I have been learning to swim discontinuously since I was in Secondary School and have always wanted to perfect my swimming but time has always been a hindrance. At the beginning of the year, I set my mind on being better and Yes! I have gotten a lot better than I was.
Swimming is an essential life skill that everyone should learn, however, being black, learning to swim comes with struggles. Apart from time, top on the list of hindrances to my being a pro swimmer is having black parents.While I was younger, swimming was barely an option.
Even now, my Ma would see swimming photos of me and tell me stories of how people drown 🙁 , go on and on about my inappropriate swimming clothes and constantly remind me to cover up. Sometimes I wonder if I’m to swim with clothes on 😕. My dad would also more calmly tell me to listen to my Mother and be a child of God 😯 .
Unlike before, I’m grown and pretty much able to make my own choices, so, it’s a bit better. Being a traveler and an out door person, having not so great swimming skills just cuts back on the fun. Take for instance, I go on boat cruise and my friends are springing out to swim with dolphins in and all I do is watch.
Trust me, Its heart wreaking, having improved, I really cannot wait to knock diving or splashing into the ocean off my bucket list. If you’ re as adventurous as I am, scroll down to find out where I swim in Lagos. I’d love to catch up with you. Hexk you could teach me one or two things.
Where to swim in Lagos
I got a swim class deal on Dealdey. They have a lot from time to time in various locations across Lagos. I currently take classes at Divine Fountain Hotel, located on Babajide Oki Street off Ligali Ayorinde street, Victoria Island. I got a 6,000Naira deal which gives me 10 swim classes access with a private instructor. Other places include:
- Fun Factory – Block A10, Plot 4, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase1, Lagos – Kids Only
- CVilla Resort – Rd 45, Lekki Scheme 2, Off Muiz Banire Way, By Abraham Adesanya, Lekki, Lagos – Kids Only
- Axor Suite – Plot 16/17 Sule Olusesi Road, beside Conservation Center, opposite Chevron Quarters, 2nd Toll Gate, off Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.
- Citi Lodge Hotel – 1A Goshen Estate Rd, by Elf Bus Stop, beside PetroCam, Lekki Phase I, Lagos
- Crawford Swimming Pool – 3 Andoyi St, Onike, Lagos.
I have learnt to black float and I really enjoy it and never skip on a chance to show off 😀 . I prefer this because I really haven’t mastered the art of holding my breath for so long under water and this helps me breathe and swim. I’m also very comfortable with the dog paddle style of swimming for the same reason.
Would you like to join me. Let me know in the comment section.
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Nice work, keep it up.
Thanks for stopping by Daniel. Will definitely do.
Yes I will like to join you on a swimming adventure
You! When you make out time, feel free to holla 😀
I want to join you ????
Definitely dear, Now that I know, you stay around, I would definitely buzz you to join me.
Yeah!!… i would love to learn
Hi Ridwan, kindly slide into my DM on IG – @findingae, lets get started.
People always assume I can swim cos I’m from a riverine area. But I can’t. I love it but I’m scared of it. Another thing holding me back is I never find fitting swim wear that I’m comfortable with.
Someday hopefully I would conquer this.
Lol…You should learn to, there is nothing as exciting as conquering your fears. We definitely need a swim brand that covers up. My mother for one will appreciate it and get we some pieces.
I have never been a lover of swimming but Last weekend I went on a tour to Osun. At the hotel we lodged, my friends were swimming. I decided to enter the water at least to know the feeling of drowning, it wasn’t extremely crazy ?
But I decided to take advantage and learnt a few tricks at least moving in the water ? I did enjoy it. I won’t mind to do it with you too, you could show me a few tricks.
I’m happy you tried it out and learnt something new. That’s the goal, learn something new each time you go to the pool, before you know it, you’d be as good as I am. Feel free to holla! Let’s do this.
Lovely also have the water phobia thanks to Mum but I can swim to save myself sha. But I still don’t joke with deep end of pools oh. I prefer the shallow end anyday anytime.
Lmao! Hey Nasyodu! Naija parents can be overly cautious. If you can swim to save your life, you should go a bit further and try the deep end, of course under supervision. That’s the only way to get better.
Well,I’d like to compete with the best swimmer lol.
Lol…Challenge Accepted. Just name the venue, date and time and I shall be there?
Hello. I would like to link up with the said trainer or anyone that can give affordable swim lessons.
Hi Chucks, Sure! I will send you an email shortly.
Hi, i’ll also appreciate ifyou can link me up with a trainer especially for kids. My sisters are bugging me
Hi Esther, I will send you an email shortly.
Hey Anuoluwapo, great stuff you are doing. Most people struggle to learn how to swim. We have a process that helps anyone learn and become a confident swimmer. @esther you should check us out.
Thanks Guys!