Tag: fear of water

Being afraid of deep water is very common, so you are not alone with your fear. Many people get in the pool every day and swim happily in the shallow water, but once they face the deep end, some...

I believe that only those who have experienced a fear of deep water truly understand the difficult mental challenges that must be overcome when either learning to swim, or progressing their swimming....

Water confidence is much more than just being able to swim. Lots of people can swim or paddle enough to get by, but true water confidence involves being comfortable in the water, being able to...

As someone with a fear of deep water, I have always found the deep end of a pool a challenge. Although I am now a regular swimmer and have faced this fear, there are days I can feel uneasy in the...