Snorkelling w/healing wrist

[Nanner]

Anybody have experience snorkeling/swimming with a healing wrist? I broke my wrist on Dec. 10 and we have a cruise fast approaching. Even if I get out of the cast, my wrist will be weak and I will likely be in a removable brace at least part of the time.

 

Anyone know if an air cast is a good option, or have a suggestion for a good waterproof cover for the arm? I really don't want to just sit on the boat if I can avoid it. OTOH, I want to protect my wrist, which is still pretty sore.

 

I know that at least on HAL, they won't remove a hard cast aboard the ship. So either the cast goes soon, or I do not go at all.

[Armedaneian]

You shouldn't need much strength in your wrist to snorkel... as long as you can get your flippers on. Your legs should be what propels you, so the only issue I can see would be getting back in the boat. Sometimes those ladders can be a problem, depending on the boat's configuration. :cool:

[CT Sean]

I'm a diver and snorkel a lot. Either activity, I propel myself with my legs and unless my arms/hands are taking a picture of something, they are folded in front of me doing nothing. Using hands for propulsion in water is a waste of energy.

[ABQrobin]

you never use your arms to scuba dive or snorkel... you propel yourself with your legs.

[Capt_BJ]

but arms are MAJOR in getting back on the boat . . .. (as mentioned)

 

if you shore snork' no issue ... getting back on a boat ??????

 

Ask for plenty of help and tip FAT

Edited January 7, 2016 by Capt_BJ

[Nanner]

Thanks for the feedback. I am now in a removable brace, but the orthopedic doc says 3 weeks of no swimming or snorkeling, wearing the brace full time. After that, I can do what is tolerable.

 

I really don't care to have an issue, as this is a long cruise. So I will sadly forego the snorkel in Bonaire (drat!), which is barely a week away. Since I'd have to get off/on the boat for that one, it's probably best not to stress the arm yet.

 

I do plan to try it when we are in St. Maarten toward the end of February, even though a boat is again involved.

[breanne.wieler]

What about a "shore snorkel"?? Eliminates the boat problem - then there should be no strain on your wrist at all?

 

 

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