A surprising number of adults in Austin cannot swim, or cannot swim well enough to enjoy Barton Springs or Lake Travis. Adult lessons exist but they are scheduled, grouped and not cheap. On Swapfolk you find a former lifeguard, a swim coach or a triathlete who wants what you know, and you trade.
What a swim swap looks like
Session one is about comfort: face in the water, floating, breathing. Nobody is throwing you in the deep end. Most non swimmers are doing a slow freestyle across a pool within six to eight sessions. Swimmers who already know the basics use the swap for stroke work and endurance. Most swaps happen at Barton Springs and the city pools.
Who is swapping swimming in Austin
Former lifeguards and swim team kids who are now adults, triathletes, and a few coaches. They want guitar, Spanish, help with a website or ads, and cooking.
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Questions about swimming swaps
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MarcusLifeguarded through college and taught adults for years. Comfortable with people who are scared of the water. Want to finally learn guitar.
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