https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/25533/i-m-nervous-about-going-white-water-rafting-this-weekendI am 22 and just learned to swim recently. A year ago i couldn&#39;t swim very well, however today, I can swim freestyle and back stroke in the deep end one full lap (usually complete 1 25 m lap, take a breather, and do another one and repeat the processen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/271316?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:43:50 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f2b15de8-6283-48a0-b494-e30d41f79641norascatsA life jacket will keep your face above water so you can breathe. If it fits properly it should turn an unconscious person face up. You certainly can paddle around in it. Just do a sort of *** stroke arm movement. And don&#39;t go too far from the boat. Do not let your friends push you into anything that you can&#39;t handle. Good for you taking lessons. Maybe your instructor can do a session with lifejackets.<div style="clear:both;"></div>