Online timer for 132 seconds
While you blow through your snorkel before heading over the reef, a 132 seconds countdown keeps the pause defined without pulling your attention from the water. You can check the mouthpiece, settle your breathing and watch the surface conditions while the remaining time runs in the background.
With wet hands and snorkelling gear to manage, your screen may go dark before the countdown ends. The timer should continue while the phone is locked, so leave the sound audible and place the device somewhere dry where you can hear the finish. A waterproof pouch can protect it from spray on the boat or shoreline.
As you finish clearing the snorkel and prepare to enter the water, a phone is usually easier to keep nearby than a laptop. A laptop can provide a larger visible display from a sheltered spot, but it is less practical around sand, salt water and moving gear. Use whichever device lets you follow the signal without looking away from the reef conditions.
Common questions
What could make the snorkel-clearing countdown finish sooner?
A snorkel that is already mostly dry may need only a few firm breaths. If you finish early, use the remaining time to check the mouthpiece and look at the water before entering.
Why might blowing through the snorkel take longer near an Australian reef?
Choppy water, spray or a shifting boat can interrupt the task and leave more water in the tube. If the signal sounds before you are ready, stay out of the water and finish checking the snorkel without rushing.
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