I was thinking of and eagerly waiting for day#2 of my swimming class. There was a lot that we got to do today. I seem to be getting more comfortable in the water and hope that I get over my fear completely!

Before going into the pool,  Mary demonstrated to us the hand and the leg movements needed to stay afloat. The hand motion, when it is used, is sculling. It can be compared to spreading frosting on a giant birthday cake. By properly waving the hands back and forth through the water, the swimmer creates a force perpendicular to …