[dominotw]

> This is only achievable by learning and training from a very young age and being a minimum gifted for it.

I passed lifeguard certification in my twenties. I am not a 'gifted' swimmer and the first time I got into water was when I was ~14 yrs.

[sosborn]

Getting hired to guard a pool is a completely different experience than getting hired for a beach.

[00117]

Exactly. Swimming is not so hard and working this profession is not the same as operating at a competitive level.

[sjg007]

Open ocean water certified?