Drinking the China Sea Learning water rescue in the Philippines By Antonio Graceffo

The first day of swim rescue, the instructors had us practicing getting in and out of the swimming pool. Next, we learned to put our face underwater. To keep us organized and avoid accidents the 60 or so participants were divided into two groups, swimmers and non-swimmers.

Why someone who was classified as a non-swimmer would join a rescue course was beyond me. ... (more)