If you are able to sit at the edge of the water, use the _____ entry.

If you are able to sit at the edge of the water, use the _____ entry.

• A. Back roll
• B. Giant stride
• C. Stand entry
• D. Seated side

Answer: (D)

When you can sit at the water’s edge, the safest and most controlled way to enter is to use a seated side entry. Sitting provides a stable starting position, keeps your head and face aligned with safety, and helps you manage your gear (BC, weights, and fins) as you lower into the water. By entering on your side from the edge, you reduce splash, maintain balance, and can slide into the water smoothly without the larger movements required by standing, stepping forward, or rolling backward from a boat. This method is especially convenient for shallow or calm shores where you don’t need to stand to enter. The other methods involve more dynamic motions and greater potential for losing balance or water intrusion when you’re still seated at the edge.

When you can sit at the water’s edge, the safest and most controlled way to enter is to use a seated side entry. Sitting provides a stable starting position, keeps your head and face aligned with safety, and helps you manage your gear (BC, weights, and fins) as you lower into the water. By entering on your side from the edge, you reduce splash, maintain balance, and can slide into the water smoothly without the larger movements required by standing, stepping forward, or rolling backward from a boat. This method is especially convenient for shallow or calm shores where you don’t need to stand to enter. The other methods involve more dynamic motions and greater potential for losing balance or water intrusion when you’re still seated at the edge.