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[edit] Drownproofing still taught?

Is anyone still teaching drownproofing? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 193.250.8.247 (talk • contribs).

[edit] Distance under water

I saw the obviously wrong distance in Georgia Institute of Technology that claimed "swim the length of an Olympic-sized pool and back underwater" which would mean 100 meter, which for most people certainly is not doable. And then came here and saw 50 meters. Still questionable since that means most people faint when they break the surface, at least according to what I have seen many times in real life. So after some searching the net the only credible source I found was this article and it clearly states 50 yards and that it was a multiple of 30 feet. (5*30 feet = 50 yards.) And that makes 45.7 meter, which is more doable. But it still means many will faint when they put their head over the water and thus get less blood pressure.

And a BIG warning! Do not try this distance if not under professional close up watch by a lifeguard. Some people will faint and drown! This is VERY dangerous to do. My friends and me decided to never go further then 25 meters (27 yard) after several had fainted. Most can do 25 meters safely. But note: You still should only do it under supervision since if something happens when you have been swimming that far you might not have the strength left to handle the situation. (Typical is that some other swimmer kicks you by accident since they don't see you "sneaking up" underwater.)

--David Göthberg 22:13, 7 March 2006 (UTC)

In my younger days I regularly swam 100 meters underwater. Not the Fred Lanoue way - I trained up to it gradually. The secret is to learn to swim with minimum effort. Almost anyone can hold their breath for 1½ minutes, which is all it takes. No hyperventilation required - just a few deep breaths before going in. I never fainted! Mike. —comment added by 193.249.229.228^(t/c)