I was born in a landlocked country with plenty of lakes, and was taught to swim simply by jumping into a deep river. I've learned how to deal with otherwise deadly whirpools by letting them drag you to the bottom then swimming along the stream. I knew how to efficiently swim against a fast stream if needed. I knew how to navigate the muddy water. I've crossed a spring flood once when I was young and stupid.
I was sure that seas with their salt waters are no problem. Boy was I naive; in my first real sea swim I nearly died to a current dragging me a couple miles into the sea through a flock of jellyfish.
I was sure that seas with their salt waters are no problem. Boy was I naive; in my first real sea swim I nearly died to a current dragging me a couple miles into the sea through a flock of jellyfish.