From swimming pools to a day on the lake—water offer endless recreation for people of all ages. However, it should not be ignored that, without proper care, water can present a serious danger to young children. It is very important, therefore, for parents to understand the basics of water safety both for themselves and for the children. Read on to learn more about how you can keep your children safe around water. General Rules Young children should always wear a lifejacket when in or … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Treading Water Successfully
Because no boat is entirely trustworthy—think of the Titanic—even if you are the greatest boater in the world, you may one day need to be able to survive in the water without it. This is why one of the most important aspects of boating safety actually has nothing to do with boats. Swimming is one of the most crucial skills to a safe boater, and, of all of the different methods of staying afloat, treading water may be the most useful to a boater. This is because rather than trying to swim to … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Learn How to Swim
Believe it or not, there are a surprising number of adults out there who have yet to learn how to swim. If you find yourself among that group, you may feel that it is already too late, or that learning how to swim simply isn’t worth the trouble. Perhaps you really do wish to learn how to swim, you’ve just always procrastinated, and now you don’t know how to start. Whatever the case may be, we’re here to tell you: learning is always possible! Just in case you need a bit of motivation, here are … [Read more...]
Why Learn Different Swimming Strokes?
Why Learn Different Swimming Strokes? As you could probably guess, learning how to swim proficiently is one of the most important steps you can take in order to be safer in the water. According to the organization USA Swimming, formal swimming lessons dramatically decrease the risk of drowning—especially for young children. This fact highlights the importance of learning how to swim, and learning how to swim well! How can one improve their swimming even after mastering “the basics?” One … [Read more...]
Tips for Swimming in Natural Bodies of Water
Tips for Swimming in Natural Bodies of Water Though caution must always be exercised when swimming, there are special precautions to be taken when swimming in a natural body of water as opposed to in a pool or in other “controlled” bodies of water. In fact, the American Red Cross includes a special section of their water safety webpage reminding swimmers of exactly that. Here are a few important tips to keep in mind when you do swim in lakes, oceans, rivers, etc. Avoid Swimming Alone. One … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Learning How to Swim
3 Tips for Learning How to Swim If you’re an adult who has never learned how to swim, don’t worry--you’re not alone. According to a recent article published in Time Magazine, only 56% of Americans were able to pass a basic swimming exam that tested 5 core competencies. Thankfully, learning to swim is much easier than you may think--and it can even be a lot of fun. There are so many reasons to learn--ranging from improved health, to boosted self-confidence, to the ability to develop a … [Read more...]
Top 4 Reasons why Everyone Should Learn to Swim
Top 4 Reasons why Everyone Should Learn to Swim Did you know that the Red Cross recently released a study showing that millions of Americans don’t know how to swim? A recent survey showed that just 80% of Americans say that they can swim--and even more disturbingly, only 56% of self described swimmers were able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic swimming skills that can be used in emergency situations. In an effort to improve those numbers, we’re counting down the top 4 reasons why … [Read more...]