Swimming Misadventure at Y.M.C.A Pool

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

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

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.

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

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

<p>Jump with all his energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To overcome his fear of water and learn swimming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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