swimming
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Don’t Know How to Swim? Here’s How to Get Started
As a kid growing up in one of the hottest parts of Australia, I was always in the water – pond, pool or creek. It was the only way to get cool. I was lucky enough to pick up swimming as I went along – but plenty don’t. As a coach and teacher of swimming…
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How to Finally Start Kayaking (and Why I’m Glad I Did)
To clear your head and get some easy exercise, the only thing that beats walking is getting out on the water. I’m lucky to live close enough to a lake that I can go for a sunset kayak a few days each week, where I watch birds and sometimes just bring a snack, drop an…
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Why Pitbulls Can’t Swim, and Other Things to Know Before Taking Your Dog in the Water
Everyone loves a dog in a pool. Watching a pup paddle around, snout just above the surface, is a pastime so adored we’ve even named a swimming stroke in its honour. However, that doesn’t mean you should assume you can toss any dog into a pool without a life jacket, thinking natural instincts will take…
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Why Sharks Shouldn’t Be Your Biggest Fear This Summer
Australia has seen a recent rise in shark attacks. But here’s why we shouldn’t fear sharks and how we can share the water with them safely this summer.