You'll Love These Photos From The 2019 Frank Ski Kids Foundation Planet Green Science Trip
Frank Ski is back from his Frank Ski Kids Foundation's 2019 student trip. This one was called "Operation Ocean Rescue Belize," and Frank couldn't be prouder of what he was able to show this group of exceptional youth. And V-103 couldn't be prouder of him!
"These incredible Atlanta Teens are on the Trip of a Lifetime," Frank said. "They will get PADI Scuba Certified and study Under Water, the affect of Global Warming and Climate Change on the Marine Environment Long Travel Day Atlanta to Belize City, Belize City to Dangriga, Dangriga to Hopkins Bay."
Read Frank's recaps from Belize below, and check out the photos above!
DAY 1:
"FIRST NIGHT LECTURE! Dr Brian Davis, Georgia Aquarium. Ocean acidification and the role the students can play in shaping our future. They had to commit to two things (forever) 1) Always ask questions so they are informed and can make informed decisions 2) always recognize they have a voice and use it."
DAY 2:
"Today was another full day of study. The students did two 4 hour Dive Classes! 1 morning & 1 afternoon. After lunch they took a fun break to get in a game of Beach Volleyball. Then some free Beach time after the second class. Day 2 Night's Lecture was given by our Photographer & Dive Expect Byron Small. Going over things they had learned and the dangers that can occur if you're not focused. "
DAY 3:
"Quiz Day & Equipment Fitting Day! The students spent their morning taking the review quiz! All the students scored high. They are retaining scientific information really well! After lunch we went to Belize Under Water Dive Shop for fittings. Mask & Snorkel, Tank & Regulator, Wet Suit & Fins! Exciting! Before dinner it was pool time!"
DAY 4:
"Almost There! Frank Ski Kids Foundation Planet Green Scuba Science Trip "Operation Ocean Rescue Belize" Pool Test: Kids developed basic scuba skills in the pool. The basic scuba skills you learn during this certification course will help them become familiar with their scuba gear and become an underwater explorer. Some of the essential skills you learn include: Setting up your scuba gear. How to get water out of your mask. Entering and exiting the water. Buoyancy control. Basic underwater navigation. Safety procedures."
DAYS 5 & 6:
Open Water Skills Testing After doing their on board Safety Test. The students had to complete the following test Under Water Pre-dive safety check (BWRAF) Inflate and deflate BCD Clear snorkel on ascent by exhaling sharply and continue breathing without lifting face from water Swap from regulator to snorkel, snorkel to regulator several times without lifting face from water Descend underwater (SORTED) Clear water from your regulator (exhaling sharply and using purge button) Use your SPG and signal your remaining air Recover your regulator from behind your shoulder."
Thank you Frank Ski for exposing kids to the world beyond Atlanta, and for making a difference in the future of our community!
