What age do I have to be?
Kids ages five and over can use SASY. You should weigh at least 40 pounds/18 kilograms to properly fit the system.

How old is too old?
The SASY system will comfortably fit most kids up to their early teens. There is an adult version called SASA, or Supplied Air Snorkelling for Adults, so you're never too old to experience diving.

Do I have to be a good swimmer?
You should be comfortable in the water. The SASY system's buoyancy along with fins and mask make your SASY experience safe, easy and enjoyable.

Who provides the gear?
Serpent Aquatics supplies all diving equipment. All you need is your bathing suit and towel.

Who teaches SASY?
SASY is a sanction and insure activity provided by Scuba Diving Instructors with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

Are there health concerns with the use of SASY?
SASY divers float safely on the surface and do not go to the bottom of the pool. Colds, allergies, congestion or controlled asthma are not an issue with the use of SASY, as long as no attempts are made to descend beneath the surface. Parent/Guardians should discuss health concerns with the instructor prior to the SASY experience.

What are the requirements to participate in a program using SASY?
Parents/Guardians must review, sign and hand in a Supplied Air Snorkelling Statement, Parti-cipant Record and Liability Release for each participant.

Is SASY a certification program?
No, SASY is an activity that introduces youth to fundamen- tal uses of scuba equipment.A SASY program can be used to determine a child's comfort level and is a good indicator to the child, their parents/ guardians and the dive instructor of whether the child can continue into other scuba programs.

What courses can my child take?
Serpent Aquatics has developed SCUBA STARS, a two-dive SASY program that combines fun and games with the development of skills required to participate in underwater scuba programs. The Scuba Stars "Adventure Book" provides education materials, outlines the two-dive sessions and presents info. on available youth dives.

 

Is the Scuba Stars program recognized?
We recommend that all young divers take Scuba Stars prior to further education. It provides a beneficial experience for the child, the parents and the instructor by providing an opportunity to evaluate the sport in a safe, comfortable environment.