Find Your Fins
Your free guide to 7 calm steps to becoming a more confident snorkeller.
Love the ocean but feel a little nervous about putting your face in? I’ll walk you through the gear, reading the conditions, calming your breath and meeting the locals. Readable in about 10 minutes!
In This Free Guide, I’ll Show You:
Gear Up Simply
Step 1The mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit you really need, how to get the right fit and how to stop your mask fogging.
Read the Ocean
Step 2My simple way of checking wind, swell and tides, so you know when it’s a snorkel day and when it’s a coffee on the beach day.
Breathe Slow, Float Easy
Step 5The calming ocean breath I teach to help you relax, plus a simple reset for when you feel wobbly in the water.
Come As You Are
No Need to Be a Strong Swimmer
Fins do most of the work and a wetsuit adds gentle float. You become a stronger swimmer by starting, and a good buddy helps too.
Snorkelling is closer to floating than swimming.
No Need to Be Fearless
Almost every woman I’ve guided started right where you are. Feeling nervous just means you care, and that’s a great place to start.
Nervous is normal. Everyone starts somewhere.
Hi, I’m Shannon!
I’m Shannon, founder of The Salty Tribe and a snorkel and dive instructor. Years ago I had a panic attack 30 metres below the surface. What brought me back was learning how to calm myself and trust myself again, and spending time with ocean wildlife became the perfect way to practise.
Now I help women feel calm, safe and confident in the ocean, at their own pace. No rushing, no pressure, just real connection with the sea and with each other.
This guide is everything I wish I knew before my first snorkel. I can’t wait for you to find your wild!