I just did the PADI Mission 5 and I had the BEST time ever! My favourite instructor Polly was with me, and she taught me so many amazing things! I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

1. Snorkel Skills

The first thing we did was snorkel skills. I’ve been snorkelling before, but this time I learned how to do it properly, like a pro! Polly showed me how to clear my snorkel if water gets in, and how to stay calm and keep breathing. It was super fun floating on the surface, looking at all the fish below, and using my snorkel to take breaths without coming up for air. I felt like a real underwater explorer!

2. Switching Your Regulator

Next up was learning how to switch your regulator. If you’re diving and something goes wrong with your air, you need to know how to switch to your spare regulator. Polly showed me how to take the regulator out of my mouth and put the spare one in without panicking. It was a bit tricky at first, but once I got the hang of it, it felt like I could handle anything!

3. Skill Circuit

The best part was the skill circuit! It was like a challenge where I had to do all sorts of skills in the water, one after the other. It was like an obstacle course, but underwater! I practised everything from taking off my mask to switching my regulator and even floating and diving. Polly was with me the whole time, cheering me on, and I felt like I could do anything!

PADI Mission 5 was so much fun, and I learned lots of important skills. Thanks to Polly, I feel way more confident about diving and snorkelling, and I can’t wait to do more! If you ever get the chance to do Mission 5, go for it—it's awesome!