[sinjin]

Hi guys i'm very new to the sport...and at the moment i'm an excellent shot at hitting stationary rocks.
I'm 48 yrs old and quite fit.....BUT!!!...Holding my breath is absolutely hopless. I think i'm lasting no more than about 30 secs. So can anyone tell me how do i go about trying to improve. I will always be a shore diver as equalising is a major problem for me. So far i get down about 5-6m and thats about it. I'm using a long pacarso fins which rocket me to the bottom. But i can't hang around long enough to look properly or relax.
So what i should be reading and practising. I'm sorry if i have posted in the wrong area but i hope to find my way around the forum soon.
Cheers Sinjin.