If so, can you tell me if the sharks come up, if there are jellies, and if stingrays will hurt you.
I've got fears of open swimming in the gulf--which is a shame--everytime I try to overcome, there goes a stingray, and i dash to the shore. Maybe some facts could help me with perspective and not be a scardy-cat.
Thanks!
Jerrycat ;)
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I used to swim in the waters off of fl. and was such a nervous wreck about it! everytime I ran into seaweed, i just about screamed. finally, i gave up on it and stuck to the pool (my husband's humming of the theme from Jaws whilst I looked for my goggles didn't encourage me either...).
However, it is up to you. my coach advised against it as there are so many things in the water; however, there are many people that do it on a regular basis, so who knows?
I would suggest that you find a medium and try to swim with the lifeguards. If you ask nicely, I'm sure that'd be happy to accomodate or be able to advise you further!
Good luck!!
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I used to swim in the waters off of fl. and was such a nervous wreck about it! everytime I ran into seaweed, i just about screamed. finally, i gave up on it and stuck to the pool (my husband's humming of the theme from Jaws whilst I looked for my goggles didn't encourage me either...).
However, it is up to you. my coach advised against it as there are so many things in the water; however, there are many people that do it on a regular basis, so who knows?
I would suggest that you find a medium and try to swim with the lifeguards. If you ask nicely, I'm sure that'd be happy to accomodate or be able to advise you further!
Good luck!!
