Snorkel Hallett Cove Reef - 26th February (Rescheduled - originally 18th February) Community Snorkel Day

Safe and supervised 'in water' experiences of our unique marine life and habitat.Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) is an incorporated, not-for-profit community organisation.EMS snorkel events areProudly supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and DEW Marine Parks.The program is based on the highly successful New Zealand program ‘Experiencing Marine Reserves’.Our EMS snorkel leaders are qualified snorkelling instructors and offer guidance, direction and coordination of our snorkel experiences.EMS provides mask (goggles), snorkel, fins (flippers) and wetsuits (these are limited so please bring your own if you can).The EMS program is designed for adults and children (5 years and above), parents & grandparents that are interested in experiencing and learning about SA’s unique marine life and habitats. Participants 14 and under need to be accompanied in water by a parent.Snorkel tours typically last for around 30-45 minutes. Registration, gear allocation and snorkel safety briefing can take up to 30 minues before snorkel tour.Snorkel tours book out fast, register your snorkel experience now!

Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Inc.

This event was originally to be held on Saturday 18th February but due to predicted high winds and swell EMS RESCHEDULED this eent to Sunday 26th February.
Join professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists for a guided snorkel at Hallett Cove Beach reef to celebrate Hallett Cove CP being Park of the Month. The reef is home to an amazing variety of colourful fish and plant life.
EMS snorkel events are Proudly supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board and DEWNR Marine Parks.  
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Suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least one parent to accompany and supervise two children. EMS has limited wetsuits and floatation devices for under 7 years. 5-7 year olds can participate if parents supply childs own wetsuit and floatation device &amp; supervision is one-on-one by parent. Snorkel tours are taken at (or close to) low tide when there is little water movement and best visibility. Depth ranges from 2-6m. Trained snorkel guides lead the tours and are often accompanied by student or qualified marine biologists.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to fill out out registration form and be fitted with snorkel gear.
 
Note that first two sessions + Bonus Seesion (10am, 12noon and bonus 1.30pm) are for mixed beginners and intermediate - shallow water closer to shore with smaller group size.
3pm is for those with some experience (intermediate to advanced) as this will be a slightly deeper /longer snorkel (5m).
Sunday 26th February 
Snorkel 1: Hallett Cove Beach Reef: Sunday 26th February/10am 
Snorkel  2: Hallett Cove Beach Reef: Sunday 26th February/12noon 
BONUS SNORKEL: (Intermediate) Hallett Cove Beach Reef: 26th February/1.30pm
Snorkel  3: (Intermediate and advanced) Hallett Cove Beach Reef: Sunday 26th February/3pm 
 
FAQs
Where do I meet to take part in tour?
EMS Snorkel leaders will have a marquee &amp; registration table set up on Heron Reserve beach front near Boatshed Cafe carpark.
 
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
The event is open to children 5 years and above.
 
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Bring your own wetsuit and snorkeling gear (if you dont have your own snorkeling equipment we can provide free of charge).
 
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
That is fine.
 
Do you need to have snorkeling experience? 
You dont need snorkeling experience but you do need to be a good swimmer. Larger groups will be broken down to smaller groups with similair experienced snorkellers in each group - this allows more assistance to those who require it.

Hallett Cove Beach

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