Schwalenberg-Pena's fear of water came from being knocked off an inner tube at Stinson Beach when she was 13. "I was underwater and thought I was going to die," she said. "My sister saw me and pulled ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

I’ve been traveling the country speaking about facing fear since Some Nerve came out last year. Nowhere has it been more of a life and death issue than the 11th annual World Aquatic Health Conference ...

Although it might not seem so due to the heat advisory, summer is nearing its end. You must be waiting for the day when you can take your kids to the pool and actually have fun swimming with them.

Soaking wet and smiling as they stood poolside at the Walter Graham Aquatic Center in Vacaville, mother and daughter Maria Alvarez and Sue Ortiz shared more than just their participation in the Adult ...

“I was afraid of the sea, especially after crossing in a boat to Lesvos. When I arrived here, I learned how to swim, which helps me relieve stress and feel more confident.” For young Fatime, the ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The crucial importance of swimming lessons in the Black community has been brought to the forefront. Despite its status as a life skill, significant obstacles are preventing many ...

Swim confessions Shana Williams and Larry Hill, both 41, signed up for the class together. The couple have experience in the water but not swimming. Williams dislikes putting her face in the water, ...

It's not your average briefing, but this isn't your average holiday. I'm in Malta for my first (and I sense, not last) ...

"Swim towards the cliffs, stay within a few metres of the coastline, and we'll meet at the natural archway above the sea, about a kilometre along. It's beautiful - you can't miss it! That's halfway to ...