Caribe Nation, I spoke with a member of our community yesterday who’s had 31 swimming lessons at his local YMCA — with very little progress. That part is frustrating. But the hardest part of the conversation wasn’t the number of lessons. It was his goal. He doesn’t want to swim laps or compete.He just wants to kayak with friends without feeling like a safety liability. That should not take 31 lessons. As a profession, we have to do better. Here is the process I shared with him. https://caribeswim.beehiiv.com/p/after-31-lessons-he-can-t-swim-here-s-why If you have a similar experience please share it in the comments! BIG Love, Coach Jeff

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Is there any technique or best way to go from using floation devices, noodles, kickboard etc to not using them? I can kick myself across a pool with a kickboard but apprehensive to not use one.

I am looking to create 2-3 new videos for the community and want to know what specific steps in our Shallow Water Mastery program is holding you back? Select the option that best fits your struggle point and BONUS if you will describe it in the comments! Ready, GO!

Hi! I've been taking swimming lessons for some time now. I'm able to front float with the assistance of a noodle or my instructor. I want to progress to unassisted front floating. But, I'm not able to "start off". I know I'll float & won't sink & the instructor is there. But, I still stumble (like trying to save myself from falling over) everytime i try without a noodle. I don't understand why that's happening. I can float unassisted (like when the noodle is taken away while I float). Its the start-off/getting into the floating position, I'm struggling with. I've tried the relaxation & breathing technique before the lesson. What else can I try, please?