Underwater swimming is more than holding your breath and moving through water. It’s an art form with a rich history and cultural significance around the world. From ancient water rituals to modern synchronized swimming, this practice has captivated human imagination for centuries. In underwater swimming, there’s a unique blend of beauty and grace. Imagine watching a dancer glide through a […]
Swimming for Beginners | Can You Swim?
“Swimming for Beginners | Can You Swim?” starts with the question, “Can you swim?” This is one of the first questions I ask people I meet. I get a mixed response. It is amazing that many people from the islands do not even know how to swim. Some have no interest. As a lifeguard and swimming instructor, swimming is and […]
Learning Swimming Strokes | Here Are the Methods I Have Taught
“Learning Swimming Strokes | The Methods I Have Taught” shows swimming as an art and necessary life skill to have. It’s exciting and gets better with practice. As a lifeguard and swimming instructor, I have taught all the basic strokes in addition to advanced ones. Find a style you’re comfortable with or interchange them during your swimming routine. A Little History […]
Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation | How I Save Lives
Mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation has prevented many individuals from an untimely death. Drowning accounts for a large percentage of deaths each year globally. Many people living on the islands do not know how to swim so drowning incidents are high. Fortunately, there are qualified lifeguards, swimming instructors, and others who are trained in lifesaving techniques. There are also swimmers untrained in this area […]