Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, according to survey data from the American Red Cross. But can they swim well enough to save themselves? Maybe not. The Red Cross has a list of five basic water ...

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HOUSTON – It’s pool season and with all the fun that comes with that, also comes some danger for inexperienced swimmers. The YMCA of Greater Houston is teaming up with Reliant Energy for its Safety ...

Elementary-aged students across Los Angeles have learned basic swimming skills with the help of Beyond the Bell’s free summer swimming program. Beyond the Bell is a Los Angeles Unified School District ...

SYLVANIA, Ohio — As the summer heat wave continues, many are flocking to local pools to cool off. Though swimming is a fun and relaxing way to beat the heat, swim safety still as important as ever.

Swimming instruction in Norway takes place almost exclusively in calm and controlled indoor swimming pools. But most water-related accidents occur outdoors, meaning the skills children have learned ...

If you’re training for Air Force Special Warfare selection and your base pool only goes to 5 feet, it’s understandable to be concerned about your ability to practice key water confidence skills that ...

COEUR D'ALENE, ID -- It's the world's largest swimming lesson and it's happening in North Idaho! Well, it's one of many happening globally to bring basic swimming and water safety skills to kids. This ...

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