05 Oct 95 16:17, Chris Hunter wrote to All:
 CH> I was curious, how long should the average diver be able to swim (in
 CH> yards or time).
That's easy enough......he should be able to swim to the surface.
 CH> Also how long should the average dive be able to hold their
 CH> breath? I am just curious..
From many years of instructing, I've concluded the average student can seldom 
hold his breath for more than 60-90 seconds.  Many can do even less; a few 
can do more.
Jay
PADI M-9033
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