For undertow, swim perpendicular
Posted By: Me on 2008-07-04
In Reply to: near the coast myself, used to love - Linda F
to the current. The "rip current" is very narrow, but can push a person out quite far, so swimming parallel to the force will get you out of it quickly. We just got back from the beach where there is an inlet. I like to ride the flow out where it's shallow for a long way there.
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CORRECTION. Swim WEAR, not Swim SUIT. LOL!!!! WHO COULD SWIM IN THAT?nm
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I swim recreationally - my DD is on the swim team (sm)
She is 7, so it is fun to race her in the different strokes. Sadly, the only one I can really beat her regularly is backstroke. Our whole family loves the water.
I wear contacts and cannot see a thing without them, so I either keep them in and wear goggles or take them out and wear prescription goggles. Good thing I don't really care if I look goofy!!
on adult swim
I've seen it.....What about The Boondocks or South Park? I have too have a sick and twisted sense of humor.....
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Hi trose,
Thank you for being so thoughtful and asking about swim class....Many responded, gave some great ideas, shared personal experiences and were still concerned about the outcome.
swim party...sm
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It would also be good if at least a couple of the parents stay there to help you...not just stop, drop and roll and leave you all alone with 30+ kids. Safety first around water!
Credentials? I'm a seahag, grew up swimming in the ocean and my sons could swim like dolphins by the age of 2.  Cat
Swim with sharks
you're going to get bit.
Anyone ever buy swim wear online?
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You tend to have cooler temps over there. Upstate and across the river, much warmer.
I swim for fun a lot - and I wear contacts - sm
I keep them in and so far haven't lost any but don't open my eyes under water unless I wear goggles :-)
Just let them swim, do water balloons, etc. if it's nice out. Just have
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? for not happy about daughter in swim class sm
I was just wondering how things turned out? Hope you got good results.
Not allowed to swim at Disney "beaches" though
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Sure - I always swim in high heels! Gives you the edge in water polo. nm
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