 года назад +4

      Come on man. Obviously there’s bucket loads of paperwork involved here. Discussing paperwork unfortunately doesn’t make a good story.

  • @grovertarver6717
    @grovertarver6717 2 года назад

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