Kathy reached a snorkeling milestone during the last two weeks. She was able to learn breathing while using a snorkel, and avoid using the nose . It took the coaching of at least four people , as she had been in a habit for 20 years, of allowing water to go up hernose like it was a bird of paradise. Thanks Keith , you were one of those helping to break old habits. Today we took Kathy's snorkel apart , found that it had rough spots from the factory , smoothed off the jagged plastic , reassembled , and water tested . The silicon now seals perfectly . No more water leaking in.Read more