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Swimming is perhaps one of the most important skills anyone can learn regardless of where you live. At some point in your life you will probably fall into water too deep to stand. Don’t let yourself be at the mercy of someone saving you or sheer dumb luck.

Also, if you can’t swim, don’t be embarrassed! A lot of people can’t and honestly no one is judging you because you can’t swim. Go to your local pool and see if they offer adult classes and if not see if there is someone willing to teach you.