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Swimming Misadventure at Y.M.C.A Pool

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What incident happened when the author was 3-4 years old that led to his aversion to water?

The author had a misadventure where an 18-year-old boy threw him at the deeper end of the pool.

What plan did the author make while inside the pool for the first time?

The author planned to make a big jump when his feet touched the bottom of the pool.

Describe the author's experience inside the pool during the misadventure.

The author swallowed water, felt like it was a long way down, and when he touched the bottom of the pool, he applied all his energy to come to the surface.

Describe the author's experience with waves at the beach in California with his father.

The author was knocked down by waves and felt frightened, but his father saved him and laughed at the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the author plan to take to save himself when he was in the pool?

The author planned to paddle to the edge of the pool to save himself. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did the author remember when going down for the third time inside the pool?

Jump with all his energy Signup and view all the answers

How did the instructor help Douglas learn swimming?

By putting a belt around him and connecting it to a rope, making him swim bits by bits, and teaching him to exhale and inhale while in water. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author decide to get an instructor and learn to swim on 1 October?

To overcome his fear of water and learn swimming. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author experience when he went to different places to check his swimming skills in April and July?

He felt scared a bit but laughed and overcame it confidently. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author finally feel after overcoming his fear of water and learning to swim?

Released and free to walk the trails, climb the peaks, and brush aside fear. Signup and view all the answers