Does Just Thinking About Open Water Swimming Overwhelm You?
Feeling overwhelmed happens at times to all of us, and in a wide variety of circumstances. Remember the first time you got into a car with the intent of driving…
Top 16 Reasons Why Pool Swimmers Often Find Themselves Out Of Their Element In Open Water
A public pool is an ideal setting to learn how to swim, because so many variables are well controlled and support and supervision are generally close at hand. And yet,…
My “watershed” moment
Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 1980. As a 25-year-old on an extended trip Down Under, I loved visiting the beautiful beaches there as much as the next guy. Shortly after…