So you’ve learned to swim, congratulations! But how do you feel about swimming out of your depth? With so many pools pegged at a level depth of 1.2metres or thereabouts, it can seem like a giant step from the familiar shallows to swimming in deep water. Even those who have been swimming since they were a child can feel uncomfortable in the deep end, and choose a pool accordingly. However, getting confident out of your depth is an important skill. So to set you on your way, here are my top 5 tips...
Jane-Ann
Jane-Ann is a writer, web publisher, and swimming teacher. She completed the year-long Shaw Method teaching diploma in 2004.
Blog entries tagged in Deep water
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So you’ve learned to swim, congratulations! But how do you feel about swimming out of your depth? With so many pools pegged at a level depth of 1.2metres or thereabouts, it can seem like a giant step from the familiar shallows to swimming in deep water. Even those who have been swimming since they were a child can feel uncomfortable in the deep end, and choose a pool accordingly. However, getting confident out of your depth is an important skill. So to set you on your way, here are my top 5 tips...