Our thick full-cover wetsuits keep them warm and provide 4-8 kg of flotation. Children simply cannot drown. Once in the water, the group usually splits up into three: those that are very confident are away first. Those less able stay close to the beach. But within minutes some in the rear-guard gain sufficient confidence to join the lead group. Initiative and inquisitiveness are encouraged. Remember, we are at the beginning of the Goat Island Road but the first snorkel group has priority and must be delivered to the beach first. Buses can turn on our parking place. Keep a tight time schedule. Your bus may be slower than you thought; a child may get sick on the way. Shuttling between beach and Seafriends takes time. Make sure everyone has his swimsuit on and dry undies in his bag, with a towel. A light waterproof raincoat is often desirable. Shoes may get wet. Make sure that everyone joins all activities. No excuses not to go snorkeling! We encourage all parents and teachers to take part. The lunch break can often be taken casually at those activities least pushed for time (video, beach). There are more things to do when you stay here: estuary exploration, night snorkelling, evening lectures, cave exploration, beach walk, coastal walk, dinner party. You can even stay at Seafriends' guest camping . Seated on a grass field, the children hear their names called for the wetsuit allocated to each. After the wetsuit, they all get fitting fins and