I love the name of this cap- "Faultless". If only swimming was such an easy sport that wearing the right cap would make one "Faultless". Growing up we wore caps to keep the water out of our ears, and they were stinky rigid rubber that left a mark on your forehead and smelled like an old tire left in the sun. By the time I was 10 I refused to wear it, and I started a mini revolt at our pool, by the last week in June somehow the rule got changed and caps were dropped. All those screaming children most likely gave the poor pool guards a headache.It was a dumb rule, we had been told that the Hair gunked up the filters. ( What a bunch of huey).
Watching the Olympics they told the story of one of the Relay Swimmers. His name is Cullen Jones and he works hard all year supporting and advocating programs that teach black and urban youth how to swim. The risks of urban children are 2 :1 compared to caucasian children. I do know that another aspect of this that many inner city pools and beaches have cut hours of Guard duty and lessons. So I am encouraging if you live in an inner city or near a pool and you are a good swimmer be aware of that number, but also maybe offer your volunteer skills.
( I read a little about Jones and the Relay Team over on Bruce Blog which also has a really nice summary of the Win last night, as well as Olympic Coverage and DEM coverage....excellent blog...the Relay story is 4th post down).
I was a lifeguard for many years while putting myself through nursing school. I taught lessons, and it was always amazing to me that there are some basic skills that even adults lack. For example how to Tread Water , so I have linked video to the title showing this basic lifesaving skill. When my son was small I also always used to take extra flotation devices with us, for is someone is tired you can always offer one of these floats, buying them time to get to shore or safety.
I also learned as a Guard, never ever let kids hold "HOLDING THE BREATH" contests and "NO DUNKING". When one is forced unawares under water it is too easy to aspirate water or lose one's breath. Also people think to hold one's breath and go under water is "Tough" or "Brave", no it is just plain stupid and dangerous. Some of my worst rescues were due to that game.
So there is your Water Wisdom for the day....Want some more Wisdom and Humor and Insights...Terrific Blogs on the Round Up Below.... tonight I will be back with the "Faultless Ladies " Round Up .....
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Read More on Cullen Jones and what he does for kids....Diva is right he is amazing...and inspiring...
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